Senior Data Scientist

Boot BarnIrvine, CA
5h

About The Position

The Senior Data Scientist will play a critical role in building the foundation of Boot Barn’s AI and Data Science division, with a focus on developing advanced machine learning and generative AI solutions. This position will lead the design and deployment of models that power data driven solutions to support cross-departmental products, and intelligent agentic systems. Working closely with AI/ML and Data Engineers, this individual will ensure models are robust, well-designed, and ready to scale, while contributing to the establishment of data science best practices across the organization.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Engineering, Physics, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
  • 3+ years of hands-on data science experience; proven track record in developing and deploying ML and generative AI models.
  • Strong expertise in SQL, Python and core ML frameworks (scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow)
  • Experience with LLMs, vector databases, and RAG pipelines
  • Familiarity with MLOps workflows, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes) tools.
  • Strong collaboration skills, with experience working closely with engineering and product teams.

Nice To Haves

  • Retail and/or e-commerce experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and deploy predictive and generative AI models to address high-impact applications such as personalization, forecasting, marketing automation, and conversational agents.
  • Conduct exploratory data analysis, statistical modeling, causal inference, and A/B experimentation to uncover insights and validate model performance.
  • Develop high-quality, modular Python code for model training and experimentation using libraries and frameworks such as pandas, numpy, scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow.
  • Collaborate with AI/ML Engineers to productionize models through containerization, orchestration, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Collaborate with Data and AI/ML Engineers to establish RAG pipelines, vector databases, and agentic frameworks.
  • Prototype and deploy generative AI applications such as content generation agents, knowledge assistants, and multimodal interfaces.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Store Operations, Ecommerce, Marketing, Merchandise, Supply Chain and Real Estate to identify and prioritize high-impact AI opportunities.
  • Contribute to data science best practices, model documentation, and the creation of reusable modeling frameworks.
  • Translate complex model results into clear business insights for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Demonstrates high level of quality work, attendance and appearance.
  • Demonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with customers, peers and management.
  • Adhere to all local, federal and state laws in addition to Company policies, procedures, and practices.
  • Performs any other duties that may be assigned by management.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary.
  • Merchandise discount: 50% off of Exclusive Brands and 40% off of third-party brands.
  • Paid Time Off plan for year-round Boot Barn Partners.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with generous company matching.
  • Flexible schedules and work/life balance.
  • Opportunities for growth at every level – we are opening 50+ new stores each year.
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