Sr Applied Data Scientist - Personalization (applied ML, PyTorch, ML Ops)
Target7000 Target Pkwy N,NCD-0375 Brooklyn Park,MN 55445 · Senior
$98,000 – $176,000
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What this role is
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.
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What they ask for
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