Senior Principal Data Scientist: Search & Recommendations

Ingram Micro, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology firm is seeking an experienced Data Scientist / Senior Consultant to drive the strategy and execution of their search and recommendation systems. The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s or Ph.D. in a quantitative field and over a decade of relevant experience, particularly in search and recommendation systems at scale. This is a leadership role that requires technical expertise and the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively. Ideal for those passionate about data science and its impact on business outcomes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years functional experience in search and recommendation systems.
• Track record of managing production search systems with measurable impact.
• Experience conducting A/B tests tied to business metrics.

Responsibilities

• Own technical development and roadmap for search and recommendation systems.
• Accountable for model quality and production impact.
• Influence platform and architecture decisions.

Skills

Expertise in developing search algorithms

Ability to translate business problems into AI solutions

Leadership and mentorship abilities

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in a quantitative field

Tools

Python

SQL

Jupyter

R

GCP (Big Query, VertexA, Gemini)

Job description

A global technology firm is seeking an experienced Data Scientist / Senior Consultant to drive the strategy and execution of their search and recommendation systems. The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s or Ph.D. in a quantitative field and over a decade of relevant experience, particularly in search and recommendation systems at scale. This is a leadership role that requires technical expertise and the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively. Ideal for those passionate about data science and its impact on business outcomes.