Sr. Director Data Science - 11572

What You’ll Do

 Lead the strategy design and delivery of AI/ML models (including Generative AI use cases) across multiple product domains.
Establish and scale MLOps practices to enable reliable reproducible and efficient model development and deployment.
Define and operationalize golden datasets including data curation labeling standards and evaluation frameworks.
Own model performance: define KPIs implement continuous evaluation and drive ongoing improvements in accuracy robustness and latency.
Build and advance AI observability monitoring and feedback loops to ensure model transparency and trust.
Partner cross-functionally with Engineering Product Data and Platform teams to integrate AI into production systems and user experiences.
Establish and enforce Responsible AI practices including fairness bias mitigation explainability and compliance.
Lead mentor and grow a high-performing global team of data scientists and ML engineers.
Influence executive stakeholders by translating complex AI concepts into clear business impact and strategy.

What You Will Bring to Coupa

10+ years of experience in Data Science Machine Learning or AI with 3–5+ years in leadership roles managing high-performing teams.
Strong expertise in machine learning deep learning and statistical modeling with experience in production environments.
Proven track record of delivering scalable production-grade AI systems that drive measurable business impact.
Hands-on experience with modern MLOps ecosystems (e.g. SageMaker Vertex AI Databricks Kubeflow MLflow).
Deep experience with data strategy including dataset creation labeling governance and evaluation methodologies.
Familiarity with Generative AI / LLMs prompt engineering fine-tuning and evaluation techniques.
Strong programming skills in Python and experience with frameworks such as TensorFlow PyTorch or similar.
Excellent leadership communication and stakeholder management skills.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science Data Science or a related field (PhD preferred).

What We Do

Coupa is a global technology company that helps businesses run smarter by connecting all the ways they spend money — from procurement and expenses to payments and supply chain decisions — in one intelligent platform. In simple terms Coupa gives organizations the visibility and control they need to make better financial choices reduce waste and drive real impact. It’s where technology meets purpose: helping companies manage their resources more responsibly while creating a positive ripple across their people partners and the planet.

Why Work With Us

At Coupa we prioritize an inclusive and empathetic workplace where every voice is valued. Our teams are proactive and accountable ensuring we collaborate effectively to achieve our goals. The foundation of our culture rests on our people; we believe in fostering an environment that encourages innovation and curiosity.

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