Hiring: Director, Data Science Company: Chewy Location: Bellevue, WA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:34:51 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Deep Learning, LLM, MLOps, Portfolio Management, RAG, SageMaker About the job Experience: •10+ years building and leading large-scale ML/optimization systems. Required Skills: •Bringing that to life takes exceptional leaders. •Supply-side algorithms — search, relevance, ranking, real-time bidding, bid-boosting, premium positioning, and dynamic auctions. •Demand-side algorithms — budgeting, pacing, budget allocation/reallocation, keyword recommendations, bid recommendations, campaign setup and auto-optimization, and advertiser ROAS optimization. •Portfolio management — orchestrating Chewy’s onsite and offsite Ads portfolio for optimal, balanced performance across shopper experience, advertiser outcomes, and Chewy revenue. •Full ownership of Chewy Ads Data Science across onsite and offsite channels—strategy, roadmap, model portfolio, delivery, and scientific quality bar. •Lead, grow, and mentor a high-performing team of data scientists; set standards for modeling, experimentation, MLOps, and research-to-production excellence. •Advance state-of-the-art applied science across the three pillars above: embeddings and representation learning, CTR/CVR prediction, multi-objective ranking, auction and bidding dynamics, budget optimization, ROAS optimization, causal measurement, and marketplace balance. Qualifications: •Direct experience in digital advertising / retail media / sponsored products. •Ecommerce or retail marketplace experience. •Track record of hiring and developing senior scientific talent. •Chewy is committed to equal opportunity. We value and embrace diversity and inclusion of all Team Members. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, please contact CAAR@chewy.com. •Chewy offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company matching, paid time off, employee discounts, and additional wellness and support programs designed to help Team Members thrive personally and professionally. •The base salary range for this role is $198,500 - $300,000.00. •The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for 401k and a new hire and annual equity grant. C08+ positions may also be eligible for annual bonus. •Exempt salary team members have unlimited PTO, subject to manager approval. Team members will receive six paid holidays per year. Team members may be eligible for paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations. Compensation: •$198,500 - $300,000 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!