Senior Data Scientist - Lead Analytics & AI Solutions

Socket.dev; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot is seeking a Sr. Data Scientist to lead data science initiatives that drive profitability, efficiency, and customer experience. You will help build advanced analytics infrastructure, identify business opportunities, and mentor data scientists across project teams.

As a senior contributor, you will present insights to leaders, collaborate with product managers, and help staff and recruit data science talent. Strong communication and cross-functional partnership are essential.

Qualifications

• PhD in a quantitative field (Computer Science, Math, Statistics, etc.)
• 6+ years of experience in business intelligence and analytics
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Power Point
• Proficient in Python
• Proficient running queries against data (preferably with Google BigQuery or SQL)
• Proficient with data visualization software (preferably Tableau)
• Mastery utilizing statistical techniques to identify key insights that help solve business problems
• Proficient in Prescriptive Modeling like optimization, computer vision, recommendation, search or NLP
• Demonstrated proficiency in predictive modeling, data mining and data analysis
• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field
• Minimum Years of Work Experience: 5

Responsibilities

• 35% Solution Development - design and develop algorithms and models on large datasets to create business insights
• 30% Project Management & Team Support - determine goals, prioritize work and mentor juniors
• 20% Business Collaboration - develop trust with internal customers and cross-functional teams
• 15% Technical Exploration & Development - continue learning and codify reusable solutions

Skills

Python

Statistical analysis

Mentoring

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

PhD in a quantitative field

Tools

Google BigQuery

SQL

Tableau

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Home Depot is seeking a Sr. Data Scientist to lead data science initiatives that drive profitability, efficiency, and customer experience. You will help build advanced analytics infrastructure, identify business opportunities, and mentor data scientists across project teams.

As a senior contributor, you will present insights to leaders, collaborate with product managers, and help staff and recruit data science talent. Strong communication and cross-functional partnership are essential.