Remote (Global)

DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. is hiring a Senior Data Scientist - Customer Intent, Decision Engine (REMOTE)

About the Role

This position involves developing data-driven models to understand customer intent and power decision-making systems. The candidate will work on scalable machine learning solutions, collaborate with engineering and product teams, and translate business problems into analytical frameworks.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement machine learning models to predict customer behavior
  • Develop algorithms that power automated decision systems
  • Collaborate with data engineers to productionize models
  • Analyze large datasets to uncover patterns in customer interactions
  • Translate business requirements into quantitative problems
  • Evaluate model performance using statistical methods
  • Work with product teams to integrate insights into customer-facing features
  • Optimize decision engines for scalability and accuracy
  • Maintain documentation for models and analytical processes
  • Stay current with advancements in machine learning and data science
  • Present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Ensure data quality and integrity across pipelines
  • Support A/B testing frameworks for model validation
  • Apply natural language processing techniques when relevant
  • Use statistical modeling to assess customer intent signals
  • Contribute to the design of data collection strategies
  • Monitor model performance in production environments
  • Troubleshoot issues in data pipelines and model outputs
  • Apply cloud-based data tools and platforms
  • Follow best practices in model governance and reproducibility

Nice to Have

  • PhD in a relevant technical field
  • Experience in retail or e-commerce domain
  • Background in behavioral analytics or customer journey modeling
  • Knowledge of real-time decisioning systems
  • Experience with feature stores and model monitoring tools
  • Familiarity with deep learning frameworks
  • Contributions to open-source data science projects
  • Experience mentoring junior data scientists
  • Published work in data science or machine learning venues

Work Arrangement

REMOTE

Team

Part of a data science and analytics team focused on customer behavior and decision systems

Why This Role Matters

  • The insights generated directly influence how customers are engaged across digital platforms
  • Models developed in this role help personalize experiences at scale
  • Work impacts key business metrics including conversion and retention
  • Opportunity to shape the future of data-driven decisioning in a large retail environment

What to Expect

  • Remote work with flexible scheduling within business hours
  • Collaboration via digital tools with cross-functional teams
  • Regular code and model reviews
  • Quarterly planning aligned with business objectives

Not specified

Required Skills
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DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc.
DICK’S Sporting Goods is a sporting goods retailer that believes in how positively sports can change lives and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce.
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Posted 6 months ago