Data Science Manager, Attribution

Summary

Join TRM Labs, a blockchain intelligence company, as a Data Science Manager to lead a team focused on connecting blockchain activity to real-world entities. You will lead and mentor a high-performing data science team, drive technical innovation, collaborate cross-functionally, and help make TRM the market leader in blockchain attribution. This role blends technical leadership, product strategy, and people management, requiring experience in building and deploying AI systems. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of AI technologies and large-scale data systems, along with strong programming skills in Python. The position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Requirements

• Ability to understand the customer’s long-term business goals and translate them into super ambitious and short actionable plans that drive success
• Deep understanding of AI technologies, LLMs, ML, NLP , and their applications in production environments
• A strong track record of building and deploying multiple AI systems in production
• 4+ years of experience managing data science or ML teams
• Proven experience with large-scale data systems (e.g., BigQuery, Snowflake)
• Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with production code practices (git, testing, notebooks)
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a quantitative field (CS, Stats, Physics, Engineering). Advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a high-performing data science team operating at the intersection of blockchain, intelligence, and machine learning — balancing individual execution with strategic vision
• Drive technical innovation across a diverse stack (e.g., Airflow, BigQuery, Kafka, Python), ensuring our data models and pipelines scale with quality and precision
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, and intelligence teams to transform raw blockchain data into insights that power TRM’s products and customer experiences
• Help make TRM the market leader in blockchain Attribution , setting new standards for accuracy, trust, and usability in blockchain data
• Recruit, develop, and retain top talent — and play a critical role in growing the team’s technical and product maturity

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical depth : You’ve led data science teams in complex, ambiguous environments, and can operate across the stack — from debugging DAGs to modeling strategy
• Product sense : You understand customer problems deeply and can shape product direction through data and experimentation
• Hands-on leadership : You’re not just a people manager. You stay close to the work, unblock your team, and lead by example
• Curiosity & growth mindset : You’re energized by novel problems, seek truth through data, and thrive in fast-paced, scrappy environments
• Strong communicator : You make your thinking legible — to engineers, PMs, and executives — and influence through clarity, not volume

Benefits

• The estimated base salary range for this role is $270,000 - $290,000
• Additionally, this role may be eligible to participate in TRM’s equity plan
• PTO, Holidays, and Parental Leave for full time employees
• Remote work