Data Scientist

WILLIAMS-SONOMA INDIA
JOB DESCRIPTION
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Work Location : Pune, India
Job Title : Data Scientist (Lead)
Business Unit : WSI Corporate Technology, Pune/Hyderabad
 

Lead Data Scientist

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Lead Data Scientist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in advanced analytics, machine learning, and agentic AI, with a proven ability to lead complex projects from ideation to deployment. This role involves driving innovation, mentoring junior team members, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful, data-driven solutions in the retail sector.
 

Responsibilities
 

•    Lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced predictive models, agentic AI solutions, and statistical analyses to solve high-impact business problems.

•    Analyze large, complex datasets to extract actionable insights and guide strategic decision-making.

•    Drive exploratory data analysis (EDA) and communicate findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

•    Partner with business leaders and stakeholders to define analytical objectives, data requirements, and success metrics.

•    Mentor and provide technical guidance to data scientists and ML engineers, fostering a culture of learning and innovation.

•    Architect and optimize scalable data pipelines and workflows using Spark and other big data technologies.

•    Oversee the integration of agentic AI models with traditional machine learning approaches, ensuring robust, autonomous, and multi-modal solutions.

•    Monitor, evaluate, and continuously improve the performance of deployed models and analytics solutions.

•    Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in AI, ML, and data science.

•    Contribute to the development of data science standards, code reviews, and knowledge sharing within the team.
 

Criteria
 

•    Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

•    8+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or a related role, with a track record of delivering production-grade solutions.

•    Demonstrated expertise in agentic AI, generative AI, and multi-modal systems, including the development and deployment of autonomous agents.

•    Advanced proficiency in Python, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scala, or similar languages and frameworks.

•    Working experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) and cloud-based data platforms.

•    Deep understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and best practices for model validation and monitoring.

•    Strong EDA and data storytelling skills, with the ability to influence business strategy through data-driven insights.

•    Experience leading projects and mentoring junior team members.

•    Experience in the retail sector is highly desirable.

•    Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.

About Us
 

Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen 
and home in the United States. Today, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is one of the United States' largest e-commerce 
retailers with some of the best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings. Our family of brands are
Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teens, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma Home, 
Rejuvenation, GreenRow and Mark and Graham. We currently operate retail stores globally. Our products are 
also available to customers through our catalogs and online worldwide.

Williams-Sonoma has established a technology center in Pune, India to enhance its global operations. The India Technology Center serves as a critical hub for innovation and focuses on developing cutting-edge solutions in areas such as e-commerce, supply chain optimization, and customer experience management. By integrating advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, data analytics, and machine learning, the India Technology Center plays a crucial role in accelerating Williams-Sonoma's growth and maintaining its competitive edge in the 
global market