Sr Data Scientist

About our group:

Seagate is seeking a Sr. Data Scientist with strong technical capabilities to translate business needs into scalable, data‑driven solutions. This role combines business analysis, solution architecture, and hands‑on development across supply chain, procurement, and finance domains.

The ideal candidate can define problems, design solutions, and contribute directly to development, while partnering with IT to ensure production scalability and alignment with enterprise standards. This role is expected to drive data‑informed decision‑making at Director and VP levels.

About the role - you will:

Business Analysis & Solution Architecture

• Partner with stakeholders to define use cases, success metrics, and decision outcomes.
• Translate complex business problems into clear functional and technical requirements.
• Design scalable solutions that improve processes and reduce manual effort.
• Own solution intent (what and why) while aligning with IT on execution.

Hands‑On Development

• Build and enhance data pipelines, models, and analytics solutions.
• Develop and maintain production‑quality code (SQL, Python, or similar).
• Create dashboards and analytical tools that support executive decision‑making.
• Contribute to system integrations (e.g., APIs, ETL, EDI, SAP‑adjacent systems).

Data, Analytics & Automation

• Design data models with strong data quality, traceability, and governance.
• Automate manual workflows using scripting or low‑code tools.
• Ensure reconciliation and auditability, particularly for cost and supplier data.
• Balance speed of delivery with long‑term scalability and maintainability.

Delivery & Stakeholder Management

• Lead cross‑functional initiatives with end‑to‑end ownership.
• Collaborate with IT, security, and architecture teams to meet enterprise standards.
• Communicate clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Drive decision‑making at Director and VP levels through data‑driven insights.
• Drive adoption and ensure solutions deliver measurable business impact.

About you:

• You are a strong problem solver who can translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.
• You are comfortable working across both business and technical domains.
• You are able to communicate complex concepts clearly to a variety of audiences.
• You are able to operate in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Your experience includes:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, or related field and 5+ years of experience, or Master’s degree in the same fields and 3+ years of experience, or PhD and 0+ years of experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Proven experience delivering end‑to‑end solutions that combine business analysis and technical development.
• Experience applying AI tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT) to automate workflows or enhance analysis.
• Strong SQL skills and experience with Python (or similar programming languages).
• Hands‑on experience building data pipelines, analytics solutions, or automation tools.
• Experience working with enterprise systems (SAP, S/4HANA, Ariba, IBP, or comparable).
• Experience using version control systems (e.g., GitHub, GitLab).
• Ability to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.
• Experience supporting cost modeling, forecasting, or decision analytics.
• Demonstrated ability to influence decision‑making with senior stakeholders (Director/VP level).
• Experience with dashboarding tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

You Might Also Have:

• Experience with data engineering, ETL, and BI/dashboard development.
• Familiarity with supply chain, manufacturing, procurement, or finance data.
• Experience with SAP data extraction (e.g., CDS views, BW, interfaces).
• Exposure to APIs, B2B, or EDI integrations.
• Experience with time‑series modeling.
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, evolving problem spaces.

The estimated base salary range for this position is $106,165.00 - $152,000.00. The individual salary is based on work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Seagate offers comprehensive benefits to its eligible employees, including, but not limited to, eligibility to participate in a discretionary bonus program, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, health savings account, dependent care, and healthcare spending accounts. Seagate also offers paid time off, including 12 holidays, flexible time off provided pursuant to Seagate policy, a minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave. The benefits for this position are based on a full‑time schedule for a full calendar year and may differ depending on work location.

Location:

This role supports on-site, hybrid, or remote work based on geographic location. Candidates located near Shakopee, MN are expected to work on site or hybrid, while candidates outside the area may be eligible for remote work, depending on business needs.

Our Shakopee campus is located 25 minutes southwest of Minneapolis in a setting with a rural vibe—it overlooks a horse racing track and stables, yet it has great entertainment venues close by as well. With wide‑open spaces, the campus has plenty of room for running, biking, shooting hoops, or playing volleyball over lunch. If working out is your thing, the on‑site fully equipped fitness center hosts wellness programs, tournaments, and group workouts. Hungry? Seagate offers an on‑site café with freshly sourced foods and specialty coffees, or you can drive to one of many restaurants just minutes away.

Seagate is able to offer virtual employment for this position in the following states: AL, AZ, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY.

Location: Shakopee, United States
Travel: Up to 10%