Head of Applied Science & Engineering – Search

About the Role

We are looking for a Head of Applied Science to lead the scientific strategy and execution for Search across Europe’s largest fashion & lifestyle platform. This leader will define the long-term vision for Search relevance and discovery, leveraging machine learning, AI, and experimentation to help millions of customers find the right products quickly and confidently.

You will lead a team of managers, and principal applied Scientists & engineers responsible for developing and deploying state-of-the-art query understanding, retrieval, and ranking models for Search. Working closely with Product, Engineering, Analytics, and Design, you will shape the future of Search by balancing customer experience, business outcomes, and scientific innovation.

WHAT WE'D LOVE YOU TO DO

• Define and drive the long-term Applied Science strategy, aligning roadmap investments with customer needs and business priorities.
• Lead the development of advanced ML models for query understanding, retrieval, ranking, and personalization to improve Search relevance.
• Build and inspire high-performing teams of Applied Scientists and ML engineers, fostering a culture of scientific rigor, mentorship, and continuous learning.
• Optimize for business outcomes by balancing relevance, diversity, monetization, and operational efficiency.
• Accelerate innovation by investing in scalable machine learning platforms, data infrastructure, and experimentation frameworks.
• Establish best practices for model governance, offline evaluation, online experimentation, and standardized scientific methods across teams.
• Drive adoption of emerging AI/ML techniques, ensuring the organization stays at the forefront of technological advancements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, UX, and leadership to define priorities and influence the broader organizational strategy.

WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF YOU BRING..