Data Scientist

Data ScientistAs a Data Scientist, you'll apply innovative statistical and machine learning methods in a scientifically rigorous manner to dive into the largest and most complex data across the enterprise to answer the most difficult questions that are foundational to driving real-world value by offering deep insight into every aspect of the business. In this role, you will have the opportunity to be involved in the most important strategic efforts to provide analytic thought leadership that drives a data-grounded perspective to help Best Buy think critically and differently about all aspects of our business to improve our core capabilities and unleash the next generation of customer experiences that will transform the way Best Buy operates day-to-day. This role is hybrid, which means you will be required to work on site Monday through Thursday at the Best Buy corporate office in Richfield, Minnesota. You can work virtually from home or another non-Best Buy location on Friday. The recruiter or hiring manager will provide more details during the hiring process. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Relocation assistance is not available for this role.What you'll doApply scientific methods to solve real-world business problems using dataUtilize cutting edge statistical and machine learning methods to dig deep into complex data to deliver data-driven solutions across all areas of the business but primarily Marketing and CustomerEmploy broad and deep knowledge of statistics, analytics, and machine learning to contribute to and enhance Best Buy's core data science capabilitiesMine large structured and unstructured data appropriately to glean actionable insights and to make recommendations on how the data can be used to help solve straightforward business problemsCommunicate with business partners to effectively translate complex models and solutions to different audiencesCollaborate with other stakeholder teams to implement and deploy scalable solutionsBasic qualificationsBachelor's degree in a highly quantitative field (e.g. Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Operations Research, etc)2 or more years of experience in data science, data analysis, data mining or other similar business functions.2 or more years of experience with data science/analytics programming languages (e.g. Python, R)2 or more years of experience implementing impactful ML models.2 or more years writing SQL queries and working with relational databases.Experience presenting complex technical information to a wide variety of audiencesPreferred qualificationsMaster's degree in a highly quantitative field (e.g. Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Operations Research, etc)Experience with Causal InferenceExperience with Retail Market Data, Market Share DataExperience working with LLMs in a production setting (prompt engineering, Agentic AI, etc.)Experience building production ready machine learning modelsFamiliar with Cloud computing platforms (e.g. GCP, AWS)Familiar with GitWhat's in it for you We're committed to helping our people thrive at work and at home. We offer generous benefits that address your total well-being and provide support as you need it, especially key moments in your life. Our benefits include:Competitive payGenerous employee discountPhysical and mental well-being supportAbout us As part of the Best Buy team, you'll help us fulfill our purpose to enrich lives through technology. We bring that to life every day by humanizing and personalizing tech solutions for every stage of life — in our stores, online and in customers' homes. Our culture is built on deeply supporting and valuing our amazing employees who make it all possible. We're committed to being a great place to work, where you can unlock unique career possibilities. Above all, we aim to provide a place where you can bring your full, authentic self to work now and into the future. Tomorrow works here. ™ Best Buy is an equal opportunity employer