Principal Data Scientist

Safeway

Albertsons Companies, a leader in the retail industry with renowned brands like Safeway and Vons, is committed to innovation and fostering community well-being. The company seeks to inspire a healthier future through a hybrid work environment that supports flexibility and employee well-being. The role aims to leverage data science for impactful business outcomes.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of data scientists and analysts.
• Develop and execute a data science strategy in alignment with business goals.
• Design and deploy systems for demand forecasting and supply chain optimization.
• Create personalized recommendation systems for customer growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data science solutions.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of data science projects.
• Continuously improve models through experimentation and new technologies.

This role comes with the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Sick pay accruing based on hours worked.
• PTO/Vacation Pay or Flexible Time Off.
• Paid holidays and bereavement pay.
• Retirement benefits.

This role requires you to have:

• Advanced degree in STEM fields or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years in data science or a related area.
• Experience with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools like Python and R.
• Strong background in statistical modeling and predictive analytics.

You would benefit from having:

• Experience in ads and the retail industry.
• Proficiency in SQL and big data technologies like Hadoop or Spark.
• Ability to deploy production quality solutions at scale.

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer, ensuring no discrimination. The company values innovation and making products accessible, with a commitment to employee diversity and inclusivity.