Drive innovations in machine learning as a Senior Applied Scientist at Thumbtack. Lead the development of marketplace algorithms and AI features to connect homeowners with pros effectively.
In this influential role, you will steer the technical roadmap for our matching and recommendation systems. You will harness your expertise in machine learning and optimization while collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and deploy production AI systems. Additionally, you will provide mentorship to junior applied scientists, raising the technical standards across the organization.
Key Responsibilities: • Drive technical direction for matching and recommendation systems • Architect and deploy AI systems serving millions of matches weekly • Conduct large-scale marketplace experiments and analysis • Lead high-impact projects with clear success metrics • Mentor senior applied scientists and improve technical practices