Vice President of Data Science

OfferUp is changing how people buy and sell locally by making it as easy as taking and sharing a photo from your phone. We are a rapidly growing team in Seattle looking to bring on more passionate, motivated, and curious people who want to be a part of our fast growing marketplace.

We are seeking a Chief Scientist to lead our emerging data science effort that will work closely with the entire executive team, define our long-term R&D roadmap, mentor and manage all other scientists, and partner with with product managers and engineers to deliver data-driven insights and product improvements.

• Define and prioritize the basic research opportunities for the entire company;
• Identify all infrastructure gaps required to make data science as productive as possible;
• Serve as a domain expert in many areas of machine learning and data science;
• Hire, mentor, and manage all other scientists within the company;
• Act as an internal advisor on all issues related to data;
• Contribute to the overall company strategy, especially as it pertains to data;
• Make individual technical contribution where possible;
• Serve as the company’s public ambassador to the scientific community

The ideal candidate has a broad understanding of the entire landscape of machine learning and data science, has a solid track record of transferring research results into product, is excellent in all forms of communication, will be a magnet for others to join the team, and will have a strategic mindset that helps to shape the direction of the company.

Requirements:

• Ph.D. or M.S. in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or related field;
• World-class experience in at least one area of machine learning;
• 10+ years of professional work experience, and 5+ years of R&D management;
• Proficiency in prototyping advanced algorithms in appropriate programming languages;
• 5+ years experience in transferring research results into product;
• Outstanding history of communicating complex ideas;
• Strong execution and organizational skills;
• Eligible to work in the United States

Nice to Have:

• Experience working in e-commerce and mobile marketplaces;
• Academic publishing track record;
• Deep engineering experience;
• Executive experience