Data Scientist

Avanciers is seeking a highly skilled Data Scientist for an exciting opportunity with one of our Fortune 500 clients, based in Sunnyvale, CA (Onsite).Role: Data ScientistLocation: Sunnyvale, CAEmployment Type: FulltimeJob Summary:We are looking for a highly motivated Data Scientist with strong experience in analytics, data governance, machine learning, and AI-powered solutions to support business decision-making in a retail/consumer goods environment.Key ResponsibilitiesData Science & AnalyticsHave familiarity with designing, developing, and deploying statistical models, machine learning algorithms, and analytical frameworks to support channel business decisionsHave hands-on experience in conducting exploratory data analysis to surface insights on sales performance and inventoryHave familiarity with building and maintaining forecasting modelsTranslate complex analytical outputs into clear, actionable recommendations for business audiencesData Governance & Metric DefinitionServe as the data steward for key data domains, owning definitions, lineage, and quality standardsDevelop and maintain data dictionaries, business glossaries, and lineage documentationDefine and monitor data quality rules, triage and resolve data issues in partnership with engineering teamsEnsure AI outputs and agent-generated content are traceable back to governed, trusted data sourcesDesign, build, and deploy AI agents that automate recurring analytical workflows in data governanceWhat You’ll BringRequired Skills & Experience5+ years of experience across data science, data engineering, or analytics — with at least 2 years in a retail or consumer goods environmentStrong proficiency in SQL and Python (pandas, scikit-learn, statsmodels, or similar)Familiarity with causal inference methods and experiment designFamiliarity with building and maintaining data pipelines (Airflow, dbt, Spark, or similar)Practical experience building or deploying AI agents or LLM-powered applicationsFamiliarity with knowledge graph technologies (RDF, property graphs, Neo4j)Experience with data governance practices — data quality, metadata management, or data stewardshipAbility to communicate complex findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders