YipitData

Associate Director of Product Classification

US Remote · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 5 days ago

PythonGitSQLDatabricksData AnalysisNLPLLMsValuationCadenceResearchLeadership

About the role

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in ambiguity & rapid growth.
This is a remote-friendly opportunity that can sit in NYC (where our headquarters is located), one of our office hubs, or anywhere else in the US.
However, depending upon where the remote work is performed, income could be subject to New York State tax withholding.

Responsibilities

We move fast, support each other, and aim high-always with purpose and intention
YipitData's Corporate team collaborates directly with organizations like Ulta, 3M, and Scotts Miracle-Gro to build one of the most comprehensive views into how consumers in the U.S. are purchasing and engaging with brands.
You'll set the metrics that hold people accountable, build the systems that make the team scalable, and ensure our classification quality is best-in-class.
Own operational leadership and accountability for the Product Classification organization
Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing classification team
Build and scale your team, ensuring they can execute consistently on well-defined processes.
Ensure analysts own the LLM prompt for each category, continuously refining prompts based on error patterns and client feedback.
Build and maintain a culture of operational excellence
Build and own the metrics framework that holds every team member accountable for classification accuracy, throughput, and quality.
Run a rigorous operating cadence - standups, reviews, retrospectives - that surfaces issues early and drives continuous improvement.

Requirements

You have 8+ years of experience in data analytics, data operations, category mapping, or consulting, with at least 4+ years leading teams of 10+, and at least 2 years of experience managing team leaders.
You have 2+ years of experience working with SQL, Python, PySpark, or other programming languages to explore and transform large, complex datasets
Familiarity with GitHub and Databricks
You can clearly communicate complex concepts, both orally and in writing
You have a strong ownership mentality and are enthusiastic about making a big impact at a rapidly growing company

Nice to have

Data and classification domain experience (preferred). experience with product taxonomies, categorization systems, e-commerce data, or similar domains is a strong plus.

Compensation

Our compensation package includes comprehensive benefits, perks, and a competitive salary:

Benefits

Our compensation package includes comprehensive benefits, perks, and a competitive salary:
We offer flexible work hours, flexible vacation, a generous 401K match, parental leave, team events, wellness budget, learning reimbursement, and more!
The annual on-target earnings for this position is anticipated to be up to $210K ~ $220K + bonus element.
The compensation package also includes equity.
Create an environment where Data Classification analysts are empowered to go deep - learning the nuances of client needs, franchise structures, brand hierarchies, and how products should be categorized.
Work closely with the PM (who owns the classification system architecture and vision) to ensure operational feasibility and team readiness for new initiatives.

Company info

YipitData is the leading market research and analytics firm for the disruptive economy and most recently raised $475M from The Carlyle Group at a valuation of over $1B. Every day, our proprietary technology analyzes billions of alternative data points to uncover actionable insights across sectors like software, AI, cloud, e-commerce, ridesharing, and payments.
Our data and research teams transform raw data into strategic intelligence, delivering accurate, timely, and deeply contextualized analysis that our customers-ranging from the world's top investment funds to Fortune 500 companies-depend on to drive high-stakes decisions. From sourcing and licensing novel datasets to rigorous analysis and expert narrative framing, our teams ensure clients get not just data, but clarity and confidence.
We operate globally with offices in the US, APAC, and India. Our award-winning, people-centric culture-recognized by Inc. as a Best Workplace for three consecutive years-emphasizes transparency, ownership, and continuous mastery.
What It's Like to Work at YipitData:
YipitData is the leading market research and analytics firm for the disruptive economy and most recently raised $475M from The Carlyle Group at a valuation of over $1B.
Every day, our proprietary technology analyzes billions of alternative data points to uncover actionable insights across sectors like software, AI, cloud, e-commerce, ridesharing, and payments.
Our data and research teams transform raw data into strategic intelligence, delivering accurate, timely, and deeply contextualized analysis that our customers-ranging from the world's top investment funds to Fortune 500 companies-depend on to drive high-stakes decisions.
From sourcing and licensing novel datasets to rigorous analysis and expert narrative framing, our teams ensure clients get not just data, but clarity and confidence.
We operate globally with offices in the US, APAC, and India.
Our award-winning, people-centric culture-recognized by Inc. as a Best Workplace for three consecutive years-emphasizes transparency, ownership, and continuous mastery.
YipitData isn't a place for coasting-it's a launchpad for ambitious, impact-driven professionals.
From day one, you'll take the lead on meaningful work, accelerate your growth, and gain exposure that shapes careers.
Why Top Talent Chooses YipitData:
Ownership That Matters: You'll lead high-impact projects with real business outcomes

Equal opportunity

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