Sr. data scientist- Data & Analytics

Starbucks is looking for a Senior/Lead Data Scientist in Nashville, TN (onsite) to build statistical and machine learning solutions that address high-impact problems and inform business decisions. This role combines hands-on model development with operationalizing analytics so results can be used in real workflows. You will collaborate across functions to turn ambiguous questions into measurable outcomes.

What you’ll do

• Develop and apply analytical models using statistical and/or machine learning methods to improve decision-making, performance, and customer or partner outcomes.
• Translate business needs into data science solutions by defining the approach, sourcing and validating data, and communicating clear recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Operationalize your work by building repeatable analysis and model pipelines, improving model performance over time, and contributing to shared standards such as documentation, version control, and reproducibility.

Requirements

• 4+ years in data science, applied analytics, or a closely related field.
• BA/BS in a quantitative field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Proficiency with Python or R and SQL.

Preferred qualifications

• MS/PhD in a quantitative discipline (or equivalent advanced experience).
• Experience deploying or maintaining models in production, including monitoring, retraining, and performance measurement.
• Experience with cloud analytics platforms (such as AWS or Azure) and/or distributed computing (such as Spark).
• Familiarity with experiment design / causal inference and translating findings into business actions.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor others and influence cross-functional partners toward adoption.

Tools you’ll work with

Python, R, SQL, AWS, Azure, Spark

Compensation

USD 115,300 - 192,400 per year

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Other voluntary insurance benefits
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Paid parental leave
• Family expansion reimbursement
• Paid vacation from date of hire
• Sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked)
• Eight paid holidays
• Two personal days per year
• Participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match (eligible partners)
• Discounted company stock program (S.I.P.)
• Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock)
• Incentivized emergency savings
• Financial well-being tools
• 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan
• Student loan management resources
• Access to other educational opportunities
• Backup care
• DACA reimbursement
• Vacation accrual rules for certain states (CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND, RI) and other states