Senior Data Analyst, SMART

Candidates for this position are preferred to be based in Bangalore, India and will be expected to comply with their team's hybrid work schedule requirements.

Who we are:
Wayfair runs the largest custom e-commerce large parcel network in the United States, approximately 1.6 million square meters of logistics space. The nature of the network is inherently a highly variable ecosystem that requires flexible, reliable, and resilient systems to operate efficiently. 

We are looking for a highly motivated and solution-oriented Senior Data Analyst to join our Search team. The team leverages Wayfair’s huge datasets to inform the product roadmap of our Search algorithms and technology. We work in close collaboration with a high performing team of engineers, machine learning scientists, and product managers who are on the leading edge of the search space. Examples of our work are: 

• Design, run and analyze the results of A/B tests of new search algorithms and strategies  (e.g. to generate predictive search suggestions); we also develop new testing and test analysis methodologies.
• KPI reporting and monitoring; this includes anomaly detection tools and advanced measurement approaches.
• Exploratory data analysis (e.g. clustering/segmentation) to generate new insights & inform our search roadmap.
• Use and develop our in-house automated tools; for instance, we have created a QA tool to better understand the performance of our new algorithms before A/B testing them.

What you will do:

• Run open-ended exploratory data analysis to identify new ideas and opportunities
• Design and run A/B tests of our latest search algorithms
• Proactively monitor our search algos and systems to identify potential issues, determine root causes, and resolve. 
• Build new tools that allow us to be more productive and efficient
• Work closely and build productive relationships with our product, engineering and machine learning stakeholders.
• Communicate key insights and recommendations to cross-functional executive leaders across the organization

We Are a Match Because You Have:

• 3+ years of professional experience in an analytical role (in addition to any graduate education).
• Bachelors in computer science, engineering, math, statistics, economics, or other quantitative discipline; Masters preferred.
• Analytics or Data Science experiences with e-commerce companies is a strong plus.
• In-depth experience with SQL (aggregate functions, query optimization, stored procedures, string parsing, Vertica/Hive/Presto/Spark, etc.), required.
• In-depth experience with python & python tools (Jupyter notebooks, functions, pandas, sklearn, matplotlib, etc.), required.
• Experience with experimental design (A/B tests) and statistical analysis to drive business decision making, required. 
• Experience working with machine learning algorithms/techniques (decision trees, random forest, deep learning, etc.) within a business context, preferred. 
• Strong written and verbal communication with a team player, highly collaborative attitude. 
• Ability to collaborate and proactively communicate with stakeholders.
• Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results. Thrive in a fast-paced environment. 
• Strong business acumen, analytical skills, and technical abilities along with problem-solving skills.

About Wayfair Inc.

Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston or Berlin, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.

No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Your personal data is processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice (https://www.wayfair.com/careers/privacy). If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights under applicable privacy and data protection laws, please contact us at dataprotectionofficer@wayfair.com.