Senior DS/ML Scientist – Search Science

Shipt

Senior Data Scientist working on algorithms for Shipt's search stack. Building retrieval systems and collaborating with ML Engineers to enhance search functionalities.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeAlabama, California, Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $115,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in Machine Learning applications, particularly in Search and Recommender Systems, with a strong foundation in Python and SQL. Proficient in Deep Learning frameworks and capable of designing multi-task learning models for enhanced user personalization.

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Machine Learning ApplicationPython Coding FluencyDeep Learning FrameworksLearning-to-Rank ConceptsMulti-Objective Optimization

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Hard Skills

Machine LearningPythonSQLDeep LearningMulti-Task LearningFeature EngineeringHybrid Retrieval SystemsRecommender SystemsSearch AlgorithmsData Exploration

Tools & Technologies

PyTorchTensorFlow

Industry Keywords

E-commerceSearch StackUser PersonalizationRetrieval and Ranking SystemData Science

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonPyTorchSQLTensorflow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for algorithms determining customer searches at Shipt
Re-architecting Shipt's search stack to be LLM-native and value-aware
Building a retrieval and ranking system from the ground up
Partnering with Senior Scientists and ML Engineers
Designing and implementing multi-task learning (MTL) and multi-objective models
Identifying opportunities and exploring datasets for senior-level reports
Integrating rich user signals for deep personalization
Developing and tuning hybrid retrieval systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Computer Science, Statistics, etc.) with a focus on machine learning
3–5 years of experience applying Machine Learning to real-world problems
Strong coding fluency in Python and SQL
Deep familiarity with Deep Learning frameworks (PyTorch or TensorFlow)
Solid grasp of Learning-to-Rank (LTR) concepts including rich feature engineering
Previous experience with Search or Recommender Systems in e-commerce settings
Experience with Multi-Objective Optimization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan
Discretionary vacation for exempt team members
Paid holidays throughout the calendar year
Paid sick leave
Annual bonus eligibility
Potential for restricted stock units