Join Target as a Senior Data Scientist - Search

As a Fortune 50 company with over 400,000 team members globally, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers. At Target, we have a timeless purpose and a proven strategy that drives our success. Our diverse team of visionary thinkers collaborates in an inclusive learning environment that values people and delivers world-class outcomes.

About Target in India

In Bengaluru, Target in India operates as an integral part of Target’s global team, with more than 4,000 team members supporting the company’s global strategy and operations. Joining Target means fostering a culture of mutual care and respect, striving to make the most meaningful and positive impact. Here, you’ll be part of a community that values diverse backgrounds and cherishes unique perspectives, promoting authentic and respectful interactions.

At Target, inclusion is at the core of our values. We are committed to creating equitable experiences for all, regardless of their dimensions of difference. As an equal opportunity employer, Target offers diverse opportunities for everyone to grow and succeed.

About the Role: Senior Data Scientist - Data Science & Engineering

A role with Target Data Science & Engineering means the chance to develop and manage state-of-the-art predictive algorithms that use data at scale to automate and optimize decisions. You’ll work on exciting projects in fields such as Marketing, Supply Chain Optimization, Network Security, and Personalization. Whether you join our Statistics, Optimization, or Machine Learning teams, you'll be challenged to harness Target’s impressive data breadth to build powerful algorithms.

Team Overview

As a Senior Data Scientist, you will:

• Influence data science efforts within the team and with Product teams.
• Implement data science solutions and contribute to Target’s culture by modeling our values.
• Explore and analyze data, identify anomalies, and create visualizations.
• Understand and follow foundational programming principles, including best practices in model development, unit testing, code organization, and CI/CD.
• Create maintainable and well-documented codebases using approved programming languages (Java, Scala, Python, R).
• Adhere to best practices in data analysis and understanding.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• A 4-year degree in Quantitative disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong knowledge and experience in developing optimization, simulation, and statistical models.
• Excellent analytical thinking skills and a creative approach to solving business problems.
• Hands-on programming skills in Python, SQL, Hadoop/Hive. Knowledge of Spark, Scala, R, Java is a plus.
• Good understanding of mathematical and statistical concepts, MILP, algorithms, and computational complexity.
• A passion for solving real-world problems using a data science approach.
• Experience in implementing advanced statistical techniques such as regression, clustering, PCA, and time series forecasting.
• Strong communication skills to effectively convey data-driven stories through visualizations, graphs, and narratives.
• A self-driven and results-oriented attitude, with the ability to meet tight timelines.
• Strong collaborative skills to work effectively across geographies and time zones.

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Job Title: Senior Data Scientist - Search

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