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ML Data Scientist — Search, Ranking & Personalization | New York (Onsite)
Location: Union Square, New York (5 days onsite, flexibility for the right candidate)
Compensation: $170,000 – $200,000 competitive equity
Visa: H1B transfers welcome (new sponsorships not available)
About the Company
A rapidly growing AI-driven commerce platform is redefining how users shop and discover fashion through intelligent recommendation systems and personalized experiences.
- Over 650,000 downloads in six months
- 80% user retention rate
- $115M in GMV processed through the platform
- Backed by top-tier investors, including leading venture capital firms and notable angel investors
- A lean, high-performing team of 16 engineers and former founders
The Role
We are seeking a Machine Learning Data Scientist with 1–3 years of experience in applied machine learning, specializing in search, ranking, recommendation systems, and personalization.
You will play a key role in designing and deploying advanced ML systems that power intelligent product discovery and personalized engagement experiences at scale.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and train machine learning models for search, ranking, and personalization
- Develop and scale retrieval systems to support real-time product discovery
- Build end-to-end ML pipelines, from data ingestion to production deployment
- Experiment with embeddings, ranking algorithms, and personalization methods to enhance relevance
- Collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to ensure seamless ML integration
Requirements
Experience and Background
- 1–3 years of experience in applied machine learning, focused on search, ranking, or personalization
- Experience with large-scale data processing (e.g., ETL, PySpark)
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field (Top 50 university preferred)
Technical Skills
- Strong proficiency in Python
- Expertise with modern ML frameworks, particularly PyTorch
Soft Skills
- Strong ownership mindset and ability to deliver high-quality work independently
Why Join
- Build and deploy production-grade ML systems that directly impact millions of users
- Join a fast-scaling, venture-backed company with world-class leadership and investors
- Work alongside top engineers and innovators in a dynamic, ownership-driven environment
Salary : $170,000 - $200,000