ABOUT QUINCE
Founded in 2018, Quince was built to challenge the idea that nice things have to cost a lot. Our mission is simple: to make really high quality essentials for really low prices, produced fairly and sustainably. We believe everyone deserves exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design without the traditional markups. Quince is a direct-to-consumer (DTC) model that cuts out middlemen and leverages just-in-time manufacturing to minimize waste and maximize value.
Quince is a tech company disrupting the retail industry by putting AI, analytics and automation at the center of everything we do. Our unwavering commitment to excellence and company values guide our teams and actions:
Customer First: We prioritize customer satisfaction in every decision.
High Quality: True quality means premium materials and rigorous production standards you can feel good about.
Essential Design: We focus on timeless, functional essentials instead of chasing trends.
Always a Better Deal: Innovation and transparency ensure value for both customers and partners.
Social & Environmental Responsibility: We commit to sustainable materials, ethical production, and fair wages.
Quince partners with world-class manufacturers across the globe and serves millions of customers. With strong investor backing and a focus on sustainable growth, we are a company that is rapidly scaling while maintaining a commitment to quality, simplicity, and radical price transparency.
OUR TEAM AND SUCCESS
At Quince, you will be part of a high-performing team that is redefining what quality, value, and sustainability mean in modern retail. We are a destination for builders, innovators, and operators to come together and challenge the status quo. Our collective ambition is bold. We are creating an entirely new category and customer experience – one that democratizes luxury and provides high quality products at radically low prices. That mission demands a world-class team committed to excellence.
If you are motivated by impact, growth, and purpose, you will find a strong sense of belonging at Quince.
THE ROLE
Data Scientist, Growth
We are seeking a Data Scientist, Growth to join our growing team. In this high-exposure role, you will own the machine-driven decision engines and automated bidding infrastructure guiding a massive global performance marketing spend across 40+ business units. You will have the 0-to-1 autonomy to build end-to-end production models and write the core software fueling our growth engine. Blending rigorous applied research with immediate technical execution, this position offers a direct line to executive leadership and a clear, measurable view of your impact on our top and bottom lines.
Responsibilities- Work on the core automated bidding infrastructure and allocation algorithms to model where the next advertising dollar yields maximum return.
- Build end-to-end production machine learning models from 0 to 1 with immediate, high-visibility impact on the company's top line.
- Design, build, and productionalize autonomous models and production-level data pipelines that automate operational business logic and spend efficiency.
- Manage ad platform integrations, handle bidding automation, and optimize complex marketing tech workflows.
- Work on automated processes for design and creative production
- Function as a deep, independent individual contributor digging deep into complex systems and tackling loosely defined optimization and statistical problems.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, product, and data science teams while maintaining high-visibility access to executive leadership.
Required
- 2+ years of technical experience, including at least 1 year of corporate/industry experience.
- Technical proficiency in Python and SQL.
- Proven background as a Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, or ML Researcher with hands-on experience independently pushing machine learning models into a live production environment.
- Deep analytical and problem-solving strengths with a demonstrated history of working independently on loosely defined optimization and statistical problems.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional partners and leadership teams.
- Ability to dig deep into complex systems within a fast-paced, high-leverage entrepreneurial environment without a massive supporting infrastructure.
Preferred
- Direct domain experience in ad tech infrastructure, automated campaign management, digital advertising, performance marketing tech, programmatic bidding optimization or automated investment platforms.
- Experience working within a direct-to-consumer, retail, or e-commerce environment, particularly owning data pipelines for real-time bid pricing or user attribution platforms.
- Practical engineering exposure to large language models (such as Claude) and working with vector spaces.
All posted ranges are reflective of base salary and may vary depending upon experience level and location. Bonus and equity may also be provided for eligible roles.
WHY QUINCE?
Joining Quince means being part of a mission-driven team reshaping retail. You will work alongside talented colleagues, tackle meaningful challenges, and contribute to building a more sustainable, accessible future for customers and partners alike.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & HIRING INTEGRITY
Quince provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applications for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Quince is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application or to perform the essential functions of a role at Quince, please let us know by completing this accommodation form. We review all requests individually and will work with you to determine appropriate accommodations on a case-by-case basis.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Quince will conduct background checks in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Security Advisory: Beware of Frauds
At Quince, we're dedicated to recruiting top talent who share our drive for innovation. To safeguard candidates, Quince emphasizes legitimate recruitment practices. Initial communication is primarily via official Quince email addresses and LinkedIn; beware of deviations. Personal data and sensitive information will not be solicited during the application phase. Interviews are conducted via phone, in person, or through the approved platforms Google Meets or Zoom—never via messaging apps or other calling services. Offers are merit-based, communicated verbally, and followed up in writing. If personal information is requested to initiate the hiring process, rest assured it will be through secure and protected means.
Skills Required
- 2+ years of technical experience, including at least 1 year of corporate/industry experience
- Technical proficiency in Python
- Technical proficiency in SQL
- Proven background as a Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, or ML Researcher with hands-on experience pushing ML models into production
- Deep analytical and problem-solving strengths working independently on optimization and statistical problems
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional partners and leadership
- Ability to work deeply in complex systems within a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
- Direct domain experience in ad tech, automated campaign management, programmatic bidding, or performance marketing tech
- Experience in direct-to-consumer, retail, or e-commerce environments, especially owning data pipelines for real-time bid pricing or attribution
- Practical engineering exposure to large language models (such as Claude) and working with vector spaces
What We Do
We started Quince to challenge the existing idea that nice things should cost a lot. Our mission is simple: create an item of equal or greater quality than the leading luxury brands at a much lower price. We did this by revising every part of a traditional retailer's playbook. We cut out all the middlemen and managed every element of the item's creation ourselves, including packaging and transportation. The end result: Quince goods are incredibly high quality, made in a sustainable way, and sold at radically lower prices. We hope you’ll compare our products with any premium branded ones, and see why our customers rate Quince so highly. Quince has raised $65 MM from Insight, Founders Fund, 8VC, Basis Set Ventures., and Luggard Road.
