Stitch Fix

Principal Data Scientist – Foundational Models

Stitch Fix

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: CaliforniaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $142,100 - $237,000 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Build the next generation ML systems that transform the way people find what they love.
  • Focus on building, productionizing and scaling machine learning models, and promoting engineering excellence.
  • Work with data scientists and lead cross-functional collaboration with Strategy, Product, Merchandising, Marketing, and Engineering partners to enhance capabilities.
  • Drive step-change improvements in machine learning models through novel research, large-scale experimentation, and production deployment.
  • Improve how we serve real-time recommendations in production at scale.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience developing or improving machine learning models and taking them from prototype to production.
  • 5+ years of advanced python development experience, including familiarity with data manipulation using spark and SQL.
  • Solid foundation in machine learning, plus a bonus of evaluating recommender systems.
  • Familiarity with modern ML frameworks (e.g. PyTorch, TensorFlow) and model deployment frameworks leveraging container orchestration.
  • Hands-on experience with observability tools (e.g., Datadog, Prometheus) and a deep understanding of how to measure and optimize system latency.
  • Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for cross-functional partners, including Product, Design, and Engineering, to build consensus and drive projects forward.
  • Driven by curiosity to explore new technologies and take calculated risks, with a focus on identifying and implementing best practices that elevate the team's engineering standards.
Benefits
  • Medical, dental and vision benefits
  • Annual bonus
  • Restricted stock units
  • Comprehensive compensation packages
  • Inclusive health and wellness benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
machine learning modelspythondata manipulationsparkSQLrecommender systemsPyTorchTensorFlowmodel deployment frameworkscontainer orchestration
Soft Skills
cross-functional collaborationtranslating technical conceptsbuilding consensusdriving projects forwardcuriosityexploring new technologiestaking calculated risksimplementing best practicesengineering standards