Manager Data Scientist | Engagement & Platform

To apply for this job you must be willing to work in the time zones between Lisbon and Brasilia.

This is a Brazil or Portugal remote position, meaning you can work from anywhere within these countries. Please note that this role is only open to candidates in Brazil or Portugal.

Your wellbeing matters. Join a company that cares.

GET TO KNOW US
Wellhub (formerly Gympass*) is a corporate wellness platform that connects employees to the best partners for fitness, mindfulness, therapy, nutrition, and sleep, all included in one subscription designed to cost less than each individual partner. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in NYC, we have a growing global team in 11 countries. At Wellhub, you have the opportunity to build a career in a high-growth tech company that places wellbeing at the foundation of its culture, and contribute to making every company a wellness company.*Big news: Gympass is now Wellhub!
We are thrilled to announce our rebranding as Wellhub, marking a significant milestone in our journey. This transformation reflects our evolution from a “pass for gyms” to a comprehensive employee wellbeing solution. With our refreshed identity, we are poised to embark on an exciting new chapter of growth and expansion. We are elevating our offerings, including a completely new app experience and an expanded network of wellbeing partners.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are hiring a Manager Data Scientist to our Engagement & Platform team in Brazil or Portugal!

As a Data Science Manager, you will be responsible for shaping the ML and experimentation strategy behind our engagement system, including ML models (e.g., contextual bandits, reinforcement learning, classification, etc) and AI agents that produce dynamic, personalized nudges to the Wellhub AI users. You will work closely with Product, Engineering, and Data Scientists to design, build, and evaluate systems that operate at scale. This role also includes people management, mentoring, and raising the bar on scientific rigor across the team.
YOUR IMPACT

• Machine Learning Systems: Design and develop ML models for outreach personalization, including contextual bandits, reinforcement learning, and classification models.
• AI Agents: Design and develop AI agents that generate dynamic, personalized nudge content and conversational interventions.
• A/B Testing & Experimentation: Design and analyze large-scale A/B tests and experimentation frameworks to evaluate ML models, data-driven signals, nudges, and content strategies. Define success metrics and ensure statistically sound experimentation practices.
• Data Pipelines & Analytics: Collaborate on the design of data pipelines and event schemas that feed the product, ensuring high-quality data for real-time decisioning and offline analysis.
• Evaluation & Monitoring: Define and implement robust monitoring frameworks for the product, including short-term engagement metrics, longer-term retention, opt-outs, and intervention fatigue.
• Leadership & People Management: Lead, mentor, and grow the data scientists of the team. Set technical direction, ensure high-quality delivery, and foster strong collaboration with Product and Engineering stakeholders.
• Live the mission: inspire and empower others by genuinely caring for your own wellbeing and your colleagues. Bring wellbeing to the forefront of work, and create a supportive environment where everyone feels comfortable taking care of themselves, taking time off, and finding work-life wellness.

WHO YOU ARE

• BSc., Master’s or PhD degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, or a related field;
• At least 8 years of professional experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, or Applied AI roles;
• At least 3 years of experience in people management, leading and developing data science teams;
• Strong proficiency in Python and experience with ML frameworks (e.g., Vowpal Wabbit, PyTorch, or similar);
• Strong foundation in experimentation, A/B testing, and large-scale experimentation design and analysis;
• Experience working with Generative AI systems in production environments;
• Solid problem-solving skills and ability to translate product goals into measurable, data-driven solutions;
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with Product and Engineering teams.

We recognize that individuals approach job applications differently. We strongly encourage all aspiring applicants to go for it, even if they don't match the job description 100%. We welcome your application and will be delighted to explore if you could be a great fit for our team. For this specific role, please note that prior experience in Machine Learning and people management are mandatory requirements.

• Experience applying ML techniques such as contextual bandits, reinforcement learning, and classification models in production systems.
• Familiarity with real-time or near-real-time decisioning systems for personalization.
• Experience designing data pipelines or collaborating closely with data engineering teams.
• Background in consumer products or digital health is a plus.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU 

We're a wellness company that is committed to the health and wellbeing of our employees. Our benefits include:

WELLHUB: We believe in our mission and encourage our employees and their families to take care of their wellbeing too. Access digital fitness programs, and online wellness resources for meditation, nutrition, mental health support, and more. You will receive the Gold plan at no cost, and other premium plans will be significantly discounted.

FITNESS: Additional fitness subsidy to access onsite gyms and fitness studios.

FLEXIBLE WORK: At Wellhub, flexibility fosters a happier, healthier, and more productive work environment for everyone. As a Flexible First company, we offer two work model options: flexible hybrid and full remote, and make the office a place for collaboration, community, and team building. The model for this role can be discussed with your recruiter and hiring manager. We offer all employees a home office stipend and a monthly flexible work allowance to help cover the costs of working from home.

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE: We understand that together, Wellhubbers and their leaders can make the best decisions for their own individual scopes. This includes flexibility to adjust their working hours based on their personal schedule, time zone, and business needs. 

PAID TIME OFF: We know how important it is to take time away from work to recharge. Employees receive a minimum of 25 days paid holiday per year with an additional day for each year of tenure (up to 5) in addition to annual holidays (including an extra holiday on your birthday!).

PARENTAL LEAVE: Welcoming a new child is one of the most special moments in your life and we want our employees to take the time to be present and enjoy their growing family. We offer 100% paid parental leave to all new parents and extended maternity leave.

CAREER GROWTH: Outstanding opportunities for personal and career growth. That means we maintain a growth mindset in everything we do and invest deeply in employee development.

CULTURE: An exciting and supportive environment filled with passionate individuals from all over the world! You’ll partner with global colleagues and share in the success of a high-growth technology company disrupting the health and wellness space. Our value-based culture of trust, flexibility, and integrity makes this possible every day.
 

Diversity, Equity, and Belonging at Wellhub

We aim to create a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive space where everyone knows they belong. 

Wellhub is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.