[Hiring] Manager, Algorithms and Machine Learning @Beacon Biosignals

Role Description

Beacon Biosignals is seeking an Algorithms Manager to lead a group within the ML and Biomarker group. The ML and Biomarker group is responsible for building, productionizing, and maintaining the algorithmic systems that power Beacon’s core capabilities, including:

• Machine learning model development
• Training and evaluation pipelines
• Biomarker development workflows
• Services that support reliable deployment and operation

In this role, you will lead a team of 5-7 engineers and be accountable for the team’s execution, health, and results. You will partner closely with technical and cross-functional stakeholders to translate company priorities into a clear roadmap, sound technical decisions, and strong team performance. This role reports to the Algorithms Senior Manager.

You are expected to bring sufficient technical depth in machine learning and algorithm development to evaluate approaches, guide tradeoffs, identify risks, and support high-quality decisions.

At Beacon, cultural and scientific impact comes from people who lead by example. We look for colleagues whose work reflects:

• Curiosity
• Sound judgment
• A bias toward simplicity
• A self-service mindset
• Deep empathy for teammates, stakeholders, users, and patients

Beacon’s asynchronous work practices support a strong remote experience, with in-person hubs in Boston, New York, and Paris. The Algorithms organization is distributed across American and European time zones. This role is located in the US, with a preference for candidates near our Boston or New York hubs.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a mid-sized ML or algorithm engineering team
• Proven ability to lead teams through technically complex, ambiguous work
• Strong depth of knowledge in algorithm/ML-model development
• Experience operating within established frameworks and improving team-level ways of working
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• A bias toward simplicity
• Experience developing ML or algorithmic systems in regulated domains

Requirements

• Lead a high-performing Algorithms group through hiring, coaching, performance management, and clear expectations around ownership and impact
• Be accountable for the team’s delivery against goals, ensuring alignment with Beacon’s strategy, regulatory requirements, and quality standards
• Support engineers in making technical decisions across model development, biomarker pipelines, evaluation, and production systems
• Help your team scope out and prioritize tactical week-to-week work
• Ensure your team's development roadmap is outcome-oriented, up-to-date, aligned with the company's objectives
• Own project management responsibilities for team initiatives
• Develop, refine, and own team-based processes for efficient execution, communication, and coordination

Benefits

• Salary range: $180,000 - $200,000
• Total compensation package includes equity, PTO, and other benefits