THE ROLE: Senior Data Scientist

Job Location: Remote

We’re looking for…

Rue Gilt Groupe is looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join our industry-leading Data Science and Machine Learning team at one of the most successful luxury consumer businesses where you can grow your career in data science with a rare consumer focus and a cutting-edge toolkit at the forefront of technology. In this role, you will work with our seasoned data scientists and engineers to build innovative AI solutions that power our profitable, off-price, luxury e-commerce business with three uniquely established brands: Rue La La, Gilt, and Shop PO. 

What You’ll Do:

• Work on challenging AI/ML projects like NLP, computer vision, recommender systems, advanced statistical prediction models, and other AI technologies to drive revenue and enhance the personalized shopping experiences of our 50M members
• Develop innovative solutions to business problems leveraging both classic and cutting-edge AI/ML algorithms/frameworks
• Build end-to-end large-scale batch and real-time data pipelines and scalable architectures and services to efficiently handle large amounts of data
• Work with a state-of-the-art data technology stack (Spark, Tensorflow, Pytorch, Snowflake, Airflow, AWS Ecosystem) that operates in the cloud to empower predictive modeling services for both internal and external customers
• Productionize scalable and distributed data science solutions in cloud-based ecosystems and be responsible for day-to-day production support
• You will be involved in the design and implementation of applications and tools based on AI (including GenAI) that will revolutionize the way that our software interacts with users while maintaining a responsible approach to the use of these technologies
• Identify opportunities for data science to increase the organization’s efficiency and lift our core business
• Gain exposure to a wide range of business stakeholders and departments ranging from Marketing, Merchandising, Planning, and the Executive Leadership team
• Work in multi-functional agile teams to continuously experiment, iterate, and deliver on data-driven product objectives
• Work closely with fellow engineers from other teams to design and develop cross-team data exchange microservices, effectively communicating your needs and understanding their needs as well

About You

At Rue Gilt Groupe, diversity enriches our passion, collaboration, kindness and innovation. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every Associate is empowered to learn, grow and bring their full self to work. Even if you don't check off every qualification in the job description, that's okay. We encourage you to apply to any role that excites you and sparks delight! We can't wait to learn more about you.

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 8 Years of relevant experience in AI/ML
• Expertise in machine learning, feature engineering, and software development
• Experience working in an agile environment producing deliverables in a quick and iterative manner
• Experience with statistical modeling and large-scale data analytics
• Experience working with & writing clean and efficient code in Python, SQL
• Experience with Deep Learning frameworks (Tensorflow, Keras and/or Pytorch)
• Knowledge of Spark or similar big data tools and technology
• Experience working with structured, unstructured data and table design
• Deep understanding of system design, data structures, and algorithms
• Experience with workflow orchestration tools (e.g. Apache Airflow)
• Experience building scalable microservices for delivery of high-volume data on AWS or other cloud platforms
• Familiarity with LLMs and generative AI
• Result-driven execution of AI/ML solutions to drive the business forward
• Fluency in English
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to work well in a close-knit team, ego-less coding habits, and a collaborative spirit

About the Team:

The Data Science team is made up of smart and talented software engineering and data science individuals who have been given the freedom to use the latest cutting-edge techniques and technologies in their experimentation to move the data science and personalization efforts forward to the goal of increasing the magic of our 50M members' online shopping experience and our annual revenues. The data science team is positioned uniquely in the sense that the team is responsible for both creating data science solutions and productionizing the solutions in a scalable cloud environment, which removes the barrier between science and engineering that we typically see in the industry.

Expected Base Salary Range: $110,000 - $135,000

Rue Gilt Groupe is committed to providing Associates with equal pay for equal work and carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, certification(s), license(s), skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Our goal is to support, reward and compensate the entire individual. Depending on role eligibility, your offer may also include bonus/commission, stock options, 401(k) participation & match, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated.

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