Ladders

Senior Manager, Forward Deployed Research

We captured this posting once, on 2026-08-05, and did not track it afterwards — so we cannot tell you whether it is still open.

Employer
Ladders
Location
Remote
Seniority
Leadership
Experience asked for
8+ years
Pay band
$185K – $322K

When we saw it

  • Posted 2026-08-03 — the date the employer published it
  • Archived 2026-08-05 — when we saved this copy

Found via LinkedIn — US keyword pulls.

Skills the posting named

applied mlmodel evaluationmodel benchmarkingmodel tuningllmspost-training techniquesdata performance measurementteam developmentbenchmarkingdata analysisteam collaborationevaluation authority

From the posting

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Manager Forward Deployed Research to join the team of a leader in the Consumer Technology space. This role will lead work at the intersection of data, AI-enabled capabilities, and scalable technology delivery. You will partner with business, technical, and operational stakeholders to build reporting, surface trends, and translate analysis into action. The position offers the opportunity to strengthen data-driven execution and help teams focus on the metrics that matter most within a technology-driven environment. …

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