Senior Data Scientist, Customer Conversion

Carmax

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Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Richmond, VA
Salary
$106,000–$159,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
125 days ago
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Confirmed live today

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $132k
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This role pays less than 76% of similar roles. Most pay $135,000–$203,900 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $132k versus about $169k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Carmax

CarMax is the largest used car retailer in the United States, offering a customer-friendly, no-haggle buying experience with a broad selection of quality used vehicles, financing, and vehicle protection plans. Industry: Automotive Retail

Carmax currently has 33 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $104,000–$156,000 across 19 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Senior Data Scientist, Customer Conversion

The Senior Data Scientist, Customer Conversion joins the Customer Conversion Data Science team to build and maintain machine learning and artificial intelligence solutions. This role focuses on developing algorithms that help customers navigate the vehicle buying journey through intelligent communications, AI-driven support, and personalized digital experiences. You will design and maintain ML models, analytical frameworks, and statistical tests while partnering with software engineers to deploy production algorithms. Key responsibilities include assessing model performance, identifying improvement opportunities, and exploring new use cases to drive operational effectiveness. Required skills include proficiency in Python, SQL, and large-scale analysis of numerical and textual data. Candidates should possess experience in model evaluation and experimental design to solve complex business problems within the automotive retail domain.

What does a Data Scientist earn in Virginia?

Median $162000 from 89 postings across 9 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design and develop machine learning, statistical, and AI algorithms to impact critical business areas.
  • Partner with software engineers to deploy and maintain production algorithms.
  • Assess the performance of production models and identify specific opportunities for improvement.
  • Explore new use cases for algorithms with cross-functional teams to create new customer experiences.
  • Design tests and develop data collection strategies to improve algorithm performance.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on model evaluation, experimental design, and advanced analytics.

What we're looking for

  • Degree in Statistics, Data Science, or a related field.
  • 1-2 years of experience developing and maintaining ML/AI models in a business setting.
  • 1-2 years of experience evaluating and assessing model performance for traditional ML algorithms and/or AI systems.
  • 1-2 years of experience designing and analyzing statistical tests.
  • Proficiency in Python, SQL, and other languages for large scale analysis of numerical and textual data.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to communicate complex concepts and tie results to business outcomes.
  • Strong results focus, project management, and teamwork skills.
  • Work Authorization: Applicants.

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