INACTIVE
Full-Time
Creative Technologist
Posted on 12/30/2022
E-commerce platform for furniture and decor
Consumer Goods
Senior
Toronto, ON, Canada
Requirements
- An ability to thrive in ambiguous problem spaces. An understanding of the creative / prototyping process and a nimbleness in navigating complex projects while adapting to rapidly changing direction
- A broad range of skills in your toolbox (you're a multidisciplinary technologist), one who is not afraid to jump into an area previously unexplored and capable of learning the right tools for a problem, on the go
- A demonstrable track record of turning concepts into reality in a team setting - ideation, building a case & persuading the larger team, validating hypotheses through prototypes, incorporating feedback, and finally driving projects to successful outcomes
- At least 8+ years of professional R&D experience, with a portfolio that demonstrates a breadth of thought-provoking projects at the intersection of design/engineering/entrepreneurship
- You have a Master's/PhD Degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Software Engineering/Human-Computer Interaction or equivalent foundation with at least 7 years of professional development experience in multi-disciplinary R&D environments
- Not just an engineering and creative mindset, but an entrepreneurial mindset. You aren't just thinking about how to do something you are thinking about, what, why and when
Responsibilities
- Explore and develop concepts in the home & retail space using emerging technologies (such as new user interaction technologies, augmented environments, visual computing, and machine learning)
- Identify high impact opportunities and build prototypes using the state of the art technologies to incrementally validate the opportunity
- Deliver engaging experiences that unravel ambiguity / complexity and demonstrate the application of your work. And at the same time, through rapid prototyping go after highly ambitious problems
- Coordinate, support, and explore efforts with internal cross-functional partners and external technology partners (such as Magic Leap, Google, Adobe etc.)
- Participate in the tech & creative community by publishing blogs/papers, delivering talks, participating in panel discussions or engaging in external outreach that amplifies Wayfair's tech/innovation brand
- Provide technical guidance, and collaborate across Wayfair's product, engineering & business teams for strategy, design, implementation, and launch. Own projects from ideation to delivery, clearly communicating scope, status, risks and challenges
Wayfair is an e-commerce platform offering a diverse range of furniture, decor, and outdoor products, leveraging e-commerce and customer service technologies to provide an extensive selection for various styles and budgets.
Company Stage
IPO
Total Funding
$2.3B
Headquarters
Boston, Massachusetts
Founded
2002
Growth & Insights
Headcount
6 month growth
↑ 6%1 year growth
↓ -6%2 year growth
↓ -12%INACTIVE