Lead, Data Scientist

Want to help pets live their best lives?

We’re proud to be where the pets go and where the pet people go. If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.

Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets and people.

• Pet First – Protect & Empower. All pets should Live their Best Life. We put the needs of pets and pet parents at the center of everything we do.
• Foster the Fun – Connect & Bond. Our Passion for pets brings us together! We celebrate the journey of pet parenthood through district experiences, products, and services.
• Let’s Go! Own & Commit. We are stronger as One Petco team. We bring our unique superpowers and champion authenticity in everyone to drive success.

About Petco:

We’re proud to be "where the pets go" to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years — from their favorite meals and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it, because we live it. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood — the boundless boops, missing slippers, late night zoomies and everything in between. And we’re here for it. Every tail wag, every vet visit, every step of the way. We are 29,000+ strong and together we nurture the pet-human bond in more than 1,500 Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. In 1999, we founded Petco Love. Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for approximately 7 million animals through in-store adoption events.

Position Purpose:

As Lead Data Scientist on Petco’s Enterprise Analytics and Data Science team, you will spearhead the development and deployment of scalable, production-grade machine learning models that enable personalized membership and digital experiences. You will partner closely with stakeholders in the membership and digital teams to plan and execute data science initiatives that support customer engagement, loyalty growth, and digital performance.

Essential Job Functions: The incumbent must be able to perform all of the following duties and responsibilities with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Build, maintain, optimize, and productionize machine learning models and advanced algorithms that enhance membership and digital customer experiences.
• Generate and test hypotheses and analyze and interpret results of experiments.
• Communicate insights and recommendations through clear written reports and verbal presentations to audiences of varying technical sophistication.
• Improve upon existing methodologies by developing new data sources, testing model enhancements, and refining model parameters.
• Define requirements and collaborate with engineering teams to develop analytic capabilities, platforms, and pipelines that enable scalable modeling.
• Develop and monitor KPIs across multiple business areas, ensuring accurate tracking and performance measurement.
• Provide leadership, including guiding and training, to more junior data scientists.

Education and Experience

• MS or PhD in Statistics, Math, Engineering, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• 8+ years of experience in business analytics and data science.
• Previous experience working with machine learning/deep learning for real-world problems in a corporate environment is a must.
• Demonstrable track record of dealing well with ambiguity, prioritizing needs, and delivering results in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with SQL and Python required; proficiency in R is a strong plus.
• Ability to explain/present complicated/advanced analytical methodology and results to non-technical audiences.
• Advanced quantitative modeling, statistical analysis, and critical thinking skills.
• Related experience in a retail organization is a strong plus.

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Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

The pay ranges outlined below are presented in accordance with state-specific regulations. These ranges may differ in other areas and could be subject to variation based on regulatory minimum wage requirements. Actual pay rates will depend on factors such as position, location, level of experience, and applicable state or local minimum wage laws. If the regulatory minimum wage exceeds the minimum indicated in the pay range below, the regulatory minimum wage will be the minimum rate applied.

Salary Range: $142,100.00 - $213,100.00

Hourly or Salary Range will be reflected above. For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO - see https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.

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