Full-Time

Machine Learning Scientist

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Wayfair

Wayfair

10,001+ employees

E-commerce platform for home goods sales

Consumer Software
Consumer Goods

Entry

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Boston, MA, USA

Candidates must be based in or plan to relocate to Boston, MA and comply with hybrid work schedule requirements.

Category
Applied Machine Learning
AI Research
AI & Machine Learning
Required Skills
Python
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Minimum 0-1 years of experience with PhD or 3+ years of industry experience with MSc/BaSc in STEM -- engineering, computer science, economics, etc.
  • Proficiency in Python or one other high-level programming language
  • The candidate must have a strong theoretical understanding and solid hands-on expertise deploying machine learning solutions into production.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to synthesize conclusions for non-experts, and overall bias towards simplicity
  • Intellectual curiosity and enthusiastic about continuous learning
Responsibilities
  • Design, build, deploy and refine large-scale machine learning models and algorithmic decision-making systems that solve real-world problems for customers
  • Work cross-functionally with commercial stakeholders to understand business problems or opportunities and develop appropriately scoped analytical solutions
  • Collaborate closely with various engineering, infrastructure, and ML platform teams to ensure adoption of best-practices in how we build and deploy scalable ML services
  • Build robust monitoring, alerting, edge-case handling mechanism
  • Identify new opportunities and insights from the data (where can the models be improved? what is the projected ROI of a proposed modification?)
  • Be obsessed with the customer and maintain a customer-centric lens in how we frame, approach, and ultimately solve every problem we work on

Wayfair specializes in selling home goods through its online platform, wayfair.com. It offers a wide variety of products, including furniture, lighting, cookware, and appliances, catering to different styles and budgets for customers ranging from homeowners to interior designers. The company operates a marketplace model that connects consumers with over 5,000 brands, allowing it to provide a large selection of items without needing to manage extensive inventory. Revenue is generated through product sales and advertising fees from suppliers promoting their products on the site. Wayfair's extensive product range includes smart kitchen appliances and curated collections, making it a convenient one-stop shop for home-related needs. Its goal is to simplify the shopping experience for customers looking to improve their homes.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$341.4M

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

2002

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

-3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Expansion into brick-and-mortar stores targets luxury customers preferring in-person shopping.
  • New loyalty program could enhance customer retention and repeat purchases.
  • Black Friday Sneak Peek Sale may boost sales with up to 70% discounts.

What critics are saying

  • COO Thomas Netzer's departure may disrupt operations and strategic direction.
  • Closing a returns center could impact customer satisfaction and return processing.
  • Brick-and-mortar expansion may divert focus from Wayfair's core online business.

What makes Wayfair unique

  • Wayfair offers a vast selection of home goods through its marketplace model.
  • The company provides smart home-compatible appliances, catering to tech-savvy consumers.
  • Wayfair's curated collections simplify decision-making for home improvement projects.

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