Data Science Senior Manager Recommendation Algorithms

About the Team

At Stitch Fix we are at the forefront of innovation creating cuttingedge solutions that blend fashion technology and data science. Our data science team combines machine learning with expert human judgment to generate innovative recommendations and insights that transform the way our clients discover what they love. We believe in a curiositydriven data science culture where members are empowered to deliver impact through endtoend model development. The diversity of the problems that we work on and the datarich environment of our business make it possible even essential to bring the tools of multiple disciplines to bear on our hardest problems.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Algorithms Team Manager to lead a group of talented machine learning engineers and data scientists. In this role you will shape the future of fashion technology by driving the development and deployment of our styling algorithms that empower our human stylists to delight clients by nailing their fit and style.

Youre excited about this opportunity because you will

• Directly shape product strategy: Leverage datadriven insights to influence Stitch Fixs broader business and enhance the client experience.
• Drive measurable business impact: Utilize data science to improve client engagement personalization and overall growth.
• Lead a team building transformative capabilities at the heart of our companys value proposition.
• Drive the development and optimization of style recommendation algorithms ensuring they provide personalized relevant and engaging fashion recommendations.
• Collaborate with product managers data scientists UX/UI designers and business leaders to define key performance metrics and product goals.
• Oversee the endtoend algorithm development lifecyclefrom ideation and experimentation to testing and deployment.
• Manage the prioritization and of key algorithmic projects while balancing business needs technical feasibility and timelines.
• Implement best practices for team collaboration code quality and data management.
• Stay uptodate with the latest trends and advancements in AI machine learning and fashion technology.
• Provide continuous feedback and foster a growthoriented culture within the team.
• Establish a clear vision and roadmap for the development of styling algorithms and continuously drive improvements based on datadriven insights.

Were excited about you because

• Excel at building trust with your team stakeholders and technical partners
• Have excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to nontechnical audiences
• And know how to achieve alignment without resorting to micromanagement.
• Have a strong background in machine learning data science and algorithm design preferably in areas related to fashion recommendations or personalization 5 years of experience with at least 2 years in a leadership/management role).
• Have experience with A/B testing experimentation frameworks and performance metrics.
• Are familiar with cloudbased infrastructure and distributed systems.

Why youll love working at Stitch Fix...

• We are a group of bright kind people who are motivated by challenge. We value integrity innovation and trust. Youll bring these characteristics to life in everything you do at Stitch Fix.
• We cultivate a community of diverse perspectives all voices are heard and valued.
• We are an innovative company and leverage our strengths in fashion and tech to disrupt the future of retail.
• We win as a team commit to our work and celebrate grit together because we value strong relationships.
• We boldly create the future while keeping equity and sustainability at the center of all that we do.
• We are the owners of our work and are energized by solving problems through a growth mindset lens. We think broadly and creatively through every situation to create meaningful impact.
• We offer comprehensive compensation packages and inclusive health and wellness benefits.