Starbucks Corporation

lead data scientist- Pricing, Data & Analytics (Seattle, WA)

Starbucks Corporation • $120K — $160K *
Seattle, WA 98115In-Person
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of progressive experience in data science with proven model deployment impact.
  • Strong foundation in machine learning and statistical techniques.
  • Advanced proficiency in Python, SQL, and cloud analytics platforms like Databricks.
  • Excellent communication skills for data storytelling and visualization with tools like Tableau.
  • Experience building production systems in complex data domains.
  • Mentoring experience to guide junior data scientists.

Responsibilities

  • Build a scalable, data-driven pricing framework to optimize revenue.
  • Incorporate predictive modeling into the pricing framework.
  • Identify pricing and promotion potential through advanced analytics.
  • Implement strategies using machine learning and scenario planning.
  • Align pricing tools with business goals through cross-functional partnership.
  • Mentor and guide team members in analytics and optimization techniques.
  • Cultivate a culture of innovation within the analytics team.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Paid parental leave and family expansion reimbursement.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
  • 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree.
  • Access to backup care and DACA reimbursement.
Full Job Description
As a Lead Data Scientist on the Pricing Data Science team, you will lead the development of advanced pricing models and optimization algorithms that shape pricing decisions across US and Canada company-owned stores. You will drive the evolution of the pricing system by applying rigorous analytics, partnering with cross-functional teams, and influencing strategic workforce planning. Your work will directly impact pricing, and customer experience at scale.

As a lead data scientist, you will...

Design and Architect the Future Pricing Ecosystem

  • Build a scalable, data-driven pricing framework that optimizes revenue.
  • Incorporate predictive modeling, and ad hoc analyses into pricing framework.
    Drive Pricing and Revenue management data science
  • Identify pricing and promotion potential through advanced analytics.
  • Implement optimization strategies leveraging machine learning, simulation, and scenario planning.
  • Partner with strategy and finance to align pricing tools with business goals.
    Mentor and Develop Talent
  • Guide data scientists and senior data scientists in advanced analytics, optimization techniques, and business impact storytelling.
  • Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the analytics team.


We'd love to hear from people with:

  • 5+ years of progressive experience in data science, with a proven track record of end-to-end data product and model deployment that delivers measurable business impact.
  • Strong foundation in machine learning and statistical techniques, including regression, classification, clustering, and causal inference.
  • Advanced proficiency in Python, SQL, and cloud-based analytics platforms (e.g., Databricks, Azure), with experience developing production-grade data pipelines and model outputs.
  • Excellent communication and data storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex methodologies into clear, actionable insights through compelling visualizations and dashboards using tools like Tableau.
  • Experience building in-house production systems in complex and data-rich domains.
  • Mentoring experience


Preferred Skills:

  • Expertise in building Bayesian elasticity models and causal inference
  • Experience in optimization techniques such as linear programming, mixed-integer programming, or heuristic algorithms for decision support
  • Background with PySpark and Databricks for distributed data processing and scalable analytics in cloud environments


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*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree through Arizona State University's online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.

*If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.

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.

We believe we do our best work when we're together, which is why we're onsite four days a week.

Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!

About Starbucks Corporation

Starbucks is an international chain of restaurants that retails handcrafted coffee, tea, and fresh food items. With 23,132 stores in 65 countries and territories, Starbucks locations serve hot and cold drinks, whole-bean coffee, microground instant coffee, espresso, caffe latte, full-leaf teas, evolution fresh juices, pastries, and snacks. Most stores also sell pre-packaged food items, hot and cold sandwiches, and items such as mugs and tumblers. The stores also offer a variety of beers, wines, and appetizers, and markets books, music, and film. Some of the company’s products are seasonal or specific to the locality of the store. Starbucks-brand coffee, ice cream, and bottled cold coffee drinks are also sold at grocery stores. Starbucks was founded by Orin Smith in October 1971 and is based in Seattle, Washington.

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Gain real-world experience and build your resume through a Starbucks internship. Our interns work on projects that matter, gaining skills that are crucial to succeeding in the coffee industry and beyond. It’s an opportunity to see what a career at Starbucks might look like, with many interns going on to full-time positions within the company.

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Learn more about Starbucks Corporation
Size
383,000 employees
Market Cap
$113.2 billion
Industry
Food & Beverages
Net Income
$664.8 million
Founded
1971
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$23.1 billion
NASDAQ
SBUX
* Ladders Estimates

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