Senior Data Scientist at Rue Gilt Groupe in Boston, MA

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Senior Data Scientist (RGG Services, Inc., Boston, Massachusetts):

Will work with the Data Science team to build innovative data science that power our online retail business.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Work on challenging data science projects including Generative AI, NLP, image recognition, recommendation systems, advanced statistical prediction models, and other AI technologies to drive revenue and enhance personalized shopping experiences of our 50 million members.
• Build end-to-end large-scale batch and real-time software data pipelines for data processing.
• Identify and lead strategic analytics and predictive modeling opportunities, leveraging AI and machine learning (ML) to optimize business processes and product offerings.
• Responsible for designing, executing, and managing advanced A/B testing frameworks, including the development of customized hypothesis testing methodologies, to validate and optimize product features, enhance user experience, and improve algorithmic performance.
• Architect scalable software solutions and data services capable of handling complex, high-volume data workloads.
• Work with a modern and robust technology stack, including Spark, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Snowflake, Airflow, and AWS services, to enable cloud-based data processing and machine learning at scale for internal and external use cases.
• Lead and manage large-scale, cross-functional projects from conception through completion, engaging with internal teams including Marketing, Engineering, Merchandising, and Executive Leadership to assess data infrastructure needs and deliver impactful solutions to complex business problems.
• Analyze problems to identify new AI opportunities leveraging data-driven insights involving cutting edge technology and software.
• Brainstorm next-generation AI product ideas with other data scientists and engineers to build exciting projects used by millions of our customers daily.
• Responsible for evaluating data science and AI strategies and software solutions to determine technical feasibility, ensure scalability, and validate alignment with organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with engineering teams across departments to design and implement cross-functional data exchange and AI microservices, ensuring effective communication of Data Science requirements, integrating stakeholder needs, and supporting the development and deployment of AI-powered products.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders from diverse teams, including Marketing, Merchandising, Studio Production and Engineering, to support data-driven initiatives.
• Responsible for identifying, evaluating, and integrating emerging technologies and tools to advance the AI platform, with a focus on expanding Generative AI applications and improving the performance, scalability, and applicability of AI/ML systems for personalization and recommendation.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members, fostering technical growth and promoting a culture of innovation and continuous learning within the team and demonstrating leadership within the organization.
• Serves as an AI evangelist for the organization, leading training sessions and tech talks, fostering collaboration and team morale, and demonstrating professionalism in receiving feedback and managing responses.
• Responsible for solving complex problems with innovative approaches and best practices, identifying and addressing technical issues in data architecture in collaboration with crossfunctional teams, while continuously pursuing growth through curiosity and challenging opportunities.
• Responsible for leading research initiatives, translating complex machine learning and AI research papers into functional code, prototypes, and production-ready models to solve advanced business challenges and enhance AI/ML algorithmic capabilities.
• Work in multi-functional agile teams to continuously experiment, iterate, and deliver on data-driven software product objectives.

Work location:

• This is a hybrid position working from the Boston, MA office and from a home office within normal commuting distance to the Boston, MA office.

Minimum Requirements: Master’s degree in in Data Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical field and 2 years of experience in an occupation with advanced data analytics.

Must also have: (I) Must have industry or academic experience delivering software development, machine learning, and data science projects end-to-end; (2) Strong knowledge of system design, data structures, algorithms, and software engineering best practices; (3) Demonstrated fluency in Python and SQL and background producing clean, testable, and well-documented code; (4) Background: (a) using Spark and AWS ecosystem; (b) using Infrastructure as code tools including Cloudformation and Terraform; (c) working with structured and unstructured data and table design; and (d) working in an agile environment producing deliverables in a quick and iterative manner; (5) Demonstrated expertise in one or more of: recommendation systems, NLP/LLMs, computer vision, or predictive modeling for consumer-facing applications. (6) Background: (a) using modern ML frameworks including PyTorch and/or TensorFlow; and

(b) using GPU-accelerated training; (7) Track record leading research initiatives, including the ability to translate complex academic research papers into functional, production-ready code to solve real-world business problems; (8) Track record of excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a close-knit team with a collaborative spirit.

Salary: $154,606-$164,606. Apply by resume only to avillalobos@ruegiltgroupe.com including NC10216 in subject line. Or apply online at https://careers.ruegiltgroupe.com/ (RGG Services, Inc., is a Rue Gilt Groupe Company). Search under “Technology” section to access this Senior Data Scientist posting. An EOE/AAE.

ABOUT US:

Ready for the most memorable – and stylish – experience of your professional career? Then join us at Rue Gilt Groupe. Combining three complementary brands, Rue La La, Gilt, and Shop Simon, we are the premier off-price e-commerce portfolio company.

Our model defined the online treasure hunt through its daily sale events allowing our customers to discover over 5,000 premium and luxury brands at prices up to 70% off full-price retail. We believe in fashion for all, sparking delight through daily discovery and shopping as an occasion to celebrate! World-class merchandising, technology and marketing bring our shopping experience to life, and we hire world-class people to do it. Living our values and being empowered, tenacious, passionate, collaborative, innovative, and kind is something we strive for every single day. We meet over coffee and brainstorm new ways to spark delight for our members. Volunteer on- and off-hours together. Plan some serious surprises for our coworkers, because nothing ignites innovation like a breakfast cereal buffet or an afternoon slice of cake.

And we don't hesitate to use our associate discount – after all, we're as enthusiastic about style as our customers. The way we work? It's so much more than what happens between the weekends. It empowers us to think, create, and innovate, so we can deliver the first-rate experience today's customer’s demand.

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