Associate Data Scientist, Decision Support Systems

About Carvana

If you like disrupting the norm and are looking for a company revolutionizing an industry then you will LOVE what Carvana has done for the car buying experience. Buying a car the old fashioned way sucks and we are working hard to make it NOT suck. At Carvana, our customers can hop online to...

• Search and browse our inventory of over 40,000 vehicles that we own and certify.
• Narrow down search results using highly intelligent filtering tools/components.
• View vehicle details, Carfax reports, and 360 rotating studio images for every vehicle.
• Secure financing in minutes using Carvana’s in-house service or their own bank.
• Easily customize loan length, down payment, and monthly payment.
• Generate, upload, and eSign all documents online (no ink necessary).
• Schedule front door delivery or pick up at one of our vending machines.
• Trade-in their existing vehicle or just sell it to Carvana (no purchase necessary).

For more information on Carvana and our mission, sneak a peek at our company introduction video or learn more about what it’s like to work here from the people that already do. 

About the team and position

We're looking for analytical, curious individuals with a passion for data to join our Decision Support Systems team within the larger Analytics group at Carvana. Our team builds algorithms, models, and optimization tools that power Carvana's logistics operations. We develop and maintain systems that optimize the movement of 15K+ vehicles per month cross-country using our 9 car hauler and single car hauler fleet. We develop, test, and maintain near real-time algorithms and systems that continuously optimize vehicle and truck movements, delivery dates promised to customers, and availability of appointments on our website. 

As an Associate Data Scientist, you'll work closely with senior team members to analyze data, build models, and develop tools that drive operational efficiencies. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills who is looking to break into the field of Data Science and grow their career in a supportive, high-impact environment.

What you’ll be doing

• Applying Your Analytical Skills:
• Apply data science techniques to extract meaningful insights from Carvana's rich datasets
• Create powerful visualizations and interactive dashboards using Tableau and other tools
• Develop compelling reports and analyses that drive business decisions
• Build algorithms that get deployed in our production systems to optimize operations and automate processes
• Help model real-world scenarios that solve complex logistics challenges
• Write clean, efficient Python code that transforms raw data into actionable intelligence

• Collaborating Across the Business:
• You won't just be hiding behind your computer screen crunching code. You'll be presenting and collaborating with stakeholders across the organization
• You'll work closely with a variety of roles including Engineers, Product Managers, Business Stakeholders, Analysts, and other Data Scientists.
• You're a key player in our ultimate goal of making strong data driven decisions in Carvana's day-to-day operations and outlining KPIs that help us define success.
• You'll work to understand the in's and out's of how our business partners run operations by conducting side by side and shadowing to make your process optimizations truly tangible and actionable.
• Work under the mentorship of a Senior Data Scientist to develop your technical skills
• Learn to translate business problems into data questions and analytical solutions

What you should have

• Bachelor's degree in Math, Statistics, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research or a related quantitative field
• Strong analytical mindset and curiosity to dive into data and work on open-ended analyses
• No professional data science experience needed, but a strong motivation to build your career in this field
• Eagerness to learn from our team of experienced data scientists and operations researchers
• Experience coding in Python or another programming language
• Experience working with SQL (Snowflake experience is a plus)
• Understanding of fundamental statistical concepts
• Experience creating data visualizations (Tableau preferred)
• Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to various audiences
• Passion for solving real-world problems with data
• Ability to connect data to real-life applications and abstract mathematical models

What we’ll offer in return

• Full-Time Salary Position with a competitive salary.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• 401K with company match.
• A multitude of perks including student loan payments, discounts on vehicles, benefits for your pets, and much more.
• A great wellness program to keep you healthy and happy both physically and mentally.
• Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization.
• A company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development.
• A seat in one of the fastest-growing companies in the country.

Other requirements

To be able to do your job at Carvana, there are some basic requirements we want to share with you.

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

Of course, we’ll make any reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs. 

Legal stuff

Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check.  This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Carvana is an equal employment opportunity employer.  All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.  Carvana also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.