Experienced Staff Data Scientist – Remote Data Analysis and Science Expert for blithequark

Introduction to blithequark

At blithequark, we are driven by a passion for harnessing the power of data to resolve dynamic problems that shape the future of retail. With the sheer scale of our environment comes the largest of big data sets, offering unparalleled opportunities for innovation and growth. As a leader in the industry, blithequark is committed to empowering its team members, stores, and partners with technological innovation, ensuring that our customers receive the best possible experience, whether they shop online or in-store.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Staff Data Scientist to join our Data Ventures team, a nimble startup incubated within blithequark. As a Staff Data Scientist, you will work as the tech lead for all data science-related work, focusing on Customer Data Science initiatives that drive business growth and improvement. This role will involve mentoring junior colleagues, implementing best practices, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable, customer-centric insights that inform business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Source Identification: Understand the concerned order of requirements and service level agreements, define and identify the most appropriate resources for required data, and perform initial data quality tests.
• Problem Formulation: Analyze business problems, question assumptions, and identify methods to solve them, setting data analytics goals and deliverables based on success criteria.
• Analytical Modeling: Select suitable modeling strategies for complex problems, develop variables and functions iteratively, and conduct exploratory data analysis activities.
• Model Deployment & Scaling: Work with MLOps to push ML models to production, continuously log and track model behavior, and identify parameters that may need adjustments.
• Code Development & Testing: Write code to develop specified solutions, create test cases, and contribute to code documentation and playbooks.
• Applied Business Acumen: Evaluate proposed business cases, influence stakeholder decision-making, and translate business requirements into strategies and initiatives.
• Model Assessment & Validation: Identify and review model assessment metrics, apply appropriate methods for model testing and tuning, and ensure testing data is documented and maintained.
• Data Visualization and Storytelling: Identify and recommend suitable visualization tools, generate graphical representations of data and model outcomes, and build compelling stories to integrate multiple pieces of information into cohesive insights.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of experience in an analytics-related field, with deep knowledge and understanding of machine learning, statistics, and data science.
• Strong programming skills in at least one of Python/R, with the ability to execute projects end-to-end with junior colleagues.
• Ability to implement best practices in ML Ops, coding standards, and clearly communicate with business, product, and application partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a related field, with a strong academic background in machine learning, statistics, and data science.
• Experience working with large-scale data sets, cloud-based technologies, and agile development methodologies.
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to influence stakeholder decision-making and drive business growth.

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

At blithequark, we are committed to the growth and development of our team members. As a Staff Data Scientist, you will have access to a range of career growth opportunities, including:

• Professional development programs, with training and mentorship opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Cross-functional collaboration, with the opportunity to work with diverse teams and stakeholders to drive business growth.
• Innovation and experimentation, with the freedom to explore new ideas and approaches to drive business improvement.

Work Environment and Company Culture

At blithequark, we pride ourselves on our dynamic and inclusive work environment, with a strong focus on teamwork, collaboration, and innovation. Our company culture is built on a foundation of:

• Respect and empathy, with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Open communication, with transparent and regular feedback to drive growth and improvement.
• Continuous learning, with a culture of experimentation and innovation to drive business growth.

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

At blithequark, we offer a competitive compensation package, with a range of perks and benefits to support the well-being and success of our team members, including:

• Multiple health plan options, including vision and dental plans for you and your dependents.
• Financial benefits, including 401(k), stock buy plans, life insurance, and more.
• Associate discounts in-store and online, with education support for associates and dependents.
• Parental leave, pay during military service, and paid time off, including vacation, sick, and parental leave.

Conclusion

If you are a motivated and experienced data scientist looking to drive business growth and improvement, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team at blithequark. With a strong focus on innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, we offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment that supports the growth and development of our team members. Apply now to take the first step in your journey with blithequark!