Lead Data Scientist, Search

DICK'S Sporting Goods

Lead Data Scientist at DICK'S Sporting Goods focusing on innovative AI/ML search solutions. Leading technical strategies and collaborations across teams for advanced search functionalities.

Posted 4/18/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $95,200 - $158,800 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

KafkaPythonSpark

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

lead design and implementation of advanced algorithms
developing & optimizing ranking algorithms
search personalization algorithms
collaborating with data & search engineers
collaborating with software engineers and architects
developing and implementing tools & processes for monitoring performance
collaboration with analytics teams for experimentation & A/B testing
staying updated with advancements in AI, ML, & search technologies
mentoring junior scientists and engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of experience in the field
2-3 years being the main technical lead
experience in varied search systems like Elastic, SOLR
experience being the technical lead of multiple projects
experience in API engineering
extensive experience using machine learning and deep learning frameworks
expert understanding of Python
big data technologies including but not limited to Spark, Kafka
experience in Agile working environment
previous experience mentoring and developing junior members
comfortable presenting results and influencing leadership

Benefits

Comp & perks

health insurance
generous suite of benefits
paid time off
401(k) matching

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Hard Skills & Tools

advanced algorithmsranking algorithmssearch personalization algorithmsAPI engineeringmachine learningdeep learning frameworksPythonbig data technologiesSparkKafka

Soft Skills

collaborationmentoringpresentation skillsinfluencing leadership