Data Scientist I

Wayfair; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

2nd.MD access

GeoBlue insurance

Wellbeing support

Life Insurance

401(k) matching

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Gym discounts

BenefitHub perks

Donation matching

Job summary

Wayfair seeks a data scientist in Boston to build scalable analytics products using SQL, Python, Looker, and Looker Studio. You’ll develop forecasting models and data pipelines to support supply chain decisions, with a focus on performance metrics and actionable insights.

This Boston-based role follows a four-in-office, one-day-remote schedule (Friday). Applicants should have an MS in a quantitative field, strong Python/SQL skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• MS in a quantitative field with a strong academic record.
• Analytical thinker who can structure complex data and modeling problems.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL with a track record of insight leading to action.
• Experience analyzing large data sets and building forecasting or performance models.
• US work authorization without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable analytics products in SQL, Python, and Looker to inform leadership and internal customers.
• Create automated data pipelines and dashboards using Google Cloud Composer.
• Conduct statistical analyses to derive performance insights and forecasts.
• Enhance demand forecasting models for new business strategies.
• Develop segment-level projections and company-wide KPI views.
• Establish scalable data structures for inventory performance metrics.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data analysis

Statistics

Problem solving

Communication

Education

MS in Engineering/OR/Math/Economics

Tools

Looker

Looker Studio

Google Cloud Composer

G Suite / Google Workspace

Job description

Salary Range: $91,500 - $104,000 per year

Location: Boston, MA

This is a Boston based opportunity with a 4 day in office expectation (Monday - Thursday) with 1 day remote (Friday).

At this time, Wayfair will not sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position for the following work visas: STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN.

Wayfair is continuing to expand our commitment to hiring and supporting talent early in their careers, focusing on filling opportunities with recent graduates who have 0-3 years of work experience. We are continually recruiting candidates for this position on a rolling basis as we have a high volume of openings that become available.

Who We Are

Wayfair is on a mission to find the most talented engineers entering the tech world! Do you love innovating and creating new tools from scratch? We’re looking for engineers who love

Wayfair is looking for candidates who are passionate about programming, and have strong core fundamentals. If you feel confident in your knowledge of object oriented design, data structures, & algorithms and your ability to grow your skills over time, please apply! We want to connect with developers who are eager to work in a highly collaborative team and add to Wayfair’s culture. You will have the opportunity to work on one of the following teams:sharing ideas, collaborating to improve them, and being a part of the full software development process. Our engineers are enthusiastic problem solvers and our teams are highly collaborative.

What You’ll Do

• Build scalable analytics products in SQL, Python, and G-Suite visualization platforms (LookerStudio, Looker) that enable leadership and other internal customers to understand and manage performance, including forward looking models that evaluate the impact of our strategy on fulfillment activities, resourcing, and costs
• Build automated infrastructure in Google Cloud Composer to load and transform data, run models or analytical frameworks, and update front end dashboards.
• Perform statistical analysis across large data sets to develop performance insights and forward looking projections of business outcomes
• Make demand forecasting model enhancements to account for new business strategies that drive specific demand patterns
• Build segment level performance projections to develop holistic views which indicate company wide trajectory across various operational KPI
• Establish data structures that enable scalability in the processes and tools to monitor CG inventory performance across key KPIs (turns, availability, penetration, positioning) and allow for adjacent teams to consume that data
• Communicate findings with colleagues from computer science, operations research and business backgrounds

What You’ll Need

Basic Qualifications

• MS in a quantitative field (Engineering, Operations Research, Mathematics, Economics) with a strong academic record
• A highly analytical individual who can give structure to complex and often ambiguous data and modeling problems
• Exceptional analytics skill set, including a high degree of comfort / expertise with Python and relational databases (SQL) on a daily basis with proven track record of insight development leading to action
• Comfort operating with large data sets to identify trends, drill into specific details, make recommendations, and deliver upon desired outcomes
• High attention to detail with ability to appropriately manage and prioritize projects and tasks appropriately that leads to results
• Innovative problem-solving skills with a tenacity to develop ideas independently and thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment
• Passionate about tackling complex supply-chain business problems from problem definition and business-case development to implementation
• Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by Wayfair now or in the future. This includes the following work visas: STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN.

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

Possible Team Placements

As an L1 Data Scientist based in Boston, you’ll be matched to a specific team based on business need and your skills and interests. Possible placements span both our Technology and Commercial & Operations organizations. On the Technology side, you may join customer-facing teams that power our storefront experience or our fintech and loyalty products, building data foundations, experimentation frameworks, and analytics that shape how customers discover, shop, and pay at Wayfair. On the Commercial & Operations side, you may work on teams focused on supply chain, forecasting and replenishment, network planning, or broader operations analytics, using data to optimize inventory, delivery speed, cost, and overall customer experience. Team placement is finalized during the hiring process, and all roles offer close partnership with product, engineering, and business stakeholders.

Why You’ll Love Wayfair

Benefits & Perks

• Full health benefits available (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA) 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, plus an enhanced offering of therapy and coaching.
• 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 thousands of perks & discounts through BenefitHub.
• Yearly match up to $500 for personal donations made by employees to registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits.

Purpose & Inclusion At Wayfair

At Wayfair, we pride ourselves on fostering an environment where every individual experiences a fair and equitable employee journey. We are committed to developing targeted resources that raise awareness around inclusion and eliminate barriers, ensuring Wayfair provides a fair and inclusive workplace experience for everyone.

Social Impact & Responsibility

At Wayfair, we focus on helping people on their journey to home - specifically those who have lost their way from home. We do this by leveraging our best assets, such as collaborating with leading nonprofit organizations, coordinating in-kind product donations, empowering our employees to get involved through paid volunteer time off programs, and encouraging our customers to donate. This multi-faceted approach allows us to support communities in need in authentic ways that align with Wayfair's broader mission of helping everyone, anywhere create their sense of home.

Assistance For Individuals With Disabilities

Wayfair is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Wayfair will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by completing our Accomodations for Applicants form.

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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 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.

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