Senior Data Scientist

Senior Data Scientist

Since launching in 2011, THE ICONIC has redefined the future of retail in Australia and New Zealand. As the leading fashion, sports and lifestyle e-commerce destination in the region, our e-commerce platforms (Retail, Marketplace and Services) provide a seamless and  inspiring end-to-end customer experience. 

Scalable solutions, exciting challenges, and a direct impact on more than 5 million customers. This is engineering at THE ICONIC. 

Data Science at THE ICONIC..

We look for Data Scientists who can solve complex data problems and are experts in AI Engineering and Machine Learning. We’re a fast-paced, innovation-driven team that builds and rapidly deploys cutting-edge ML and AI solutions to create measurable, real-world impact. With the rapid evolution of AI, our success hinges on quick experimentation, iterative development, and confidently navigating emerging technologies.

Why Join the Data Science Team..

• We’ve deployed advanced large-scale LLMs into production, leveraging models like Google’s Gemini family.
• We’ve creatively integrated generative AI across diverse text and imagery use cases.
• We’ve pioneered the use of AI agents embedded directly into critical business workflows, transforming efficiency and outcomes.
• We’ve launched multi-modal search capabilities, enabling millions of our customers to experience faster, richer interactions.
• Our team has designed, trained, and deployed custom deep learning models tackling massive datasets, alongside innovative solutions like advanced Markov models and sophisticated hierarchical Bayesian systems.
• We’ve implemented generative AI to deliver uniquely personalised recommendations, reshaping the customer experience.
• Our innovative approaches have earned prestigious industry recognition, including the Retailer Awards CX Innovator Finalist and acknowledgement in the Australian Financial Review (AFR).

What We’re Looking For..

We’re seeking a practical, hands-on Senior Data Scientist, who thrives by building real, deployable solutions, not just experiments in notebooks. You should be energised by challenges, excited about rapid prototyping, and confident learning new technologies as needed, along with the below:

Solid ML Fundamentals

• Strong grasp of foundational ML concepts (classification/regression, feature engineering, evaluation metrics, training vs. inference, overfitting, etc.)
• Comfortable designing and training custom deep learning models with slightly novel architectures
• Experienced with scikit-learn; practical experience with deep learning frameworks (preferably PyTorch or TensorFlow)

Strong Python Coding Skills

• Proficiency in object-oriented programming (classes, methods, inheritance)
• Good understanding of essential coding practices, including proper exception handling and logging
• Familiarity with concepts of functional programming (basic understanding sufficient)

Real-world, Production-oriented Experience

•  Demonstrated ability to develop, debug, and optimise code intended for live production environments
• Practical knowledge of Git (branching, merging, pull requests, conflict resolution)
• Solid experience with Docker containers (building, running, managing)

Strong Communication and Stakeholder Management

•  You will regularly participate in technical and product discussions, contribute to sprint reviews, and present solutions to a global audience.

Ways to stand out from the crowd..

• Cloud Deployment: Experience deploying ML applications using Google Cloud Vertex AI, Kubernetes, or Cloud Run
• CI/CD: Practical experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions or Google Cloud Build
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Familiarity with Terraform is strongly preferred
• Practical A/B Testing Experience and Skills: Comfortable setting up experiments, interpreting results, and applying insights to product and model improvements

Life at THE ICONIC..

From our ways of working to our growth mindset and sustainable approach, we each add unique value and have an incredible amount of fun doing it! People are our greatest asset and our ICONITE experience is designed to empower you to do your best work. Here’s what to expect when you join THE ICONIC:

• Flexible working. We offer a hybrid and flexible working model so you can do your best work in a way that works for you
• The learning  collective. Get your knowledge fix with our learning days, hackathons, EdCast and access to LinkedIn Learning and Udemy
• Parents at THE ICONIC. Access to our parental leave program and an extra day off for your kids' first day of school every year 
• Birthday leave. Enjoy a paid day off for your birthday and an ICONIC voucher to treat yourself
• Curate your style. No matter what your style is, we have got you covered with our Amazing staff discount and our famous sample sales
• Wellbeing. Access to our discounted gym memberships and wellbeing programs
• People  first. Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Volunteer days. Work as a Charity Partner with Thread Together for society and environmental change.
• Furry friend. We are a dog friendly office for anyone who wants to bring their fur friend to work.
• Refer a friend. Enjoy a referral reward for successfully referring someone to THE ICONIC!

Additional Information..

We are committed to providing reasonable arrangements to all individuals participating in our application and interview process, and while performing job functions. If you require any accommodations or adjustments prior to the submission of your application or throughout your interview process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team directly: [email protected]