Job Description

Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).

Job Summary:

The Data Science & Data Engineering team is responsible for using our internal data assets to deliver performant, scalable, and impactful data-focused solutions across the business! The team supports modeling initiatives in collaboration with our technology and business partners to enable strategic opportunities and guest facing initiatives.

As a Data Scientist on the team, your goals will be to help maintain our existing portfolio of in-market models and partner in the development of new solutions that support strategic initiatives across the business. To reach these goals, you will utilize our proprietary first party guest database that is unmatched by any other company in the industry and collaborate closely with your teammates and our business partners.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $88,868.83 - $114,225.42 
• Employment Type: Year Round
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available 
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities:

• Support scalable machine learning solutions that positively impact marketing campaigns, operational excellence, and the guest experience
• Partner with senior teammates in the model development life cycle
• Build and maintain dashboards and documentation communicating model results
• Develop deep understanding of the business and the stakeholders we support

Job Requirements:

• At least 1-2 years of hands-on data science experience
• Advanced degree in a quantitative field (Computer Science, Statistics / Math, Engineering, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to design data-focused solutions that support business requirements while accounting for data availability and technical implementation considerations
• Knowledge of the strengths and weaknesses of various machine learning algorithms and ability to evaluate model performance using appropriate metrics
• Exposure to productionizing machine learning models, model monitoring, and CI/CD
• Strong communication skills including the ability to solicit requirements from and explain technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders
• Eagerness to learn new skills
• Intermediate Python and SQL skills

The expected Total Compensation for this role is $88,868.83 - $114,225.42. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
 

Job Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

Vail Resorts offers a ‘Hybrid’ work environment where employees living within 50 miles of the Broomfield office work on-site Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and have flexibility to work off-site on Mondays and Fridays. Employees living outside of a commutable distance can work remotely from British Columbia, Washington D.C., and the 16 U.S. states* in which we currently operate. This includes: California, Colorado, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Washington State, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Please note that the ability to work in person or off-site, and the particulars related to such work, are subject to change at any time; and, accordingly, the Company reserves the right to change its policies and/or require in-person/in-office work or off-site work at any time in its sole discretion.

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID 513005
Reference Date: 12/24/2025 
Job Code Function: Marketing   

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