Job Description
An opportunity to work at the intersection between data science and business for a disruptive on-demand social shopping platform-tech firm – using machine learning to modernize a bricks and mortar industry.
You will be based at the Company's Soho, New York City headquarters.
THE COMPANY
- On-demand social shopping platform where users influence every collection to match their favorite style inspirations
- The Company uses machine learning to predict trends observed on social media, then it manufactures apparel items within a fortnight
- Vertically integrated with design team and manufacturers all in-house, and produces items that customers have pre-ordered and can manufacture with a blisteringly fast turnaround time
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Be a key member of the leadership team, framing and executing the tech strategy while being an active voice in the strategic planning and decision making
- Set, lead and develop technical strategy that aligns with overall business objectives
- Develop strategic plans and set timelines for evaluation, development, and deployment of portfolio wide technology (technical, web, and mobile services)
- Manage and develop top-tier talent, Including recruitment, engagement, and well-being
- Act as company's internal and external spokesperson in all technology-related matters and represent the technological agenda in executive meetings
- Lead a team of machine learning engineers, designers and developers
- Keep on top of AWS partners
- Lead development of algorithms for optimization and personalization, using personal data and Instagram handles to offer a unique and personalized store / shopping experience
- Identify opportunities for web and mobile services
- Track, analyze and monitor technology performance metrics to improve effectiveness of company’s technology strategy
- Monitor web analytics, identify company web user needs and make recommendations that align to business goals
- Consistent record of building systems that resolve technology decisions through decision making, efficiently and at scale
- Keep abreast of current and new industry trends. best practices, technologies and software development
- Work closely with Marketing to define and deliver new products and enhancements
- Engage in speaking opportunities, conference, media activities to build strong online presence
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
- You will have executive presence with commercial, strategic, leadership and management experience
- You will have experience working with a wide variety of internal/external stakeholders including Investors, Legal, Product, HR
- Excellent communication and presentation skills to audiences of all levels and backgrounds (executive, business, and technical)
- Experience providing actionable business insight in production environments
- Experience with Python, Tensorflow, Keras and AWS environments
- Cultural fit into a modern tech driven AI firm
- Experience leading implementing algorithms related to customer acquisition, optimization and personalization
- Master’s or Doctorates degree in Computer Science or highly quantitative field
WHAT’S ON OFFER
- Highly cometitive package including real equity in the business
- A seat at the executive table with valued input into all high-level business and strategic decisions
- High standards of work across all levels of the organization
- An entrepreneurial culture where leadership is focused on empowering teams and expects actionable insights from all levels
- Collaborative work environment and positive culture
- The opportunity to become a leader at a modern dynamic startup that is Modernizing a bricks and mortar industry
- Leading Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Work out days together, happy hours, commuter benefits and more
