Head of Applied Science & Engineering - Search

Growth Content Creator; United States; Remote; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Growth Content Creator is seeking a Head of Applied Science & Engineering for our Search team to lead AI-driven product discovery enhancements and mentor a team of applied scientists and ML engineers.

You will define the long-term strategy for search relevance on Europe’s largest fashion platform, translate complex customer needs into scientific solutions, and drive innovation while delivering measurable business impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in machine learning and NLP with impact on business outcomes.
• Ability to lead and mentor senior scientists and engineers.

Responsibilities

• Define the long-term strategy for Search relevance and AI-driven product discovery.
• Lead a team of Applied Scientists and ML engineers to deliver innovative models for query understanding and personalization.
• Translate complex customer needs into effective scientific solutions while balancing technical excellence with business impact.

Skills

Machine learning

NLP

Leadership

Job description

Growth Content Creator seeks a Head of Applied Science & Engineering for their Search team to lead AI-driven product discovery enhancements. Ideal candidates have experience in machine learning and NLP, with a focus on delivering business impact.

In this role, you will define the long-term strategy for Search relevance on Europe's largest fashion platform, leveraging machine learning and AI to enhance user experience. You will lead a team of Applied Scientists and ML engineers, driving innovation through advanced models for query understanding and personalization.

Your responsibilities include optimizing for business outcomes while fostering a culture of scientific rigor and collaboration across various teams. Success in this position hinges on your ability to translate complex customer needs into effective scientific solutions and to maintain a strong focus on both technical excellence and business impact.