Data Scientist, Wayfair

Experienced Graduates, Winter 2025

Salary not provided
SQL
Python
Looker
Java
Excel
C
Junior and Mid level
Boston

More information about location

3+ days a week in office

Wayfair

A global online homeware marketplace

Job no longer available

Wayfair

A global online homeware marketplace

1001+ employees

B2CRetailLifestyleMarketplaceInterior designFurnitureHome improvementeCommerce

Job no longer available

Salary not provided
SQL
Python
Looker
Java
Excel
C
Junior and Mid level
Boston

More information about location

3+ days a week in office

1001+ employees

B2CRetailLifestyleMarketplaceInterior designFurnitureHome improvementeCommerce

Company mission

To help everyone, anywhere create their feeling of home.

Role

Who you are

  • 1-3 years of transferable experience in a corporate environment, in an analytics, business intelligence, data science or engineering role performing quantitative analysis, including internship and co-op experience
  • Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by Wayfair now or in the future
  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, Information Systems, Economics, Management or other quantitative discipline

Desirable

  • Proficient knowledge of SQL (incl. Aggregate functions, joins, etc.) or other structured programming language(s) (e.g. Python, Java, C)
  • Hands-on experience conducting quantitative analyses on large data sets; experience with Excel (pivot tables, vlookup, etc.) and Looker a plus
  • Analytical, creative, and innovative approach to solving problems
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Ecommerce or retail analytics experience a strong plus

What the job involves

  • Wayfair is continuing to expand our commitment to hiring and supporting talent early in their careers, focusing on filling opportunities with experienced graduates who have 1-3 years of experience
  • Wayfair Data Science is the engine that powers an enterprise obsessed with data
  • The Wayfair websites generate over 100M clicks from the millions of customers that visit our sites every day to discover and purchase home goods
  • The Data Science team is focused on understanding and optimizing customer behavior as a key enabler for the company to move fast and iterate quickly on big business problems
  • Leveraging cutting-edge technology and multi-terabyte datasets, analysts will collaborate closely with broader teams within Wayfair such as Product Management, Software Engineering, and Product Design, in order to solve challenging problems
  • Typical responsibilities include constructing SQL queries, analyzing customer or supplier behavior and trends to generate actionable insights, and developing new recommendations for stakeholders
  • Become the subject matter expert for data, analytics, and testing within a business unit to ensure accurate and proper interpretation of core business metrics and consumer behavior
  • Collaborate with all facets of the organization including product management, engineering, and creative design to identify the most impactful ways for data and analytics to drive decision making and accelerate profitable growth
  • Perform deep-dive analysis, including the application of advanced analytical techniques, to solve some of the more critical and complex business problems including website funnel progression, customer segmentation and targeting, and supply chain optimization
  • Comprehend, extract, and massage information from multi-terabyte data sources including sales, clickstream, logistics, product, and customer databases to deliver business insights and recommendations
  • Develop data visualizations, including reports, dashboards, and analyses in Looker to distribute data insights in an easily digestible manner to over 7000 global employees
  • Design and build solutions to empower stakeholders across Wayfair to self-serve analytical needs

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-14% employee growth in 12 months

Company

Our take

Wayfair emerged in the early era of eCommerce with a mission to revolutionize online shopping, offering customers a convenient platform to purchase goods. Today, it stands as one of the foremost global players in the online furniture delivery industry, boasting an impressive inventory of over 33 million products.

Renowned for its extensive product range and comprehensive service offerings, Wayfair distinguishes itself by providing an end-to-end customer experience, from browsing to doorstep delivery. Despite its prominence, the company faces profitability challenges attributed largely to expansion expenses. Nonetheless, its solid presence in the competitive online homeware sector solidifies its position as a key contender.

With ambitious global expansion plans, Wayfair remains committed to maintaining its leadership in the industry. As it aspires to become the ultimate destination for all home needs, its more recent ventures into physical retail represent significant strides toward this overarching goal.

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