Data Science Manager

Hydrosat is a space and data analytics company building a new Earth Observation constellation and software to unlock the power of thermal infrared imagery. Our mission is to capture and deliver high spatio-temporal resolution thermal infrared data, currently not available from other sources, to provide insights that benefit the environment, enhance food and water security, and serve other critical applications. Our downstream applications team in Luxembourg combines best-in-class remote sensing, machine learning, and cutting-edge fusion approaches to thermal imagery to deliver innovative and scalable solutions to the agri-food industry.

We are looking for bright, creative, and ambitious people who can work in a dynamic and collaborative start-up environment. Hydrosat is determined to change the way people use space imagery and revolutionize agriculture. Join us on this mission and help transform the world.

What you’ll do:

As a Data Science Manager, you will lead and mentor a team of data scientists developing and delivering high-quality scientific models and solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product and program management, and translate business goals into reliable, scalable systems. Your role will involve hands-on technical guidance, development, code reviews, and supporting the growth of your team.

Responsibilities

• Drive scientific innovation and improvements
• Ensure the team’s work quality is high and adheres to industry standards
• Review architecture and design decisions
• Define team and individual objectives and key results
• Coach and mentor team members
• Define team processes and best practices
• Lead proposals for research and development activities
• Provide support with hands-on coding, help the team with critical tasks, and code reviews
• Facilitate communication within the team and with other stakeholders
• Foster a positive team culture
• Hire, onboard and retain scientific talent
• Conduct performance reviews and provide feedback

Requirements

• 10+ years of data science experience, with a solid understanding of data science principles and practices
• 2+ years in a leadership role, with proven experience in building and coaching high-performing data science teams, including defining team objectives and aligning them with organizational goals.
• Experience in Earth observation, geospatial, imaging science, or computer vision fields
• Knowledge of supervised and unsupervised learning techniques and principles, including regression, classification, clustering, and recommendation systems.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis, hypothesis testing, and experimental design (e.g., A/B testing)
• Experience working with cloud services and infrastructure
• Demonstrable experience building effective working relationships with engineering teams
• Strong team player with demonstrated ability to take ownership and drive execution
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken)

Additional Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s or PhD degree in environmental sciences, mathematics, physics, or relevant engineering field
• Experience with geospatial and earth observation tools, including satellite data processing, Rasterio/GDAL, and GIS tools
• Knowledge of surface energy balance modeling, soil physics, hydrology, or related domain
• Experience with advanced modeling techniques like deep learning (e.g., neural networks, CNNs, RNNs) and ensemble methods
• Understanding of MLOps best practices for monitoring, versioning, and maintaining models in production.
• Experience with High Performance Computing (HPC) platforms.
• DevOps experience (Docker, Kubernetes)

Benefits

• Attractive compensation.
• Stock option plan.
• Fast paced and dynamic start up environment.