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Sr Data Scientist

BECU

Tukwila, WA

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
A/B Testing, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Asset Management, Automation, Best Practices, Business Intelligence Software, Business Strategy, Business Transformation, Career Development, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Cross-Functional, Customer Experience, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Processing, Data Science, Experiment Design, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Google Analytics, Large-Scale Systems, Machine Learning, Marketing, Mentoring, Microsoft Windows Azure, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Modeling, Philosophy, Power BI, Predictive Modeling, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Marketing, Production Systems, Programming Languages, Project/Program Management, Python Programming/Scripting Language, R Programming Language, SQL (Structured Query Language), Salesforce.com, Scalable System Development, Snowflake Schema, Statistical Modeling, Statistics, Storytelling, Tableau, Team Player, Test Plan/Schedule, Training Data Sets, Tuition Reimbursement, Work From Home
LOCATION
Tukwila, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Is it surprising to hear that a financial institution of 1.5 million members and over $30 billion in managed assets say that success comes from focusing on people, not profits?

Our "people helping people" philosophy has guided us since 1935, driving our deep commitment to serving our members, communities, and each other. When you join our team, you become part of a purpose-driven organization where your work makes a real difference.

While we're proud of our history, we're even more excited about our future. With business and technology transformation on the horizon, there's never been a better time to be part of BECU.

PAY RANGE

The Target Pay Range for this position is $117,200.00-$143,200.00 annually. The full Pay Range is $91,000.00 - $169,400.00 annually. At BECU, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, and education or training. Should an offer for employment be made, we will consider individual qualifications. In addition to your salary, compensation incentives are available for the hired applicant. Incentives are performance based and targets vary by role.

BENEFITS - because people helping peoplestarts with supporting you

401(k) Company Match (up to 3%)

4% annual contribution to your 401(k) by BECU

Medical, Dental and Vision (family contributions as well)

PTO Program + Exchange Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

BECU Cares volunteer time off + donation match

To join our dynamic team, we require candidates to be residents of WA,CA, VA, NC,OR, ID, AZ, TX, GA, or SC.Ifyou'relocatedin Washington state and within a reasonable driving distance from Tukwila, we arerequestingthat you come into our HQ on Tuesdays & Wednesdays.For those candidates that live outside the commute distance of TFC and in any of our approved remote work locations, this role will be remote. Remote or onsite, we are committed to ensuring you are fully engaged and included in our collaborative environment.

IMPACT YOU'LL MAKE

As a Senior Data Scientist at BECU,you'llplay a critical role in shaping how data drives strategic decision-making across the organization.You'lldesign advanced predictive models and machine learning solutions that uncover insights, improve member experiences, and support data-informed business strategies. By partnering with cross-functional teams,you'lltranslate complex business challenges into scalable analytics solutions that generate measurable impact. Yourexpertisewill help elevate BECU's data science capabilities, enabling more intelligent experimentation, automation, and predictive insights. Through innovation and collaboration,you'llhelp turn data into meaningful outcomes that strengthen how we serve our members.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Build Advanced Machine Learning Models:Design, develop, test, and deploy advanced statistical and machine learning models that solve complex business problems and deliver measurable business value.

Explore and Prepare Data for Modeling:Conduct exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, and dataset preparation to support robust model development and experimentation.

Evaluate and Improve Model Performance:Monitor and refine models to ensure accuracy, scalability, and sustained business impact whileidentifyingopportunities for optimization.

Design and Execute Experiments:Lead hypothesis-driven experimentation, including A/B testing and controlled experiments, to inform product, marketing, and business decisions.

Contribute toMLOpsand Model Deployment:Support the development and implementation of scalableMLOpsframeworks to enable reliable model deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management.

Translate Business Needs into Data Solutions:Partner with business stakeholders to understandobjectivesand convert complex challenges into actionable analytical strategies.

Communicate Insights Clearly:Present findings and recommendations through compelling storytelling, visualizations, and presentations tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Collaborate Across Teams:Work closely with data engineers, analysts, product teams, and business leaders to integrate data science solutions into production systems and decision workflows.

Mentor and Guide Team Members:Provide guidance to fellow data scientists and analysts on technical approaches, modeling strategies, and career development.

Advance Data Science Best Practices:Contribute to the evolution of data science standards, processes, and best practices across the organization.

Thisisn'tjust about tickingoff tasks on a list.It'sabout making a significant, positive change in BECU's journey, where your contributions are valued, and your growth is continually fostered.

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN

The opportunity to solve complex, high-impact problems using advanced analytics and machine learning.

A chance to influence enterprise decision-making through predictive modeling, experimentation, and data storytelling.

Hands-on experience building and scaling models within modern cloud data environments andMLOpsframeworks.

Collaboration with cross-functional leaders across product, marketing, analytics, and engineering teams.

Opportunities to mentor peers and shape the evolution of data science practices at BECU.

The ability to make a direct impact on member experience, financial wellbeing, and organizational strategy.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.

Minimum 5years of experience in data science or a related analytical discipline, withdemonstratedsuccess developing predictive models and delivering data-driven solutions that influence business decisionswithproficiencyin programming languages such as Python, R, and SQL, including experience building scalable analytical models and working with large datasets.

Workingknowledge of statistical modeling, machine learning techniques, and core data engineering principles, with the ability to apply them to complex real-world problems.

Provencommunication, presentation, and project management skills, with the ability to translate complex analytical findings into clear, actionable insights for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications

Advanced degree (Master'sor PhD) in a quantitative discipline preferred.

Experience working within financial services or regulated industries.

Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Experience withMLOpstools such asMLflow, Airflow, Kubeflow, or similar frameworks.

Familiarity with BI tools such as Tableau or Power BI and marketing analytics platforms such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud or Google Analytics.

Experience designing systems for large-scale data processing (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, Spark)

JOIN THE JOURNEY

Ready to make an indelible impact? Eager to be part of a collaborative and innovative team where your ideas and contributionsdon'tjust fill a role but fuel the growth and success of BECU? This is more than a job -it'sa chance to elevate your career, skills, and future, all while contributing to the robust operational landscape of BECU.

Embrace the opportunity to grow with us. Apply now, bring yourexpertiseto the table, andlet'sachieve excellence together at BECU. Your journey of influence, innovation, and impactful contribution starts now. #BECU #YourGrowth #BECUJourney

EEO Statement:

BECU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

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