Join the Personalization data science team as an experienced data scientist to own and drive the Vehicle Recommender product, a cutting-edge software solution for real-time, customizable recommendations in retail and wholesale. This role involves deep technical expertise in custom embedding models and ranking algorithms, alongside extensive engagement with diverse business partners to understand needs, scope use cases, and advocate for adoption. You will develop experiments to measure impact, collaborate on feature development and model validation, and communicate effectively across technical and business audiences. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of data science experience, preferably in e-commerce or marketplaces, with strong Python skills, proficiency in large-scale data tools like Spark, and a solid statistical foundation. A passion for recommender systems and continuous learning is essential.
Own the roadmap for Vehicle Recommender and prioritize enhancements.
Serve as primary point of contact for partners across the organization.
Develop deep technical expertise in embedding models and recommendation systems.
Design and interpret experiments to quantify impact on recommendations.
Translate ML capabilities into business terms and present to leadership.
What we're looking for
5+ years of experience in data science, preferably in e-commerce or marketplace environments.
Strong Python skills for data manipulation, analysis, and model development.
Solid statistical foundation including hypothesis testing and experimental design.
Experience with large datasets using tools like Spark or Databricks.
Clear communication skills to explain complex analyses to non-technical stakeholders.
Passionate about search and recommendation systems with a commitment to continuous learning.
Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field; advanced degree preferred.
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About Carmax
CarMax is the largest used car retailer in the United States, offering a customer-friendly, no-haggle buying experience with a broad selection of quality used vehicles, financing, and vehicle protection plans. Industry: Automotive Retail