ML/ML Ops Principal Engineer

HD Supply Canada, Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HD Supply Canada, Inc is seeking a Principal Engineer specializing in ML/ML Ops in Atlanta. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience building ML models, familiarity with public cloud infrastructures, and a robust understanding of SQL.

Responsibilities include leading functional projects, designing applications, and ensuring compliance with security protocols. Candidates should ideally possess a BS/BA or MS/MA in related disciplines and have over 7 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with building ML models such as classification, regression, time series.
• Experience in a B2B or retail/supply chain environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of managed cloud services like databases, message queues, etc.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering expertise for application development activities.
• Lead and progress functional projects while providing training to engineers.
• Document complex technical design specifications to meet business needs.

Skills

Building Machine Learning models

SQL expertise

Generative AI experience

Snowflake or BigQuery experience

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

MS/MA with 7+ years of experience

Tools

GCP

AWS

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

## ML/ML Ops Principal EngineerApplylocations: Atlanta-GA-UStime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R26003124**Preferred Qualifications*** Hands on experience with building Machine Learning (ML) models such as classification, regression, time series, forecasting.* Experience in a B2B or retail/supply chain would be highly preferred* Experience with deploying models in public cloud infrastructure (GCP preferred, but AWS/Azure is fine)* Experience in building ML Operation pipelines for model deployment, tracking, monitoring.* Snowflake or Big query experience will be highly valuable* SQL expertise* Generative AI (GenAI) experience* Knowledge of managed Cloud services like databases, message queues, Kubernetes clusters, docker, loadbalancers, etc is preferred.**Job Summary**Provides engineering expertise for application development activities, including configuring, designing, developing, troubleshooting, and debugging complex software systems and application programs. Uses subject matter knowledge to lead and progress functional projects and provides training and guidance to application engineers.**Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities*** Works with key stakeholders to perform application functionality gap analyses and feasibility studies for application enhancements.* Provides input and guidance in the design and implementation of new applications, including consulting with functional architects on application design.* Develops and documents complex and in-depth technical design specifications to meet business needs identified through application requirements, user stories, support tickets, and test defects.* Assists with the development and definition of test plans and scripts for functional, performance, regression, and user acceptance testing.* Ensures applications are compliant with security protocols and audit controls.* Leads internal peer reviews and establishes engineering best practices.* Evaluates, researches, and recommends software application upgrades, patches, and new functionalities.* Provides guidance, training, and support to associates on engineering-related projects.**Nature and Scope*** Displays the highest level of critical thinking and analysis in bringing successful resolution to high-impact, complex, and/or cross-departmental problems. Recommends service, product, or process improvements for complex problems that have significant business impact.* Works with substantial latitude under indirect supervision. Situations usually have little or no precedent requiring new concepts or approaches without guidance from others. Reaches decisions and makes recommendations under conditions of uncertainty.* Develops or engages/directs others in developing innovative solutions to important, highly complex strategic and operating problems. Leads large and complex project teams. Recognized as a subject matter expert within area of expertise.**Work Environment*** Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.* Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.* Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.**Education and Experience*** Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 10+ years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 7+ years of experience in a related field. Certification is required in some areas.**Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion**We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.**Equal Employment Opportunity**HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.### About UsAt HD Supply, we believe that our core purpose is to improve our associates’ lives and equip them with the tools needed to provide exceptional customer experiences every day. As one of the largest industrial distributors in North America, we enable our customers’ success by consistently delivering what they need, where and when they need it.HD SUPPLY has more than 80 years of experience supporting our customers with leadership positions in the maintenance, repair and operations (MRO). With 44 distribution centers spread across 25 states and two Canadian provinces, HD Supply provides an expansive offering of approximately 200,000 SKUs featuring high-quality, name-brand and proprietary products – all at competitive prices.Combine this with our industry-leading, value-add services – including localized jobsite delivery, will-call and direct-ship options, diversified logistics and innovative solutions – and you can see why our more than 300,000 customers continue to trust HD Supply as their first choice supplier for getting the job done.