ML/AI Engineer III - Model Lifecycle & Impact

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Sick time plan

Vacation accrual plan

Opportunities for career growth

15% discount for you and one other in‑

15% discount for you and one other in‑

Flexible schedules

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(K) Retirement savings plan with a

401(K) Retirement savings plan with a

Job summary

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, seeks a seasoned Data Scientist/ML Engineer to own design, delivery and operation of ML models and AI-enabled features. You will translate complex business questions into data-driven solutions, run experiments, monitor models, and share findings with engineering and business partners.

This role requires 5+ years of experience and strong Python/SQL skills. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with in-office presence Tuesday through Thursday

Qualifications

• 5+ years of data science, machine learning, or AI engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL with production experience in ML frameworks, experimentation, feature engineering, model registries, and model monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Own the design, delivery, operation, and continuous improvement of ML models and AI-enabled features.
• Conduct detailed analysis to translate business questions into data-driven solutions.
• Design experiments and implement model lifecycle, monitoring, and explainability practices.
• Explain findings to engineering and business partners and ensure shared understanding.
• Provide technical guidance and training to associate and intermediate engineers; delegate work as needed.
• Operate models independently and contribute to AI strategy and governance.

Skills

Python

SQL

ML frameworks

Experimentation

Feature engineering

Model monitoring

Job description

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, seeks a seasoned Data Scientist/ML Engineer to own design, delivery and operation of ML models and AI-enabled features. You will translate complex business questions into data-driven solutions, run experiments, monitor models, and share findings with engineering and business partners.

This role requires 5+ years of experience and strong Python/SQL skills. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with in-office presence Tuesday through Thursday