Head of Intelligent Bidding Systems

Wayfair

Seattle (WA)

Hybrid

USD 130,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays
Health Benefits
401K Matching
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discount
Mental Health Support

Job summary

Wayfair is seeking an experienced Machine Learning Manager in Seattle to lead the Intelligent Bidding team, focusing on developing innovative ML-based solutions for advertising. You'll work on implementing large-scale decision-making systems, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and directly impact Wayfair's bottom line.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing ML models, strong communication skills, and a proven record in team leadership. This hybrid position encourages a balanced work environment.

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in machine learning, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
  • Hands-on experience in deploying ML systems in production settings.
  • Familiarity with ML model development frameworks and orchestration tools.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Intelligent Bidding pod to develop ML bidding capabilities.
  • Hire and mentor ML scientists to enhance decision-making systems.
  • Collaborate across teams to align business goals with ML solutions.

Skills

Machine learning expertise
Team leadership
Communication skills
Data-driven decision making
Technical problem-solving

Education

Master's or PhD in relevant field

Tools

Airflow
Kubernetes
Spark
Python
SQL

Job description

Wayfair is seeking an experienced Machine Learning Manager in Seattle to lead the Intelligent Bidding team, focusing on developing innovative ML-based solutions for advertising. You'll work on implementing large-scale decision-making systems, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and directly impact Wayfair's bottom line.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing ML models, strong communication skills, and a proven record in team leadership. This hybrid position encourages a balanced work environment.

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