Senior Data Scientist
About the role
We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join our team. This role will focus on identifying, prioritizing, and delivering high-impact AI and machine learning use cases, designing scalable solutions, and building reusable frameworks.
Responsibilities
- Partner with data science leaders, AI engineering teams, and business stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and deliver high-impact AI and machine learning use cases
- Design, prototype, and scale advanced analytics and AI solutions using best-in-class tools and technologies
- Frame business problems as measurable data science opportunities and translate them into practical, value-focused solutions
- Build production-ready, reusable, and scalable models that generate timely, actionable insights
- Work across semi-structured data use cases, including problem framing, data curation, model development, and evaluation
- Monitor model performance, incorporate stakeholder feedback, and continuously improve solution effectiveness
- Help define and standardize data science ways of working, including common processes, reusable assets, frameworks, and best practices
- Communicate recommendations clearly and persuasively, helping partners understand the why behind the work and trust the path forward
- Contribute to a strong team culture by collaborating, sharing ideas, asking questions, and supporting other data scientists
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in data science, decision sciences, or a related quantitative field
- Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field
- Strong foundation in machine learning, statistical thinking, and/or analytical problem-solving
- Strong proficiency in Python and SQL
- Experience working with complex databases and modern data science tooling
- Ability to spot questionable data, investigate issues, and improve the overall solution
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
- Experience with cloud platforms such as GCP or similar environments
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field
- Experience building large-scale AI or machine learning models
- Some experience building AI solutions, including hands-on work with newer AI or agentic capabilities using Python or a similar programming language
- Experience in operational or commercial business environments
- Exposure to machine learning engineering practices and coding standards that support scalable, production-minded solutions
Why this role stands out
You will work on cutting-edge AI initiatives that are already delivering business value. You will help build the internal foundations, standards, and reusable frameworks that make AI adoption faster and more effective across the company.
Minimum Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in data science, decision sciences, or a related quantitative field
- Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field
- Strong foundation in machine learning, statistical thinking, and/or analytical problem-solving
- Strong proficiency in Python and SQL
- Experience working with complex databases and modern data science tooling
- Ability to spot questionable data, investigate issues, and improve the overall solution
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
- Experience with cloud platforms such as GCP or similar environments
Company Overview
We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.
Salary Range
The salary range for this position is $108,900.00 - $181,700.00 / Annually. At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
Additional considerations
International relocation and international remote working arrangements outside of the United States will not be considered. Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.