AD, Data Science
About The Position
Chewy, Inc. is seeking an Associate Director, Data Science in Bellevue, WA. This full-time role involves combining a deep understanding of machine learning, advanced data analysis, and statistical testing with the ability to communicate insights effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. The position operates as a full stack data scientist, utilizing expertise in machine learning and cloud technologies, while also growing and leading a team. The role will lead data science projects through the development lifecycle, including offline evaluation, deployment, experimentation, feedback, and model improvements. Responsibilities include formalizing procedures for model behavior, defining and identifying outliers, and designing, developing, and implementing machine learning models for various retail applications such as predictive analytics, natural language processing, generative AI, and computer vision. The role also involves researching and implementing state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms, analyzing large datasets, handling data collection and validation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Technical guidance in best practices for model development will be provided to the data science team.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Data Science, Math, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field and 4 years of experience as a Computer and Information Systems Managers or a related position/occupation.
- Ph.D. degree in Data Science, Math, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field and 2 years of experience as a Computer and Information Systems Managers or a related position/occupation.
- Apply advanced mathematics and data science methodologies.
- Standard machine learning and statistical techniques including predictive models (time series, regression, etc.), classification, forecasting.
- Programming in Python and ML frameworks.
- Developing and deploying advanced machine learning models and algorithms in a production environment.
Responsibilities
- Combine deep understanding of machine learning, advanced data analysis, statistical testing, and the ability to communicate insights effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Operate as a full stack data scientist utilizing expertise in both machine learning and cloud technologies, while also growing and leading a team.
- Lead data science projects through development lifecycle including offline evaluation, deployment, experimentation, feedback, and model improvements.
- Formalize procedures about how models are expected to behave, creating definitions of outliers, developing methods to identify them systematically, and explaining why they are reasonable or identifying fixes.
- Design, develop, and implement machine learning models for various applications, including but not limited to predictive analytics, natural language processing, generative AI, and computer vision for different retail applications.
- Research and implement state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms to address specific business challenges.
- Analyze large, complex data sets to extract actionable insights and identify trends, patterns, and opportunities.
- Handle 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 guidance in best practices for model development to the data science team.
Benefits
- 401k
- new hire and annual equity grant
- annual bonus (for C08+ positions)
- medical/Rx insurance
- vision insurance
- dental insurance
- life insurance
- disability insurance
- hospital indemnity insurance
- critical illness insurance
- accident insurance
- parental leave
- family services benefits
- backup dependent care
- flexible spending accounts
- telemedicine
- pet adoption reimbursement
- employee assistance program
- 10% off pet insurance discount
- 20% off at Chewy.com discount
- unlimited PTO (subject to manager approval for exempt salary team members)
- six paid holidays per year
- paid sick and family leave (in compliance with applicable state and local regulations)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
