Data Scientist III

Our Opportunity:

Do you want to build a model that impacts the company's bottom line? Do you want to see how your ideas, insights, recommendations, and experiments affect top-level decision-makers? If so, Chewy is looking for a Data Scientist III to join our Merchandising Data Science Team.You will combine deep understanding of machine learning, advanced data analysis, statistical testing, and being able to communicate insights to both technical and non-technical customers, effectively. You will play an important part in crafting, implementing, and deploying machine learning models to address complex problems for our Retail Operations business partners.

The ideal candidate will operate as a full stack data scientist who should have expertise in both machine learning and cloud technologies. In this role, they will have the opportunity to develop and implement sophisticated data models and analytics solutions to support strategic decision-making across the organization. Does this sound like you? If so, we would love to hear from you! Join the Pack! 

What you'll do:

• Design, develop, and implement machine learning models for various applications, including but not limited to predictive analytics, natural language processing, and computer vision.
• Research and implement innovative machine learning algorithms to address specific business challenges.
• Analyze large, complex data sets to extract actionable insights and identify trends, patterns, and opportunities.
• Lead all aspects of data collection, cleansing, and validation processes to ensure data integrity and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, software engineers, and domain experts, to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Document code, algorithms, and processes to facilitate knowledge sharing and ensure reproducibility.
• Provide technical mentorship in best practices for model development to the Merchandising team.
• Communicate complex technical concepts and insights to both technical and non-technical customers.

What you'll need:

• Candidate must possess a Graduate Degree (MS/PhD) in Data Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in developing and deploying advanced machine learning models and algorithms in a production environment.
• Strong understanding of statistical analysis, machine learning, and deep learning techniques.
• Expertise in programming languages such as Python.
• Proficiency with SQL
• Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative coding practices.
• Good understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical customers.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Compensation & Benefits:

Our salary range for a Data Scientist III position is $134,500.00 - $215,000.00. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for 401k, and a new hire and annual equity grant. We offer different types of insurance, such as medical/Rx, vision, dental, life, disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident. We offer parental leave, family services benefits, backup dependent care, flexible spending accounts, telemedicine, pet adoption reimbursement, employee assistance program, and many discounts including 10% off pet insurance and 20% off at Chewy.com. Salaried-exempt team members have unlimited PTO, subject to manager approval. Team members will receive six paid holidays per year. Team members may be eligible for paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations.