Staff Data Scientist

Support Center - Irving
Michaels Staff Data Scientists will develop systems and techniques for identifying business trends and challenges through complex big data analysis. As a Staff Data Scientist at Michaels, you will design, develop, and implement data system solutions for the organization. You will interpret results from multiple sources using techniques including statistical analysis, machine learning, and data mining. You will work with teams to design architectures, breaking down tasks, and reviewing code.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for developing machine learning models, analyzing data, and identifying trends, has a high degree of customer obsession, and a track record for delivering results.

• Lead the Development of new techniques for inferring user interests from online activity
• Oversee the development and investigate machine learning algorithms to improve current processes.
• Review the analysis of large amounts of Michaels's historical business data to detect patterns, trends, correlations, and casualties
• Design and run A/B experiments that affect millions of customers and evaluate the impact of optimizations and communicate results to various business stakeholders.
• Enhance applications by identifying opportunities for improvement and making recommendations
• Manage individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables
• Work with teams to implement solutions based on data findings
• Design architectures, breaking down tasks, and reviewing code
• Investigate and use new technologies where relevant
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Minimum Education

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, Statistics, Math, or a related technical field.

Minimum Special Certifications or Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and distributed data technologies (Hive, Spark)

Minimum Type of Experience the Job Requires

• 6+ years of industry experience, with experience in machine learning, data analysis, and business analysis
• Fluency in Python, R, SQL
• Experience in computer vision or natural language processing is a plus

Other

• Ability to draw insights and present conclusions from data to inform model development and business decisions
• Ability to conduct rigorous analysis and communicate conclusions to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Deep understanding of Machine Learning concepts and statistical methods
• Solid communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with internal teams
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Mentor and lead other Data Scientist in the team
• Have a strong business acumen and experience working in a client-facing role.

Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.
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For nearly 50 years, Michaels has been the destination where Makers get inspired, learn, shop, and create. We strive to cultivate an inclusive shopping environment for all Makers and work environment for all Team Members, providing a place of belonging and empowering everyone to bring their creative dreams to life. At Michaels, every Team Member is encouraged to hone their craft with opportunities for personal and professional growth. From our Stores and Distribution Centers to Artistree and our Support Center, our best-in-class team is passionate about leaving the world a better, more creative place by contributing to every "make".
Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all Makers to create, innovate and be better together.
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