About this opportunity
Target lists this Sr Data Scientist - Recommendations (Applied ML, Deep Learning, Relevance Systems) opportunity in minneapolis, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The pay range is $93,800.00 - $168,800.00
Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at
JOIN US AS A SR DATA SCIENTIST – RECOMMENDATIONS
About Us:
As a Fortune 50 company with more than 350,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers. Working at Target means the opportunity to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Caring for our communities is woven into who we are, and we invest in the places we collectively live, work and play. We prioritize relationships, fuel and develop talent by creating growth opportunities, and succeed as one Target team. At our core, our purpose is ingrained in who we are, what we value, and how we work. It’s how we care, grow, and win together.
Every time a guest enters a Target store or browses Target.com, they experience the impact of Target’s investments in technology and innovation. We’re the technologists and data scientist behind one of the most loved retail brands, delivering joy to millions of our guests, team members, and communities. Join our global in-house technology team of more than 4,000 engineers, data scientists, architects, coaches and product managers striving to make Target the most convenient, safe and joyful place to shop. We use agile practices and leverage open‑source software to adapt and build best‑in‑class technology for our team members and guests—and we do so with a focus on diversity and inclusion, experimentation and continuous learning.
About you:
4-year degree in quantitative disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) or equivalent experience
3+ years of professional experience or equivalent industry experience
Experience designing and developing deep learning, machine learning, optimization and statistical models
Strong hands‑on programming skills in Python. Knowledge of SQL, Hadoop/Hive, Spark, and/or Scala
Good working knowledge of mathematical and statistical concepts, algorithms and computational complexity
Excellent analytical thinking skills
Strong problem solving skills; develop innovative solution to help solve real‑world business problems using data sciences approaches
Able to create documents and narrative suggesting actionable insights
Excellent communication skills; able to clearly tell data‑driven stories through appropriate visualizations, graphs and narratives
Self‑driven and results oriented; able to meet tight timelines
Strong team player with ability to collaborate effectively across geographies/time zones
Preferred:
MS or PhD in a quantitative field
Experience with recommender systems
This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Target’s needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member’s core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN location the role is assigned to and virtually, depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Target will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit your nearest Target store or Supply Chain Facility or reach out to Guest Services at for additional information.
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Worksite address
minneapolis, MN, 55400, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.