Senior Data Scientist - Drive End-to-End ML for Brands

Hershey Company; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hershey Company is seeking a Sr Data Scientist in Dallas, Texas, who will tackle complex problems and drive innovation. This role involves developing scalable decision-making solutions using machine learning techniques and collaborating across teams to optimize business outcomes.

Success in this position requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field and over four years of hands-on experience. The ideal candidate will have excellent problem-solving abilities, strong communication skills, and proficiency in programming languages like Python, along with expertise in Big Data Analytics tools.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Operations Research, Statistics, or related fields.
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language like Python.
• 4+ years of experience in data science or a related field.
• Strong fundamentals in problem solving and algorithm design.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement algorithms for complex problems.
• Work with complex datasets and conduct experimentation.
• Translate business objectives into robust, production-ready models.
• Forecast trends and optimize business outcomes.

Skills

Problem solving

Algorithm design

Programming in Python

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Operations Research or related fields

PhD in Operations Research or related fields

Tools

SQL

AWS

TensorFlow

Big Data Analytics tools

Optimization Solvers

Job description

The Hershey Company is seeking a Sr Data Scientist in Dallas, Texas, who will tackle complex problems and drive innovation. This role involves developing scalable decision-making solutions using machine learning techniques and collaborating across teams to optimize business outcomes.

Success in this position requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field and over four years of hands-on experience. The ideal candidate will have excellent problem-solving abilities, strong communication skills, and proficiency in programming languages like Python, along with expertise in Big Data Analytics tools.