Staff Data Scientist at Stitch Fix

About the Team
At Stitch Fix, 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 curiosity-driven data science culture where members are empowered to deliver impact through end-to-end model development. The diversity of the problems that we work on and the data-rich environment of our business make it possible, even essential, to bring the tools of multiple disciplines to bear on our hardest problems. As a large company, our growing business is looking for data scientists to join us in revolutionizing retail. 
About the Role
This role is for the Growth Algorithms team. We focus on optimizing the experience of prospective and new clients as well as reengaging our existing clients. This role is focused on existing client re-engagement and we are looking for a thought leader to consolidate our existing efforts in this space and work closely with cross functional partners to expand. This role will have a large scope across traditional marketing channels (Email, Facebook, etc.) as well as integrations with the Stitch Fix core product (e.g., Homefeed). The Growth Algorithms team generates personalized content tailored to client preference, and selects targeted tactics to drive client engagement. Cross-functional collaboration is deeply meaningful to us and is how we’ve built up immense trust with our partners in Marketing, Product, Strategy, and Engineering. You'll have the opportunity to bring your ideas to life by building on a foundation of strong business support, clear vision, engaged internal users, and bright, kind teammates.
You're excited about this opportunity because you will…

Have access to a wealth of unique data and best-in-class algorithms, providing a solid foundation to build on
Own full life-cycle model creation and deployment
Be a data steward, ensuring that our raw inputs, intermediate results, and finished data products are accessible and useful in perpetuity
Holistically understand ambiguous business problems and frame appropriate work streams 
Act as a thought leader for the team – identify, research, advise, and implement approaches to new and old problems
Be empowered to take initiative and follow your innate curiosity

We’re excited about you because…

Have 3+ years of experience working with cross-functional partners to develop and push forward strategies that impact multiple projects.
Have 6+ years of applied data science experience, e.g. not just fitting a model but being held accountable for creating business value.
Have an expertise in Math, Operations Research, Physics, Statistics, Biostatistics, Economics, Finance, Computer Science, or another quantitative field.
Have strong software engineering and design skills and can work within a shared (Python) code base.
Have experience applying data analysis, machine learning, or statistical modeling to real world applications.
Like a good challenge and are driven to make a tangible business impact.

Why you'll love working at Stitch Fix...

We are a group of bright, kind people who are motivated by challenge. We value integrity, innovation and trust. You’ll 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.

About Stitch Fix
We're changing the industry and bringing personal styling to every body. We believe in a service and a workplace where you can show up as your best, most authentic self. The Stitch Fix experience is not merely curated—it’s truly personalized to each client we style. We are changing the way people find what they love. We’re disrupting the future of retail with the precision of data science by combining it with human instinct to find pieces that fit our client’s unique style. This novel juxtaposition attracts a highly diverse group of talented people who are both thinkers and doers. This results in a simple, yet powerful offering to our customers and a successful, growing business serving millions of men, women and kids throughout the US and UK. We believe we are only scratching the surface and are looking for incredible people like you to help us boldly create our future.