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Senior Manager, Data Science

Rent the RunwayBrooklyn, NY (Rent the Runway HQ)Analytics
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Salary
$184K - $230K USD
Job type
Full-time
Posted
8 Jul 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

The Senior Manager, Data Science position at Rent the Runway is an opportunity for a technical leader to guide a growing team while actively solving machine learning challenges at the Brooklyn, NY headquarters. This hands-on role suits an experienced quantitative professional who wants to shape AI-powered customer experiences, recommendation systems, and personalization frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

Direct, coach, and develop the Data Science team while establishing a collaborative and high-performing culture.
Define technical priorities and strategy aligned with overarching business goals.
Partner with Product and Engineering to translate complex business problems into production-ready machine learning solutions.
Design, build, deploy, and refine ranking models, recommendation engines, and personalization features.
Create and analyze A/B tests, experiments, and causal inference frameworks to evaluate business and product impact.
Analyze product, customer, and inventory data to uncover new opportunities for AI integration.
Share insights and strategic recommendations with executive leadership and cross-functional partners.

Requirements

Seven or more years of hands-on experience in machine learning, applied statistics, data science, or a related quantitative field, alongside two or more years of leadership or technical mentorship.
A Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline such as Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Physics, or Operations Research.
Strong coding proficiency in Python for building statistical, predictive, or machine learning models.
Advanced SQL skills to write efficient queries against large-scale datasets.
A strong foundation in hypothesis testing, statistics, causal inference, and experimentation.
Proven background in building and deploying personalization solutions, recommendation systems, or customer segmentation frameworks.
Experience working with cloud AI and machine learning platforms like GCP, AWS, or Azure.

Nice to Have

Advanced degrees or specializations in a quantitative field.
Prior experience working specifically with GCP.
Familiarity with dbt and modern analytics engineering workflows.

Skills and Tools

Python
SQL
AWS
GCP
Azure
Snowflake
dbt

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated base salary ranging from $184,000 to $230,000 per year, determined by qualifications, experience, and education.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one of employment.
Paid time off covering vacation, family sick leave, and bereavement.
401(k) matching program.
Universal Paid Parental Leave and a flexible return-to-work program.
Paid sabbatical following five years of continuous service.
Exclusive employee subscription and rental discounts.

About the Company

Rent the Runway pioneered the world's first Closet in the Cloud, disrupting the fashion industry by offering a sustainable and flexible alternative to traditional ownership through shared subscription services. Recognized multiple times among CNBC's Disruptor 50 and Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, the brand relies on proprietary in-house technology and unique reverse logistics operations.

How to Apply

Candidates can apply by visiting the official Rent the Runway careers page.

Skills and tech stack

PythonSQLAWSGCPAzureSnowflakedbt

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Senior Manager, Data Science role?

The anticipated base salary ranges from $184,000 to $230,000 per year, depending on factors such as qualifications, relevant experience, level of education, and professional certifications.

Where is this position located?

This role is based at Rent the Runway HQ in Brooklyn, NY, with an office-centric work policy that includes the option to work remotely on Fridays.

What experience is required to apply?

Applicants need 7+ years of hands-on experience in data science, machine learning, applied statistics, or product analytics, including at least 2 years of leading data science teams or technical initiatives.

What technical skills are necessary?

Candidates must have strong proficiency in Python and SQL, experience with cloud AI and machine learning platforms like GCP, AWS, or Azure, and a solid foundation in statistics and experimentation.

What benefits are offered with this job?

Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage from day one, 401(k) matching, paid time off, universal paid parental leave, paid sabbatical after 5 years, and exclusive employee rental discounts.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Rent the Runway careers page.

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