What you'll do
- Lead and grow a high-performing machine learning and personalization team focused on product recommendations, search, and site monetization.
- Own and deliver high-impact ML initiatives that improve discovery, engagement, and revenue across key user surfaces.
- Set technical and algorithmic direction including modeling approaches, data strategy, and system architecture.
- Maintain a hands-on role by reviewing ML designs, building proof-of-concept models, and conducting data science research.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration with Product, Design, Analytics, and Data teams to translate business problems into technical solutions.
What you should know
- This role offers career growth opportunities through leadership of a multidisciplinary ML team and influence on core product areas.
- Candidates should be prepared to work in an AI-forward environment where AI tools are embedded in daily operations.
- The position requires balancing technical fluency with people management and strategic decision-making.
- Applicants should expect to engage deeply with large-scale, real-time data systems and complex user journeys.
- The company values work-life balance, intentional focus, and invests in exceptional management and employee wellbeing.
About the company
- Babylist is a leading registry and e-commerce platform serving over 9 million users annually in the baby products industry.
- The company operates with a remote-first culture and holds biannual in-person meetings to strengthen team relationships.
- Babylist emphasizes AI integration in daily workflows to enhance innovation and business impact.
- They focus on building products that positively impact millions of families during important life transitions.
- With over $1 billion in annual GMV and $500 million in projected 2024 revenue, Babylist is a fast-growing, mission-driven company reshaping a $320 billion market.
Key required skills
Pythonpandasscikit-learnxgboostPyTorchAirflowMachine learning lifecycleData pipelinesPersonalizationRecommendations