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Original Job Post

Target · 2 days ago

Lead Data Scientist - Search

Minneapolis, MN

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$127K/yr - $274K/yr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Develop and deploy scalable deep learning models to improve the search experience of guests

Architect and implement large-scale AI systems using test-driven development practices

Build NLP technology for query and document analysis, processing, and understanding

Create data pipelines for feature/label extraction and generation

Conduct data analysis to identify opportunities and improve models

Conduct research to advance the state-of-the-art machine learning and NLP technologies

Contributing to the operations/building of AI pipelines

Adopting Target's infrastructural platforms and operationalize tools and systems around them

Mentor and partner with other engineers to develop software that meets business needs

Follow agile methodology for software development and technical documentation

Innovate constantly and keep systems up to date with current technologies

Qualification

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PythonJavaMachine LearningSearch IndexingInformation RetrievalNLPLLMsRecommendation SystemsModelingSQLHQLDatabase QueryingIntegrationProduction DeploymentProblem-SolvingInterpersonalCommunicationContinuous LearningSearch RankingSolr

Required

4-year degree in Quantitative disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) or equivalent experience

MS/PhD in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Physics or equivalent work or industry experience

Research and/or demonstrated industry experiences in Search Indexing, Information Retrieval, Ranking as well as NLP, LLMs or Recommendation Systems

5+ years of experience in deploying machine learning algorithms into production environments

Proficient in Python or Java with excellent coding and problem-solving skills

Exceptional hands-on modeling skills using Python

Extensive experience in implementing and integrating ML models in production with high traffic and scale

Experience querying large databases with SQL, HQL, or some variation

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills that can partner with a global team

Constant learner mentality that stays on the leading edge of Search/Ranking, ML and NLP advancements

Preferred

PhD in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Physics or related quantitative field

Proven record of achieving significant engineering (applied ML) or academic research in Search/Ranking

Experience with Solr at scale

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, dental, life insurance

401(k)

Employee discount

Short term disability

Long term disability

Paid sick leave

Paid national holidays

Paid vacation

Company

Target

Glassdoor

3.5

Target is an American retailing company providing access to a wide selection of products such as furniture, electronics, toys, and more.

Founded in 1962

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

10,001+ employees

https://www.target.com

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