Avalara is an AI-first company. We expect every engineer, scientist, and manager to use AI to enhance productivity, quality, innovation, and customer value. AI is embedded in our workflows, and products — and success at Avalara requires embracing AI as an essential capability, not an optional tool.

As a Data Scientist III, you will lead cross-functional data initiatives with strategic influence. You'll report to Data Scientist V.

This is a remote opportunity within Seattle commuting distance.

POSITION: Data Scientist III

WORK LOCATION: 906 Alaskan Way, Suite 500, Seattle, WA 98104 (Telecommuting permitted within commuting distance from Avalara Seattle office)

JOB DUTIES: Lead cross-functional data initiatives with strategic influence. Responsible for strategic data planning and cross-team collaboration. Act as a technical lead and mentor for junior DS staff. Drive data architecture and pipeline scalability decisions. Manage stakeholder alignment at an org-wide level (beyond direct team). Build Power BI dashboards and automating data workflows. Write SQL/Python for data analysis and reporting. Telecommuting permitted within commuting distance from Avalara Seattle office.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Primary Requirements
• Master’s degree in Data Science, Analytics, Information systems, or related quantitative field
• 3 years of experience as a Data Scientist or similar role, including 3 years of experience in each of the following:
o Power BI
o Snowflake/SQL
o Predictive, prescriptive, and descriptive data modeling
o SDLC
o Agile
• Experience must also include the following:
o Python or R
o Automated data ingestion, storage, and transformation
o Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and macros; advanced formulas and functions including nested logic optimization and Array formulas/Dynamic Arrays; data modeling and analysis and data visualization; performance and optimization including debugging and error handling, and auditing.

Alternative Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Analytics, Information systems, or related quantitative field
• 5 years of progressive, post baccalaureate experience as a Data Scientist or similar role, including 5 years of experience in each of the following:
o Power BI
o Snowflake/SQL
o Predictive, prescriptive, and descriptive data modeling
o SDLC
o Agile
• Experience must also include the following:
o Python or R
o Automated data ingestion, storage, and transformation
o Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and macros; advanced formulas and functions including nested logic optimization and Array formulas/Dynamic Arrays; data modeling and analysis and data visualization; performance and optimization including debugging and error handling, and auditing.

All experience may be gained concurrently.

All qualification claims will undergo rigorous verification to ensure accuracy.

AI is embedded in our workflows, decision-making, and products. Success here requires embracing AI as an essential capability.

• You’ll bring experience using AI and AI-related technologies, ready to thrive here.

• You’ll apply AI every day to business challenges - improving efficiency, contributing solutions, and driving results for your team, our company, and our customers.

• You’ll grow with AI by staying curious about new trends and best practices, and by sharing what you learn so others can benefit too.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 40+ hours per week; $196,914 per year.

Base pay may be based on various factors, such as geographic location, candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. This role is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance depending on the terms of the applicable plan and the employee’s role.

Avalara’s benefits for eligible employees includes company benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, life, AD&D, and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, 17 days of paid time off annually, 12 paid holidays, paid parental leave, an employee assistance program, and subsidized transportation options for commuters. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and Avalara reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice, unless otherwise required by law.

TO APPLY: iCIMS employee portal at https://employees-avalara.icims.com/jobs/dashboard under requisition 16518.

Total Rewards

In addition to a great compensation package, paid time off, and paid parental leave, many Avalara employees are eligible for bonuses.

Health & Wellness
Benefits vary by location but generally include private medical, life, and disability insurance.

Inclusive culture and diversity
Avalara strongly supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is committed to integrating them into our business practices and our organizational culture. We also have a total of 8 employee-run resource groups, each with senior leadership and exec sponsorship.

We’re defining the relationship between tax and tech.

We’ve already built an industry-leading cloud compliance platform, processing over 54 billion customer API calls and over 6.6 million tax returns a year. Our growth is real - we're a billion dollar business - and we’re not slowing down until we’ve achieved our mission - to be part of every transaction in the world.

We’re bright, innovative, and disruptive, like the orange we love to wear. It captures our quirky spirit and optimistic mindset. It shows off the culture we’ve designed, that empowers our people to win. We’ve been different from day one. Join us, and your career will be too.

We’re An Equal Opportunity Employer

Supporting diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our company — we don’t want people to fit into our culture, but to enrich it. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, gender, national orientation, disability, sexual orientation, US Veteran status, or any other factor protected by law. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.