[Remote] Senior Data Scientist, Product

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ThredUp is transforming resale with technology and a mission to inspire the world to think secondhand first. As a Senior Data Scientist, you will develop AI and ML models for personalization and product innovation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences and drive business growth.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end development of new AI/ML models and major upgrades to existing models used for personalization and the broader marketplace
• Design and analyze experiments (e.g., A/B tests) to measure impact of AI/ML models, optimize the customer experience, and drive business growth
• Partner with engineering teams to improve data pipelines, tooling, and infrastructure, enabling efficient experimentation and analysis at scale
• Communicate progress and results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership
• Work closely with Product Managers, Engineers, and Data Scientists to define solutions, educating cross-functionally to elevate the overall technical expertise of the team
• Stay aware of emerging trends in AI, machine learning, and data science to advance our AI/ML solutions

Skills

• 5-7 years in data science, machine learning, or a related field, with a demonstrated track record of owning model upgrades or building new models in a real-world context
• MS or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent industry experience
• Background in e-commerce, marketplaces, or a related industry
• Proficiency in Python and SQL, along with experience in machine learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) and deploying models at scale
• Expertise in deep learning and predictive modeling, including owning evaluation of models via A/B testing
• Prior experience implementing recommender systems and working with multimodal embedding models is a plus
• Given a defined project, proven ability to define the path forward and deliver results in a timely manner, thinking ahead to mitigate risks and driving alignment on tradeoffs
• Exceptional ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to a variety of audiences
• Able to collaborate across technical and business teams to deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated growth mindset. Eager to take on challenges, learn new skills, and mentor others to build a strong team culture

Benefits

• 4-day work week, with most Fridays off
• Competitive salary (we leverage market data)
• Many ThredUp employees also have the opportunity to own shares of ThredUp stock and are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Flexible PTO (take the time you need) + 13 company holidays
• Paid Sabbatical after 3 years of full time employment
• Generous paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers
• Medical, dental, vision, 401k, life and disability insurance offered

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