Principal Data Scientist

1 month ago


Pleasanton, United States Society of Exploration Geophysicists Full time

About the company

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on raising the bar with innovation and building belonging through our culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique purpose: to create joy around each table and inspire a healthier tomorrow for every community.

Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with over 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carrs, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. We support our stores with 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing plants.

Placing a premium on adaptability, safety and family well-being, our work model, Presence with a Purpose, offers a hybrid work environment between remote work and office time. A one-size-fits-all approach does not apply to everyone, and teams are empowered to make decisions best for them.

What you will be doing

As a Principal Data Scientist, you will lead our data science initiatives and play a critical role in shaping our data science models, including ML and AI models, for our foundational data science capabilities used to deliver key outcomes for business initiatives in planning and operations for business growth, customer growth and services to Albertson’s partners. You will leverage your deep expertise in machine learning, as well as statistical and mathematical modeling to drive impactful business decisions and innovations at enormous scale. This role requires a blend of technical prowess, strategic thinking, and leadership skills.

The position will be based in Pleasanton, CA or Boise, ID.

Main responsibilities

Leadership and Strategy:

  • Lead and mentor a team of data scientists and analysts.
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive data science strategy aligned with business objectives.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to identify and prioritize high-impact projects.

Advanced Analytics and Modeling:

  • Design, build and deploy large scale systems for demand forecasting, supply chain optimization and simulation, merchandising planning, dynamic price optimization.
  • Design, build and deploy customer growth systems at scale for personalized ad/ offer/ item recommendations, search, cross-sell strategies.
  • Design and implement state-of-the-art machine learning models and algorithms.
  • Analyze large, complex datasets to extract actionable insights.
  • Develop predictive and prescriptive models to drive business decisions.

Project Management:

  • Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of data science projects from ideation to deployment.
  • Ensure timely delivery of high-quality analytics solutions.
  • Manage project timelines, resources, and stakeholder communications.

Collaboration and Communication:

  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, and marketing, to integrate data science solutions into business processes.
  • Present findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Foster a data-driven culture within the organization.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement:

  • Stay current with the latest advancements in data science and machine learning.
  • Experiment with new techniques and technologies to continuously improve analytical capabilities.
  • Drive innovation through research and development initiatives.

What we are searching for

  • Advanced degree in a STEM field like CS, DS, Engineering, Statistics, Math, etc. is preferred, or equivalent experience from building large scale solutions.
  • 8+ years of experience in data science or a related field.
  • Proven track record of leading data science teams and projects.
  • Extensive experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and data analysis tools (e.g., Python, R).
  • Strong background in statistical modeling, data mining, and predictive analytics.
  • Background in ads, retail industry required.
  • Proficiency in SQL and experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).
  • Proficiency in writing production quality code and deploying solutions at scale.
  • Strong statistician with knowledge of forecasting, experiment design, recommendation systems, advertising.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and analytically.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
  • Product mindset and systems thinking.

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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