Lead, Data Scientist

Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people!

If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.

Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what's right for pets, people and our planet.

• We love all pets like our own
• We're the future of the pet industry
• We're here to improve lives
• We drive outstanding results together
• We're welcome as we are

Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong and operate 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. We're focused on purpose-driven work, and strongly believe what's good for pets, people and our planet is good for Petco.

Position Purpose:

As Lead Data Scientist on Petco's Enterprise Analytics and Data Science team, you will spearhead the development and deployment of scalable, production-grade machine learning models that enable personalized membership and digital experiences. You will partner closely with stakeholders in the membership and digital teams to plan and execute data science initiatives that support customer engagement, loyalty growth, and digital performance.

Essential Job Functions: The incumbent must be able to perform all of the following duties and responsibilities with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Build, maintain, optimize, and productionize machine learning models and advanced algorithms that enhance membership and digital customer experiences.
• Generate and test hypotheses and analyze and interpret results of experiments.
• Communicate insights and recommendations through clear written reports and verbal presentations to audiences of varying technical sophistication.
• Improve upon existing methodologies by developing new data sources, testing model enhancements, and refining model parameters.
• Define requirements and collaborate with engineering teams to develop analytic capabilities, platforms, and pipelines that enable scalable modeling.
• Develop and monitor KPIs across multiple business areas, ensuring accurate tracking and performance measurement.
• Provide leadership, including guiding and training, to more junior data scientists.

Education and Experience

• MS or PhD in Statistics, Math, Engineering, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• 8+ years of experience in business analytics and data science.
• Previous experience working with machine learning/deep learning for real-world problems in a corporate environment is a must.
• Demonstrable track record of dealing well with ambiguity, prioritizing needs, and delivering results in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with SQL and Python required; proficiency in R is a strong plus.
• Ability to explain/present complicated/advanced analytical methodology and results to non-technical audiences.
• Advanced quantitative modeling, statistical analysis, and critical thinking skills.
• Related experience in a retail organization is a strong plus.

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Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

The pay ranges outlined below are presented in accordance with state-specific regulations. These ranges may differ in other areas and could be subject to variation based on regulatory minimum wage requirements. Actual pay rates will depend on factors such as position, location, level of experience, and applicable state or local minimum wage laws. If the regulatory minimum wage exceeds the minimum indicated in the pay range below, the regulatory minimum wage will be the minimum rate applied.

Salary Range: $142,100.00 - $213,100.00

Hourly or Salary Range will be reflected above. For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO - see https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.

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