Senior Data Scientist

Job Description

Equity Residential (NYSE : EQR) is a leading multi-family REIT with premier apartment communities in top urban markets across the U.S. We're committed to innovation, exceptional service, and a collaborative culture where employees can make an impact and help residents Live Remarkably.

The Senior Data Scientist holds a leadership role within the data team, bringing extensive experience to bear on complex and ambiguous business challenges. They play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the organization's analytical strategy, utilizing advanced analytical techniques to provide innovative solutions. Collaborating seamlessly with members of the DNA team, cross-functional teams, and key stakeholders across the enterprise, the Senior Data Scientist contributes valuable insights to guide decision-making and drive strategic initiatives. With a focus on delivering heightened value, they navigate ambiguous problem domains, leading the team in tackling sophisticated analytical tasks. In addition to their analytical prowess, Senior Data Scientists actively mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence. Their overarching goal is to elevate the data science capabilities of the organization, ensuring impactful contributions to business objectives.

Who You Are :

• A Builder and Problem Solver : You thrive in ambiguous environments, shaping structure out of complexity. You're motivated by solving hard, high-impact problems - from modeling resident behavior to optimizing pricing systems - and take pride in seeing your work move from prototype to production.
• Scientifically Rigor and Pragmatic : You pair strong statistical and machine learning foundations with the judgment to choose the right level of complexity. You care about sound experimentation and model validity but know that elegant, deployable solutions matter most.
• Business-Curious and Insight-Driven : You're as comfortable digging into the data as you are discussing trade-offs with business leaders. You ask sharp questions, produce clear narratives, and connect analytical outcomes to decisions that drive measurable results.
• Results-Driven : You are committed to achieving high standards, continually driving improvements and fostering a culture of excellence.
• Collaborative and Technical Mentor : You enjoy working alongside data engineers and analysts to bring models to life, and you naturally elevate those around you - sharing code practices, explaining modeling choices, and helping others see the "why" behind the work.
• Execution-Focused : You move fast, communicate clearly, and take ownership from research through deployment. You care about impact, not just analysis.

What You'll Do :

Previous Experience & Requirements :

Salary : $150,000 - $184,000 per year; in addition to base salary, a discretionary 13% annual bonus is provided.

The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications.

Highlights of the wellbeing benefits for Full-time employees include :

Learn more about our Total Wellbeing program here.

Equity Residential is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. No job applicant or employee will be discriminated against because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, sexual / gender identity, age, disability, pregnancy, national origin, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Equity Residential is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. Equity Residential has a smoke-free workplace environment.