URBN Senior Data Scientist

URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly); Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join their innovative Data Science Organization. This role will focus on building and maintaining machine learning systems that support various brands. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in data science and machine learning to deliver actionable insights that drive business decisions. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you will manage data pipelines, develop predictive models, and create visualizations that inform marketing and product strategies. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and analytical thinking, and make a significant impact on the company's strategic goals.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plans

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• 3+ years in data science with machine learning project experience.
• Advanced SQL and extensive Python experience required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses to optimize customer experience.
• Manage the end-to-end data pipeline and feature engineering.
• Develop machine learning models for customer segmentation.

Skills

Machine Learning

Data Analysis

SQL

Python

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Cloud Platforms

Data Visualization

Education

MS Degree in Analytics, Mathematics, or Data Science

Relevant Work Experience

Tools

scikit-learn

Jupyter Notebooks

Google Cloud

AWS

Azure

Looker Studio

MicroStrategy

Tableau

Google Analytics

Job description

Join to apply for the URBN Senior Data Scientist role at URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly)

URBN is hiring a Senior Data Scientist to join the Data Science Organization. This team is responsible for building, deploying, and maintaining Machine Learning systems to support the URBN brands. Our expertise spans project management, machine learning, software engineering, data engineering, and analytics. Unlike most Data Science organizations, our team is a full-service Machine Learning solution provider, taking projects from ideation and requirements through deployment of production services.

The Senior Data Scientist role requires a strong foundation in data science and machine learning best practices, with the ability to design and deliver data-driven solutions that inform business decisions and power ML-based initiatives. This role will focus on a blend of analytical and machine learning project work, collaborating closely with cross-functional team members and brand partners across the organization. We collaborate with brand teams on marketing and analytics initiatives, spanning customer insights, marketing performance optimization, and broader strategic projects like store clustering that go beyond traditional marketing. The ideal candidate will be comfortable navigating both structured analysis and model development, translating insights into actionable outcomes that support strategic goals.

Role Responsibilities

1. Perform deep-dive analyses to understand and optimize the customer experience
2. Manage the end-to-end data pipeline, including acquisition, cleaning, processing, and feature engineering
3. Create reports and visualizations that drive decision-making for a variety of partners, including Marketing, Product, Personalization, and Finance
4. Develop and implement statistical and machine learning models for customer segmentation, predictive modeling, and other business applications
5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into data-driven solutions

Role Qualifications

• At least 3 years in a data science role with machine learning project experience
• Advanced SQL proficiency
• Extensive experience with Python (R is a plus)
• Ability to identify patterns and trends in data and generate relevant business insights
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to tailor technical insights to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills
• Self-starter who can manage priorities independently while collaborating effectively within a cross-functional team environment
• Strong attention to detail without losing sight of the bigger picture
• Solid understanding of fundamental Machine Learning concepts (train/dev/test sets, overfitting, scoring metrics)
• Experience with Cloud platforms (Google Cloud, AWS, Azure) is preferred
• Strong with ML tools (scikit-learn, Jupyter Notebooks, LLMs)
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Looker Studio, MicroStrategy, or Tableau
• Experience in Customer, Marketing, or eCommerce is a plus
• Experience with web and marketing analytics tools like Google Analytics is a plus
• MS Degree or relevant work experience in Analytics, Mathematics, Data Science, or related field

The Perks

URBN offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, employee discounts, retirement plans, and more. For details, visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits

EEO Statement

URBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. We promote a safe, fair, and respectful workplace and offer anti-harassment training to all employees.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Retail, Apparel, Fashion, Consumer Services