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DataJobs lists this Data Scientist I opportunity in boston, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Wayfair is hiring for a Data Scientist I role in Boston with a hybrid schedule (4 days in office Monday to Thursday, 1 day remote Friday).
Responsibilities
Build scalable analytics products using SQL , Python , and G-Suite visualization platforms including LookerStudio and Looker
Enable leadership and internal customers to understand and manage performance, including forward-looking models evaluating strategy impact on fulfillment activities, resourcing, and costs
Develop automated infrastructure in Google Cloud Composer to load and transform data, run models or analytical frameworks, and refresh front-end dashboards
Conduct statistical analysis on large data sets to generate performance insights and forward-looking projections for business outcomes
Enhance demand forecasting models to reflect new business strategies that drive specific demand patterns
Create segment-level performance projections to provide end-to-end visibility into company trajectory across operational KPIs
Define data structures to support scalable monitoring of CG inventory performance against key KPIs (turns, availability, penetration, positioning) and support adjacent teams consuming the data
Share findings with stakeholders from computer science, operations research, and business backgrounds
Requirements
MS in a quantitative field (Engineering, Operations Research, Mathematics, Economics) with a strong academic record
Ability to bring structure to complex and often ambiguous data and modeling problems
Strong daily working proficiency with Python and relational databases (SQL ), with a proven track record of insight development that leads to action
Comfort working with large data sets to identify trends, drill into details, and make recommendations to deliver desired outcomes
High attention to detail and the ability to manage and prioritize projects and tasks to achieve results
Innovative problem-solving and tenacity to develop ideas independently in a fast-paced start-up environment
Interest in solving complex supply-chain business problems from problem definition through business-case development and implementation
Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by Wayfair now or in the future, including STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN
Technologies
SQL
Python
Google Cloud Composer
G-Suite visualization platforms: LookerStudio, Looker
Benefits
Full health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA) available on day one for eligible employees
No-cost access to 2nd.MD, a virtual expert medical consultation and navigation service
Global Traveler Health Insurance through GeoBlue
24/7 access to mental, financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing support, with enhanced therapy and coaching offerings
Automatic enrollment into Basic Life and Accidental Death & Disability Insurance
401(k) matching with immediate vesting
Paid Parental Leave, Surrogacy & Adoption Reimbursement and Caregiver Services
Tuition Reimbursement
Wayfair Employee Discount
Gym/Fitness Discounts
Exclusive access to perks & discounts through BenefitHub
Yearly match up to $500 for personal donations to registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits
Salary Range
$91,500 - $104,000 per year
Location and Work Schedule
Boston, MA
4 day in-office expectation: Monday - Thursday
1 day remote: Friday
Possible Team Placements
Matched to a specific team based on business need and skills/interests after applying for the L1 Data Scientist role in Boston
Placements can span Technology and Commercial & Operations
Technology teams may include customer-facing areas (storefront) and fintech and loyalty products, using data foundations, experimentation frameworks, and analytics
Commercial & Operations teams may focus on supply chain, forecasting and replenishment, network planning, or broader operations analytics
Team placement is finalized during the hiring process, with close partnership across product, engineering, and business stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to design, build, and own data pipelines end-to-end, ensuring data accuracy, scalability, and reliability
Demonstrated curiosity and interest in Artificial Intelligence and its applications in analytics and business
Purpose & Inclusion at Wayfair
Wayfair promotes a fair and equitable employee journey
Commitment to targeted resources that raise awareness around inclusion and eliminate barriers
Social Impact & Responsibility
Supports people on their journey to home, including those who have lost their way from home
Leverages nonprofit partnerships, coordinates in-kind product donations, and offers employee paid volunteer time off
Encourages customer donations as part of a multi-faceted approach aligned with Wayfair’s mission
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Worksite address
boston, MA, 02298, US
Who can apply
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