Senior Data Scientist

Salary: $126,000 - 166,000 per year Requirements:

• We require a bachelors degree in data science, computer science, statistics, applied mathematics, or another quantitative discipline.
• We look for 3+ years of increasingly complex data science experience.
• We need strong hands-on experience developing and deploying advanced algorithms using machine learning, statistical, and optimization approaches.
• We expect expertise with modern analytics tools, programming languages, and cloud platforms such as Python, R, Spark, SQL, and Google Cloud Platform.
• We value strong problem-solving ability with a focus on product development.
• We seek experience designing rapid experiments to evaluate new ideas or initiatives and iterating quickly.
• We require effective communication and collaboration skills across all levels.
• A masters degree and/or Ph.D. is preferred.
• Retail, logistics, supply chain management, or marketing model experience is preferred.
• Experience with commercial or open-source optimization tools such as Gurobi, Pyomo, or CPLEX is preferred.
• We expect the ability to follow company policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
• We require the ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance and meet scheduling expectations.
• We need basic math, reading, handwriting, and computer operation skills.
• We expect the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks, and stay composed under pressure.
• We require the ability to work as part of a team and respond proactively to direction from leadership and colleagues.

• We partner with data science teams and cross-functional stakeholders to solve business challenges using advanced analytics and machine learning.
• We lead exploratory data analysis to uncover actionable insights.
• We translate business needs into technical solutions.
• We design, build, and implement statistical, machine learning, and optimization models.
• We tune and improve models and algorithms to enhance performance and scalability.
• We help design experiments to answer targeted business questions.
• We identify opportunities to improve key business metrics within assigned functional areas.
• We drive adoption and practical use of data science products and models.
• We convert data science outputs into measurable business outcomes and value.
• We mentor junior data scientists and promote ongoing learning and development.
• We stay current on data science and technology trends and look for ways to apply them to innovation.
• We perform large-scale optimization and statistical analysis across areas such as web analytics, forecasting, supply chain, pricing, and inventory management.
• We refine model tuning by adjusting objective functions and constraints.
• We may take on additional tasks as needed.
• We plan, prioritize, and monitor activities across business units.
• We complete or oversee projects in a timely manner.

• Cloud
• Support
• Machine Learning
• Marketing
• Python
• SQL
• Spark
• Web

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We are seeking a data science professional to join our team and work closely with cross-functional partners to support data-driven decision making through advanced analysis and machine learning. In this role, you will contribute to business optimization in areas such as web analytics, forecasting, supply chain management, pricing, and inventory management. We value innovation, continuous improvement, and strong collaboration, and we offer the opportunity to mentor others while helping drive meaningful business outcomes at Kohls.

last updated 33 week of 2026