Principal Applied Data Scientist - Search And Browse (nlp, Vector Search, Llms)

Target Inc

Sunnyvale, CA, US
Base: $168,000.00 - $356,000.00; bonus/equity: not...
Hybrid
Phd or ms in computer science
8+ years ml system experience
Semantic retrieval and vector search
This role involves defining the long-term technical vision for AI-native commerce discovery across Search, Browse, and emerging conversational shopping experiences

Job Summary

  • This role involves defining the long-term technical vision for AI-native commerce discovery across Search, Browse, and emerging conversational shopping experiences.
  • The team is solving complex problems at a $10B+ commercial scale with over 10,000 queries per second, focusing on external LLM ingestion and zero-shot discovery.
  • Target offers comprehensive health benefits, 401(k), employee discounts, and paid time off to eligible team members supporting their whole selves.

Matching Summary

This role involves defining the long-term technical vision for AI-native commerce discovery across Search, Browse, and emerging conversational shopping experiences.

Salary

Base: $168,000.00 - $356,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive health, 401(k), employee discount, paid leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD or MS in Computer Science
  • 8+ years ML system experience
  • Semantic retrieval and vector search
  • RAG architectures and LLMs
  • Python programming skills
  • Large-scale online system operations
  • Cross-functional leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with VertexAI infrastructure
  • Strategic influence on executive stakeholders
  • Mentoring lead scientists
  • Agentic AI system design
  • Zero-shot discovery systems
  • Conversational commerce expertise

Key Requirements

  • PhD or MS in quantitative discipline
  • 8+ years industry experience
  • Deep expertise in NLP/LLMs and RAG
  • Proven track record of shipping production systems
  • Ability to influence organizational strategy

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