Data Scientist, Analytics Partner — SQL & Python

Starbucks; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition coverage via Starbucks College

Stock program

Job summary

Starbucks is seeking a Data Scientist to partner with cross-functional teams and translate complex data into decision-ready insights. You will develop pipelines, build and refine data science models, and communicate findings to influence business decisions.

Requires 1+ year in data science or analytics, proficiency in SQL and Python or R, and experience with visualization tools. Strong communication and detail orientation are essential. On-site work in Seattle with comprehensive partner benefits.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in data science, analytics, or related work.
• BA/BS or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency with SQL and Python and/or R (data prep, pipelines, modeling).
• Working knowledge of common modeling techniques (regression, classification, etc.).
• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, or similar).
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Extract, shape, and validate data using SQL and other tools to create analytics-ready datasets.
• Build and improve models and pipelines and create data pipelines for training and outputs.
• Communicate insights by explaining methods, building visualizations, and translating results into actionable recommendations.

Skills

SQL proficiency

Python

R

Data visualization

Communication

Education

BA/BS in quantitative field

MS/PhD preferred

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Git

Job description

Starbucks is seeking a Data Scientist to partner with cross-functional teams and translate complex data into decision-ready insights. You will develop pipelines, build and refine data science models, and communicate findings to influence business decisions.

Requires 1+ year in data science or analytics, proficiency in SQL and Python or R, and experience with visualization tools. Strong communication and detail orientation are essential. On-site work in Seattle with comprehensive partner benefits.