AD, Data Science

Chewy

Chewy

Data Science

Bellevue, WA, USA

USD 189,684-296k / year + Equity

Posted on May 23, 2026

Job Description:

Associate Director, Data Science

Bellevue, WA – Merchandising – Full time – R29785

Job Description:

What you’ll do:

  • Combine deep understanding of machine learning, advanced data analysis, statistical testing, and the ability to communicate insights effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Operate as a full stack data scientist utilizing expertise in both machine learning and cloud technologies, while also growing and leading a team.
  • Lead data science projects through development lifecycle including offline evaluation, deployment, experimentation, feedback, and model improvements.
  • Formalize procedures about how models are expected to behave, creating definitions of outliers, developing methods to identify them systematically, and explaining why they are reasonable or identifying fixes.
  • Design, develop, and implement machine learning models for various applications, including but not limited to predictive analytics, natural language processing, generative AI, and computer vision for different retail applications.
  • Research and implement state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms to address specific business challenges.
  • Analyze large, complex data sets to extract actionable insights and identify trends, patterns, and opportunities.
  • Handle data collection, cleansing, and validation processes to ensure data integrity and reliability.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, software engineers, and domain experts, to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.
  • Document code, algorithms, and processes to facilitate knowledge sharing and ensure reproducibility.
  • Provide technical guidance in best practices for model development to the data science team.

What you’ll need:

  • Minimum Requirements: Master’s degree in Data Science, Math, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field and 4 years of experience as a Computer and Information Systems Managers or a related position/occupation.
  • Alternate Education and Experience: Ph.D. degree in Data Science, Math, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field and 2 years of experience as a Computer and Information Systems Managers or a related position/occupation.
  • Full term of experience must include:
    • Apply advanced mathematics and data science methodologies;
    • Standard machine learning and statistical techniques including predictive models (time series, regression, etc.), classification, forecasting; and
    • Programming in Python and ML frameworks.
  • Experience must also include:
    • Developing and deploying advanced machine learning models and algorithms in a production environment.

Employer: Chewy, Inc.

Office Address: 1110 112th Avenue NE, Suite 500, Bellevue, WA 98004

Other: 10% international/domestic travel required. Telecommuting permitted. Supervises 5 reports - Data Scientist III, Data Scientist II, Machine Learning Engineer III.

The base salary range for this role is $189,684 to $296,000 per year.

  • The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for 401k and a new hire and annual equity grant. C08+ positions may also be eligible for annual bonus.

We offer different types of insurance and benefits, such as medical/Rx, vision, dental, life, disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident. We offer parental leave, family services benefits, backup dependent care, flexible spending accounts, telemedicine, pet adoption reimbursement, employee assistance program, and many discounts including 10% off pet insurance and 20% off at Chewy.com.

Exempt salary team members have unlimited PTO, subject to manager approval. Team members will receive six paid holidays per year. Team members may be eligible for paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations.

  • The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for 401k and a new hire and annual equity grant. C08+ positions may also be eligible for annual bonus.

We offer different types of insurance and benefits, such as medical/Rx, vision, dental, life, disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident. We offer parental leave, family services benefits, backup dependent care, flexible spending accounts, telemedicine, pet adoption reimbursement, employee assistance program, and many discounts including 10% off pet insurance and 20% off at Chewy.com.

Exempt salary team members have unlimited PTO, subject to manager approval. Team members will receive six paid holidays per year. Team members may be eligible for paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations.

Chewy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact CAAR@chewy.com.

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