Lead Machine Learning Engineer - Personalization/Recommender Systems (Python, ML Ops, Vertex AI) at Target

Sunnyvale, California, United States

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$128,000 – $277,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, Technology, E-commerceIndustries

Requirements

  • 4-year degree in Quantitative disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) or equivalent experience
  • MS in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Physics or equivalent work or industry experience
  • 5+ years of experience in end-to-end Machine Learning application development, including data pipelining, model optimization, deployment, and API design
  • Highly proficient programming in Python
  • Experience with ML frameworks such as Pytorch, TensorFlow, xgboost, sklearn, and ONNX
  • Experience with one or more cloud ML services such as Vertex AI, Azure ML or Sagemaker
  • Experience using distributed training frameworks like Spark, Ray, TensorFlow Distributed
  • Experience with serving frameworks such as TorchServe/TensorFlow Serving/FastAPI
  • Good understanding of Big Data tech, specifically Hadoop ecosystem – Spark, Kafka, Hive, etc
  • Experience creating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for automated model deployment and testing
  • Ability to work in partnership with applied data scientists, software engineers and product managers to understand business requirements and translate to machine learning solutions at scale
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly tell data driven stories through appropriate visualizations, graphs, and narratives
  • Self-driven and results oriented; able to meet tight timelines
  • Motivated, team player with ability to collaborate effectively across global team
  • Experience in mentoring junior team members in ML Ops skillsets and career development

Responsibilities

  • Designing, implementing, and optimizing production machine learning solutions for personalized recommendations on Target.com and the Target App
  • Understanding best practice software design
  • Participating in code reviews
  • Creating a maintainable well-tested codebase with relevant documentation
  • Conducting training sessions
  • Presenting work to technical and non-technical peers/leaders
  • Building knowledge on business priorities/strategic goals and leveraging this knowledge while building requirements and solutions for each business need

Skills

Python
ML Ops
Vertex AI
Machine Learning
Recommender Systems
Personalization
Software Design
Code Reviews

Target

Retailer offering diverse consumer goods

About Target

Target Corporation is a retail company that offers a wide range of products, including clothing, electronics, home goods, and groceries, through nearly 2,000 stores and an online platform. Its "Design For All" philosophy allows it to provide high-quality, affordable products that cater to diverse customer needs. Target differentiates itself from competitors with its owned brands and the Target Circle loyalty program, which enhances customer engagement. The company's goal is to support sustainability and community initiatives by giving back 5% of its profits to local communities.

Minneapolis, MinnesotaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
N/ACompany Stage
Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts

Risks

Increased competition from online-only retailers like Amazon threatens Target's market share.
Rising labor costs due to new minimum wage laws could impact profit margins.
Supply chain vulnerabilities from geopolitical tensions may affect inventory and pricing strategies.

Differentiation

Target's 'Design For All' philosophy offers unique, high-quality products at affordable prices.
The Target Circle loyalty program enhances customer engagement and shopping experience.
Target's commitment to sustainability and community support sets it apart from competitors.

Upsides

Experiential retail and 'retailtainment' strategies can boost customer engagement and foot traffic.
Augmented reality integration offers immersive shopping experiences showcasing Target's unique designs.
Omnichannel retail strategies enhance customer experience by integrating online and offline shopping.

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