Senior Data Scientist

Who We Are ButcherBox is a certified B Corp headquartered in Boston, and honored to be celebrating our second year in a row on Inc.'s list of Best Workplaces. At ButcherBox, we believe in better. That’s why we deliver 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef, free-range organic chicken, pork raised crate-free, and wild-caught seafood directly to our members’ doors. All of our products are humanely raised or wild-caught and never given antibiotics or added hormones ever. We’re working to build a world that’s better for all, and we’re inviting everyone to come along. For us, better means treating our planet with respect. It means improving the lives of animals and the livelihoods of farmers. It means never cutting corners when it comes to doing business. Ultimately, it means better meals, enjoyed together. Our team is made up of people who collaborate and support one another. We’re always looking for outstanding people to join our mission! About The Role We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist to uncover critical member insights from our marketing, operational, and financial data, driving smarter decisions and delivering exceptional offers, products, and services. The primary focus will be statistical analysis, high-quality predictive modeling, and end-to-end development of AI and ML systems integrated with our eCommerce platform, customer portal, and internal applications. Responsibilities Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, Operations, Product, and Engineering teams to translate business needs into data-driven solutions Perform advanced analysis and modeling using Python and Spark SQL Own projects from ideation and stakeholder engagement through production deployment and impact measurement Provide analytical thought leadership, propose new data experiments, and identify opportunities for measurable impact Champion data quality, reproducibility, and scalable code using best practices in version control (GitHub) and cloud infrastructure (Azure) Mentor junior Data Scientists, Data Engineers, and Analytics Engineers to develop their technical and business acumen Present complex findings and actionable recommendations to diverse audiences, including senior leadership Requirements Proven experience solving complex business problems with analytics, statistical analysis, and coding (Python, R, SQL) Advanced knowledge of statistical modeling: linear/multivariate models, hypothesis testing, time series analysis Familiarity with causal inference methods: instrumental variables, diff-in-diff, fixed effects regression, synthetic controls, double ML Track record of delivering robust, production-grade data solutions in a cloud environment Strong communication skills—able to translate results and recommendations for non-technical stakeholders Hands-on experience with large datasets, cloud platforms (Azure), and version control (GitHub) Demonstrated commitment to code quality and reproducible research Preferred Qualifications Evidence of using analytics to influence business strategy and drive measurable outcomes Experience solving marketing, subscriber growth, or operational problems in e-commerce or similar domains Experience in personalization modeling and reinforcement learning Success mentoring and developing data science talent Interest in sustainability, food systems, or mission-driven work aligning with ButcherBox values What We Offer Our Values We are a mission-driven company and strive to embody our values in every step of the process. ButcherBox is driven by relentless improvement, accountability, humility, and customer obsession. We want our workplace to be one of growth and learning where everyone can be safe/comfortable to show up as their authentic self to work. Anyone who loves our products and goals is welcome here! We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer aspiring to incite positive change in the pastures, the fulfillment centers, the office, and the world. Benefits Health: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, an employer-funded HSA, and short & long-term disability benefits Financial: 401(k) with generous employer match Annual bonus based on company performance Time off: unlimited paid time off policy, 20 weeks parental leave, an executive team that encourages a good work/life balance Personal growth: Annual Learning & Development stipend, and access to a range of personal and professional coaching solutions through BetterUp Food: a free Custom Classic ButcherBox each month and weekly lunch reimbursement Others: reimbursement for wellness activities, an exceptional EAP, fertility benefits, life insurance and more ButcherBox is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive environment at all steps in the hiring process. Every qualified applicant will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are happy provide reasonable accommodations during our hiring process. Please click here if you need to request an accommodation for your interview. ButcherBox does not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in any part of our hiring process. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.