Sr Data Scientist Pricing at Target

Setting the right price is a crucial part of fulfilling Target’s brand promise of “Expect More. Pay Less.” The Pricing and Promotion Data Sciences team employs the latest in artificial intelligence models and algorithms to set data driven price points and ensure a maximum return on promotional investments.
As a Senior Data Scientist, you’ll work closely with peer data scientists and business partners to develop a deep understanding of pricing and promotion at Target. Using your background and additional research, you’ll design, implement, and support customer demand models that predict how Target’s guests will respond to pricing changes. We will look to you to understand and actively follow foundational programming principles and create a well-maintainable & tested codebase with relevant documentation. You will get the opportunity to develop in one or more approved programming languages (Java, Scala, Python, R), and learn and adhere to best practices in data analysis and data understanding. You’ll scale your solutions on our in-house Hadoop cluster and integrate your model into our pricing and promotional business systems.
About you:
M.S. in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Bio Statistics, Operations Research, Computer Science or equivalent work experience3+ years of professional or equivalent industry experienceGood knowledge and experience developing optimization, simulation, and statistical modelsStrong analytical thinking skills. Ability to creatively solve business problems, innovating new approaches, where requiredStrong hands-on programming skills in Python, SQL, Hadoop/Hive. Additional knowledge of Spark, Scala, R, Java desired but not mandatoryGood working knowledge of mathematical and statistical concepts, algorithms, and computational complexityPassion for solving interesting and relevant real-world problems using a data science approachExperience with scaling Data Science solutions in a Hadoop environmentExcellent communication skills. Ability to clearly tell data driven stories through appropriate visualizations, graphs, and narrativesStrong team player with ability to collaborate effectively across geographies/time zonesPrior experience in Pricing and/or Promotion is a plus 
This position may be considered for a Full-Time Remote or Hybrid work arrangement based on Target’s needs. A Hybrid work arrangement means the team members core role will be a blend of virtual and onsite at a Target location. A Full-Time Remote work arrangement means the team member works full-time from home or an alternate location that’s not a Target location, does not have a desk at their primary HQ work location and may travel to HQ up to 4 times a year. 
Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada residents is $87,600 to $157,700.00 Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond. 
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