Full-Time

Senior Data Scientist

Marketplace Optimization

Posted on 9/23/2024

ThredUp

ThredUp

501-1,000 employees

Online consignment for secondhand clothing

Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$150k - $225kAnnually

+ Stock Ownership + Restricted Stock Units + Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

Remote in USA

Category
Data Science
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Python
Data Science
SQL
Requirements
  • 8+ years of demonstrated ability as part of a data science, product analytics, machine learning, or software development team
  • Experience working with business and product leads; strong cross-functional communication skills that help push projects forward and encourage the development of new collaborations
  • Innate curiosity and drive to find insights that unlock new growth or efficiency - you can’t help but dig in and seek the truth
  • Well-rounded skill set in statistics, machine learning, software development, and project management
  • Advanced knowledge of SQL and Python, and experience writing code in a collaborative environment
  • Prior experience working with marketplaces and/or a relevant background in economics or operations research
Responsibilities
  • Implement end-to-end algorithmic solutions to drive marketing and product decisions
  • Utilize econometric methods including causal inference to forecast market behaviors and identify revenue-maximizing opportunities.
  • Collaborate on pricing and promotional strategies to provide great customer value while generating business impact
  • Participate in our knowledge-sharing culture by spreading best practices and learnings from prior experiences, helping the entire team level up
  • Improve our data systems and tooling to continually increase our analysis efficiency and data access across the company
  • Work with other engineers and data scientists to design, code, and deploy data science and machine learning solutions across the product and business landscape

thredUP operates an online platform for buying and selling secondhand clothing, shoes, and accessories. Users can sell their gently used items by sending them to thredUP, where the company inspects, photographs, and lists them for sale. Buyers can find a variety of products, including premium brands, often at significant discounts. thredUP generates revenue by taking a commission on each sale and offers a "Clean Out" service that allows sellers to send in items for free, simplifying the process of decluttering. Unlike many competitors, thredUP emphasizes sustainability and affordability, appealing to budget-conscious and eco-friendly shoppers. The company's goal is to make secondhand shopping convenient and accessible, promoting conscious consumerism.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$226.5M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

14%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing interest in sustainable fashion boosts ThredUp's market potential.
  • AI integration enhances customer experience and could increase conversion rates.
  • Social commerce rise offers new engagement opportunities for ThredUp.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from startups like Fleek threatens ThredUp's market share.
  • Divestiture of Remix limits ThredUp's growth in the European market.
  • Reliance on AI tools may backfire if they fail to meet consumer expectations.

What makes ThredUp unique

  • ThredUp offers a unique 'Clean Out' service for easy clothing resale.
  • The platform features a 'New With Tags' section for brand-new discounted items.
  • ThredUp uses AI tools for personalized shopping and improved product discovery.

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