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Manager, Data Science - Pricing Algorithms - CarMax
Data Scientist
Lead a data science team that builds and maintains pricing algorithms for vehicle valuation, leveraging Python, machine learning, statistical modeling, and cloud platforms to adapt to dynamic market conditions.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain advanced pricing algorithms that incorporate vehicle attributes, consumer demand signals, and auction supply dynamics.
- Lead a team of data scientists and analysts, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and performance management.
- Collaborate with product, finance, and operations stakeholders to translate business requirements into data‑driven pricing solutions.
- Implement scalable data pipelines and model deployment workflows using cloud services such as AWS.
- Monitor model performance, conduct A/B testing, and iterate models to continuously improve valuation accuracy and profitability.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in data science or quantitative analytics, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role.
- Strong proficiency in Python and SQL, and hands‑on experience with machine learning libraries (e.g., scikit‑learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
- Deep knowledge of statistical modeling, pricing optimization techniques, and experimental design.
- Experience deploying models in cloud environments, preferably AWS, and building automated data pipelines.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence cross‑functional teams.
Skills
pythonmachine learningsqlaws