Machine Learning Scientist I

Wayfair; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 800.000 - 1.200.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An online retail platform is seeking a Machine Learning Scientist I to design, build, and deploy ML solutions. The ideal candidate will have experience in Python and machine learning algorithms, and a strong desire to improve customer experience. This role offers a hybrid work schedule and is based in Bangalore, India.

Qualifikationen

• 1+ years of industry experience.
• Experience with Python libraries like numpy, pandas, sklearn, XGBoost.

Aufgaben

• Design and deploy machine learning models.
• Collaborate with teams to develop scalable ML solutions.
• Identify opportunities for data-driven enhancements.

Kenntnisse

Python ML ecosystem proficiency

Understanding of machine learning algorithms

Strong written and verbal communication

Intellectual curiosity

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics or related field

Tools

Apache Spark

Cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure)

Kubernetes

Docker

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Machine Learning Scientist I, Predictive Search & Guidance at Wayfair. Location: Bangalore, India (candidates preferred to be based in Bangalore and will follow their team's hybrid work schedule).

What you’ll do

• Design, build, deploy and refine large-scale machine learning/AI models and algorithmic decision-making systems that solve real-world problems for customers.


• Work cross-functionally with commercial stakeholders, engineers, analysts, and product managers to understand business problems or opportunities and develop appropriately scoped ML solutions.


• Collaborate with infrastructure and ML platform teams to develop production-grade services that follow best practices for building and deploying scalable ML services.


• Build robust ML models and systems that directly impact our customers daily.


• Identify new opportunities and insights from data (e.g., where models can be improved and estimating ROI of proposed changes).


• Maintain a customer-centric lens in framing and solving problems.

What you’ll need

• 1+ years of industry experience with a Master’s or a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field.


• Proficiency in Python ML ecosystem (numpy, pandas, sklearn, XGBoost, etc.).


• Strong theoretical understanding and hands-on experience with machine learning algorithms.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to synthesize conclusions for non-experts, and bias toward simplicity and efficiency.


• Intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for continuous learning.

Nice to have

• Experience or strong understanding of search, recommendations, and ranking in an e-commerce setting is a plus.


• Apache Spark (Spark SQL, MLlib/Spark ML) or Java experience.


• Familiarity with cloud-based compute (GCP, AWS, or Azure), ML model development frameworks, and ML orchestration tools (Airflow, Kubeflow, Vertex AI, etc.).


• Experience with Kubernetes and Docker.


• Track record of publishing or work projects showing ability to develop cutting-edge AI systems.

About Wayfair

Wayfair is an online retail platform with a mission to enable everyone to live in a home they love. Wayfair builds and leverages cutting-edge ML/AI products to drive business impact and customer experience across web-scale search, marketing, and recommendations.

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