Data Scientist / Machine Learning Engineer – Search Intelligence

We’re a boutique agency—small yet impactful—gaining real momentum helping B2B eCommerce industry giants transform digitally with our specialized products and services.

Today, our wins are clear in the multi-million dollar weekly sales achieved online by our clients based in the USA and around the world. And for tomorrow, we’re strengthening our solutions through innovation, customization, and smart AI integration.

When you join Villvay, you don't just join a 'friendly neighborhood offshore development team'—you join a team of solutionizers—critical thinkers who see the whole picture, tackle problems end-to-end, and bring more to the table than anyone expects.

We’re looking for a data-driven innovator who can teach B2B eCommerce search systems to think smarter. You’ll experiment with embeddings, transformers, and ranking models to help buyers find exactly what they’re looking for — even in complex enterprise catalogs. From clickstream analysis to A/B testing, you’ll turn behavioral data into intelligent, self-improving search systems that deliver precision and delight.

Role

• Turn data into intelligence — building models that help search results “understand” user intent.
• Experiment with embeddings, transformers, and ranking algorithms to improve precision and relevance.
• Design and run A/B experiments that shape how search evolves based on user behavior.
• Collaborate with backend and data engineering teams to operationalize ML pipelines at scale.
• Analyze clickstream data and user journeys to build adaptive, data-driven search systems.
• Explore new frontiers in personalization, recommendation, and contextual search experiences.
• Ensure models are explainable, measurable, and directly tied to business outcomes.
• Contribute to the long-term vision of making search smarter, faster, and more human.

Core Requirements

• 4–7 years of total experience, with 2–3 years in Machine Learning or NLP-focused roles.
• Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow/PyTorch, and scikit-learn.
• Strong understanding of vector search, semantic embeddings, and transformer models (e.g., BERT, Sentence-BERT).
• Experience designing A/B experiments, analyzing CTR, recall/precision, and model metrics.
• Solid data-handling skills: ETL, SQL, data wrangling, and feature engineering.
• Strong foundation in linear algebra, probability, and statistics.
• Ability to communicate technical results in clear, outcome-oriented ways.

Added Advantages

• Familiarity with Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, or FAISS for vector retrieval. 
• Experience with recommendation systems and learning-to-rank models. 
• Exposure to data pipelines (Airflow, Prefect, Dagster). 
• Prior experience in productionizing ML models in SaaS or B2B environments.

Villvay is an equal opportunity employer. But here are some job perks we are best known for:

• Competitive salaries for those who meet our high bar.
• Opportunities to network and connect with a global team, working with international clients and aided by world class consultants.
• A hybrid work model to bring out the best kind of productivity in our teams.
• Paid parental leave to genuinely encourage a healthy family life style.
• Paid menstrual leave because we believe in equity.
• A flat structure supported by a boutique concept of quality and transparency.
• OPD and Insurance because life happens, even during your probation period.

If you’re not just looking for a job—but looking to make things better, apply now.

You at Villvay

To become a VVayfinder means you are driven by purpose, curiosity and the need to leave things better than how you found them. You might be an ideal fit if you:

• Care deeply about how you can add value by doing purposeful work.
• Learn fast and adapt faster, seeking professional and personal growth.
• Bring critical thought and opinions to the table.
• Are fundamentally detailed and thorough, whatever the contribution may be.
• Using AI as a natural extension of your work, not an add-on.
• Work well with a competitive team, welcome what is different and makes good use of our feedback culture.
• Treat change as an opportunity—not a blocker, thriving in complexity and challenge.

For more on who we hire, check out our blog post → The Ideal VVayfinder

To make a real impact working with an unrelenting team, apply now.