Sr Data Scientist

About the role

At Hershey’s, we are looking for builders and innovators to create scalable decision-making solutions and apply machine learning and statistical techniques to shape the future of snacking. As a Sr. Data Scientist, you will be challenged to work across teams and organizations to put theory into practice through experimentation and invention, develop new algorithms for complex problems, implement prototypes, and work with complex datasets.

Responsibilities

• Work across teams and organizations to put theory into practice through experimentation and invention
• Develop new algorithms for complex problems
• Implement prototypes
• Work with complex datasets
• Forecast trends, understand customer preferences, and optimize business outcomes
• Translate ambiguous but bounded business objectives into robust, production-ready modeling approaches
• Ensure solutions align with approved architectures and business priorities
• Own end-to-end delivery of complex scientific problem areas within a defined domain
• Directly impact Hershey products known and loved by hundreds of millions of consumers, driving real-world results

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Operations Research, Statistics, Optimization, Operations Management, Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics, or other related fields
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Python, Java, or C++
• Basic proficiency with SQL
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement solutions using both toolkits and custom-developed code
• Strong fundamentals in problem solving, algorithm design and complexity analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross-team coordination
• Proven experience in mentoring and growing teams of scientists
• 4+ years of hands-on experience in the relevant field

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD degree in Operations Research, Statistics, Optimization, Operations Management, Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics, or other related fields
• Extensive experience with Cloud Platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP, including their data processing and machine learning toolkits
• Proficiency with Optimization Solvers such as Gurobi and Xpress, or experience integrating optimization algorithms into large-scale systems
• Hands-on expertise with Big Data Analytics tools, including Scikit-learn, Keras, TensorFlow, Pandas, NumPy, and PySpark
• Demonstrated ability to work within interdisciplinary teams, leveraging cutting-edge machine learning and data science methodologies
• Experience in designing and deploying scalable and production-grade predictive and prescriptive models
• Strong knowledge of data visualization techniques and tools to effectively communicate insights

Benefits

The Hershey Company offers a dynamic, compelling, and rewarding environment where data is not just numbers but the key to delivering moments of happiness to consumers worldwide and creating the future of snacking. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.