Senior Machine Learning Engineer I

ImpactThe Foundations team owns end-to-end ML/AI systems spanning several domains: RAG pipelines, recommendations, dynamic pricing, out-of-stock, entity recognition, etc.

As a Senior Data Scientist on the Foundations team, you will be responsible for the entire ML lifecycle: creating POCs, running experiments, building production-ready pipelines, deploying to production, monitoring and maintenance. 

In this role you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including researchers, engineers, data scientists, and product managers, to develop and implement machine learning algorithms that improve member experiences. You will be responsible for creating scalable, production-ready ML solutions, taking algorithms from initial concept through to deployment, and optimizing the performance and scalability of machine learning models. Additionally, you will
design and conduct offline experiments and A/B tests to validate the impact of algorithmic changes on key business metrics.

What You’ll Need to Be Successful

• 5+ years of experience in applying machine learning in an industrial setting, with a track record of delivering impactful results
• 6+ months of experience building Gen AI applications
• PhD or Masters in Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field
• Expertise in machine learning algorithms and frameworks, with hands-on experience in training, tuning, and deploying models in production environments.
• Excellent software design and development skills in Python
• Experience in one or more of the following applied fields: LLMs, Transformers, Recommendations, Personalization

Work Arrangement

Shipt considers candidates located near a Shipt office or workspace in Birmingham, San Francisco, or Minneapolis to be hybrid, which means that they have the flexibility to work from home (with leader approval) or at a Shipt office in order to facilitate the ability to innovate, collaborate, and spark team connections. In-office expectations will vary by role and leader.  Certain roles may require in-office presence on a full-time basis. Please work with your recruiter to learn more about the classification of this role.

About Shipt

Shipt is a retail tech company that connects people to reliable, high-quality delivery with a personal touch. Shipt connects customers to the things they want from the stores they love, retail businesses to more satisfied customers, and workers to new earning opportunities.

At Shipt, we aim to put our team first to boost a sense of belonging, spark opportunities for growth, provide unique benefits and commit to giving back to our communities in ways that make life better, both personally and professionally. We understand that our service, our culture, and our connection to our communities are only made better by every single person who shows up to work here every day.  Learn More.

Shipt is an independently operated, wholly owned subsidiary of Target Corporation and available in more than 5,000 U.S. cities. Shipt was founded and is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. For more information, please visit Shipt’s company site at Shipt.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion or religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection if you need any accommodations.

Employees (and eligible family members) are covered by medical, dental, vision and more.  Employees may enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also be eligible to receive discretionary vacation for exempt team members, paid holidays throughout the calendar year and paid sick leave.  Other compensation includes eligibility for an annual bonus and the potential for restricted stock units based on role.

Pay Range:

Metro Areas of Boston, District of Columbia, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle and New York City: 

$123,000-$247,000

All other locations:

$109,000-$219,000

Please note that the salary range above is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.