Lead Ml Scientist, Pricing

The Knot Worldwide

New York, NY, United States
On-site
Structural demand modeling
Auction mechanism design
Marketplace simulation
The Knot Worldwide is seeking a Lead ML Scientist, Pricing, to architect the economic engine of our global wedding marketplace, moving beyond traditional predictive analytics to build structural models and design incentive-compatible auction mechanisms

Job Summary

  • The Knot Worldwide is seeking a Lead ML Scientist, Pricing, to architect the economic engine of our global wedding marketplace, moving beyond traditional predictive analytics to build structural models and design incentive-compatible auction mechanisms.
  • Responsibilities include partnering with the VP of Monetization to translate complex economic insights into actionable business strategies, developing hierarchical Bayesian models for price elasticities, and designing/optimizing bidding algorithms for the vendor advertising platform.
  • The company offers a hybrid work model, flexible vacation, generous parental leave, and prioritizes initiatives that support employee growth, development, and happiness.

Matching Summary

The Knot Worldwide is seeking a Lead ML Scientist, Pricing, to architect the economic engine of our global wedding marketplace, moving beyond traditional predictive analytics to build structural models and design incentive-compatible auction mechanisms.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Structural demand modeling
  • Auction mechanism design
  • Marketplace simulation
  • Causal inference and experimentation
  • Vendor supply estimation
  • Python or R proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative attitude
  • Innovative spirit
  • Data-driven decision making

Key Requirements

  • PhD or Master's Degree
  • 3+ years of experience
  • Experience in two-sided marketplace
  • Experience in economic consulting
  • Expert proficiency in Python or R
  • Experience with causal inference libraries
  • Experience with optimization solvers

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