decision scientist - Data & Analytics (Seattle,WA)

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From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

As a Decision Scientist on the Data & Analytics (D&A) team, you will execute complex analyses – mostly focused on hypothesis testing and measurement – and translate them into actionable insights that enable leaders to make informed, data-driven decisions. You will develop recommendations, frameworks, and reports that directly influence strategic business choices and drive measurable impact.

In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional partners—including Finance, Store Development, Retail Testing, Supply Chain, Marketing, Product, and Customer teams—to support high-priority initiatives and shape key decisions across the organization. Additionally, you will contribute to the design, enhancement, and maintenance of analytical models and optimization algorithms, ensuring they remain robust, scalable, and aligned with evolving business needs.

As a decision scientist, you will…

• Conduct Exploratory Data Analysis - Analyze large-scale datasets through data wrangling, feature engineering, and statistical exploration. Build reusable data pipelines using tools such as Pandas, Databricks SQL, and Spark to uncover trends, prepare raw data for modeling, and generate actionable insights.
• Execute Analyses and Influence Strategic Decisions – Deliver complex analyses and translate results into actionable insights through clear reporting and data storytelling, providing recommendations that guide long-term business strategies.
• Drive Data Storytelling and Visualization – Design intuitive dashboards and visualizations that simplify complex data, enabling leaders to quickly understand insights and make informed decisions.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally - Partner with teams across data engineering, operations, product, supply chain, and more to translate business needs into scalable data science solutions.
• Contribute to Development and Maintenance of Analytical Models – work with the analytical team to design, enhance, and sustain statistical / analytical models tailored to specific domains such as store testing and experimentation, store development, supply chain, and marketing.
• Contribute to Predictive and Descriptive Models – Leverage historical data, domain attributes, and external signals to support the development of models that address diverse business challenges and enhance decision-making.
• Demonstrate Curiosity and a Growth Mindset - Tackle complex problems with intellectual curiosity, continuously explore new features and methodologies, and stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices.
• Thrive in a Collaborative, Impact-Driven Team - Join a high-performing, supportive team that values innovation, continuous learning, and delivering meaningful business outcomes.

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As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge / skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.  At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

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Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

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