decision scientist, Coffeehouse Excellence Operations Intelligence

Now Brewing – Decision Scientist – Coffeehouse Excellence Operations Intelligence! #tobeapartner

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

 

As a Decision Scientist, you will play a crucial role in guiding business decisions by discovering and sharing insights that ensure our coffeehouses provide a great experience for our customers. A key focus will be on embedding analytics into labor, deployment, throughput, capacity, and service time to build and promote a data-driven culture throughout the organization. You will model and act in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles.

 

As a decision scientist, you will…

• Data Engineering & Quality
  • Extract and transform large-scale, complex data from Databricks, SQL Server, and legacy systems into analytically ready structures.
  • Perform data quality checks, maintain documentation, and adhere to coding standards and version control.
  • Design relational and dimensional data processes to support business measurement and decision-making.
• Analytics & Modeling
  • Apply statistical and predictive techniques (regression, clustering, anomaly detection) using SQL, Python, or R.
  • Profile data and justify methodology choices to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Visualization & Storytelling
  • Build dashboards and visualizations using Tableau or Power BI to influence strategic and operational decisions.
  • Apply human-centered design principles to deliverables (dashboards, presentations, analyses) for end-users.
• Business Integration
  • Collect and interpret requirements; connect analysis to business application.
  • Communicate implications and recommendations clearly, influencing operational and strategic decisions.
• Collaboration & Evangelism
  • Partner across coffeehouse excellence, finance, and technology teams.
  • Evangelize decision science capabilities and foster a data-driven culture.
• Planning & Prioritization
  • Align work with team and enterprise priorities; proactively manage deadlines and risks.

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Job Details
Job Posting: Oct 19, 2026
Job Posting End Date: Nov 2, 2026
Location: US-WA-Seattle-Starbucks Support Center
Workplace Expectation: In-Office, Starbucks, Business Strategy
Pay Range: $109,300-$178,300
Bonus Eligible: Yes