Who We Are
ButcherBox is a certified B Corp headquartered in Boston, and honored to be celebrating our second year in a row on Inc.'s list of Best Workplaces. At ButcherBox, we believe in better. That’s why we deliver 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef, free-range organic chicken, pork raised crate-free, and wild-caught seafood directly to our members’ doors. All of our products are humanely raised or wild-caught and never given antibiotics or added hormones ever.
We’re working to build a world that’s better for all, and we’re inviting everyone to come along. For us, better means treating our planet with respect. It means improving the lives of animals and the livelihoods of farmers. It means never cutting corners when it comes to doing business. Ultimately, it means better meals, enjoyed together. Our team is made up of people who collaborate and support one another. We’re always looking for outstanding people to join our mission!
About The Role
We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist to uncover critical member insights from our marketing, operational, and financial data, driving smarter decisions and delivering exceptional offers, products, and services. The primary focus will be statistical analysis, high-quality predictive modeling, and end-to-end development of AI and ML systems integrated with our eCommerce platform, customer portal, and internal applications.
Responsibilities
•Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, Operations, Product, and Engineering teams to translate business needs into data-driven solutions
•Perform advanced analysis and modeling using Python and Spark SQL
•Own projects from ideation and stakeholder engagement through production deployment and impact measurement
•Provide analytical thought leadership, propose new data experiments, and identify opportunities for measurable impact
•Champion data quality, reproducibility, and scalable code using best practices in version control (GitHub) and cloud infrastructure (Azure)
•Mentor junior Data Scientists, Data Engineers, and Analytics Engineers to develop their technical and business acumen
•Present complex findings and actionable recommendations to diverse audiences, including senior leadership
Requirements
•7+ years of proven experience solving complex business problems with analytics, statistical analysis, and coding (Python, R, SQL)
•Advanced knowledge of statistical modeling: linear/multivariate models, hypothesis testing, time series analysis
•Familiarity with causal inference methods: instrumental variables, diff-in-diff, fixed effects regression, synthetic controls, double ML
•Track record of delivering robust, production-grade data solutions in a cloud environment
•Strong communication skills—able to translate results and recommendations for non-technical stakeholders
•Hands-on experience with large datasets, cloud platforms (Azure), and version control (GitHub)
•Demonstrated commitment to code quality and reproducible research
Preferred Qualifications
•Evidence of using analytics to influence business strategy and drive measurable outcomes
•Experience solving marketing, subscriber growth, or operational problems in e-commerce or similar domains
•Experience in personalization modeling and reinforcement learning
•Success mentoring and developing data science talent
•Interest in sustainability, food systems, or mission-driven work aligning with ButcherBox values
•Ability to commute to Watertown, MA at least once a week
