Associate Data Scientist

About the Team

At Williams Sonoma, our brand promise is to nourish people's lives. This mission inspires and drives us, informs our strategy, as well as makes us special. As part of the Data Science and Analytics team you will engage with our customers leveraging your expertise in reporting, insights, analysis, and data modeling to develop game-changing recommendations. You will love working with incredible marketers across all our brands Williams Sonoma Kitchen/Home, Pottery Barn/Teen/Kids, West Elm/Kids, Mark & Graham, and Rejuvenation. 

 

About the Role 

You’ll collaborate with a team of expert data scientists and cross-functional marketing leaders to elevate our products and develop groundbreaking tools.  This Associate Data Scientist role offers exposure to a diverse tech stack (MarTech, AdTech, FinTech, etc.) and the opportunity to contribute to our omnichannel marketing success.  From data modeling and analysis to presenting your insights, you'll play a vital role.  Bring your intellectual curiosity and innovative spirit – let's build the future together.

 

Responsibilities 

• Data Analysis & Reporting: Develop and maintain dashboards, documentation, and reporting (including campaign testing results), driving towards automation and data integrity. Scale reporting and analyses for marketing initiatives across 9 brands. Leverage data mining techniques to uncover key business insights. Provide ad-hoc and recurring support for custom data requests from multiple cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
• Data Management & Quality: Take ownership of datasets, managing data integrity, preparation, cleansing, and formatting. Own and uphold the highest level of QA/QC for all data, reporting, analysis, and modeling. Establish and maintain data quality assurance and management protocols/processes. Become an expert in WSI data.
• Data Infrastructure: Participate in the ETL process by contributing to data pipeline architecture (e.g., via connectors), owned data sets, and optimizing the dataflow.
• Statistical Modeling & Research: Build supervised statistical models using various techniques and algorithms. Support and update released models by monitoring and improving their performance. Support research projects and their analyses as needed.

 

Criteria

• BA/BS or higher degree in Computer Science, Math, Physics, Engineering, Statistics, Biostatistics, Economics, Analytics, Applied Mathematics, Physical Sciences, or a related quantitative field.
• 0 - 2+ years of experience in an analytical role or equivalent academic coursework in data modeling, analytics, market research, or other data-centric field. 
• Proficiency in SQL (1+ years) and Excel.
• Experienced programming and scripting with Python.
• Knowledge and understanding of BI visualization tools (e.g., Domo, Tableau, PowerBI, Looker).
• Exposure with machine learning, marketing mix modeling (Bayesian), Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) algorithms, Deep Learning Neural Networks, Long Short Term Memory (LSTM), Prophet/NeuralProphet, Regression, A/B testing, and other related methodologies a huge plus.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with meticulous attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate complex results to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• This role requires being onsite in the San Francisco office Monday through Thursday and Friday as optional in the office. 

 

Our Culture & Values 

We believe that taking care of our people is vital to our success and we strive to offer equitable and transparent practices for all. We prioritize connection, growth, and wellbeing. 

People First 

Putting People First means investing in overall well-being and opportunities to grow and advance within the organization. Depending on the position and location, here are a few highlights of what benefits may be available:

 

Benefits

• A generous discount on all WSI brands
• A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
• Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits
• Tax-free commuter benefits
• A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health

 

Continued Learning

• In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
• Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities 
• Resources for self-development
• Advisor (Mentor) program
• Career development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series 

 

WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration).

This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.

The expected starting pay range for this position is $. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to competitive pay, compensation may include a variety of other components like benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities.

The expected starting pay range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000 annually. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to competitive pay, compensation may include a variety of other components like benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities. 

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Our Company

Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn teen, pottery barn kids, Rejuvenation, Mark & Graham, west elm, or Outward. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.