# Sr Applied Data Scientist - Personalization (applied ML, PyTorch, ML Ops)

Hiring organization: [Target](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/target)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/4fe14744-27d1-4bd2-8f07-855d1da029ca

Listed on Target's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Senior
- Location: 7000 Target Pkwy N,NCD-0375 Brooklyn Park,MN 55445
- Salary: 98000 – 176000 USD per year

## Summary

Target is seeking a senior data scientist to develop and deploy machine learning models powering their recommendation systems, working with deep learning frameworks and large-scale datasets. This role suits experienced ML practitioners who want to apply their skills in production recommendation systems at a major retailer.

_Our summary, not Target's wording._

## Skills named

Deep Learning, Generative AI, JAX, Linear Algebra, Machine Learning, Python, PyTorch, SPARK, SQL, Statistics

## Required

- MS or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research or equivalent work experience
- 3+ years developing machine learning models with deep learning frameworks like PyTorch or JAX
- Experience building recommendation, personalization, search, ranking or retrieval systems at scale
- Strong Python and SQL programming skills
- Demonstrated experience with optimization, statistics, probability and experimental design
- Experience evaluating models through offline analysis and online experimentation with statistical interpretation
- Knowledge of large-scale data processing platforms like Spark
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to translate business problems into scalable data science solutions
- Self-driven and results-oriented with ability to meet deadlines
- Collaborative team player

## Nice to have

- Extensive experience leveraging generative AI tools to accelerate development and model delivery

Apply on Target's site: https://target.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/targetcareers/job/7000-Target-Pkwy-NNCD-0375-Brooklyn-ParkMN-55445/Sr-Applied-Data-Scientist---Item-Recommendations--applied-ML--PyTorch--ML-Ops-_R0000441173