Expert Data Scientist

Digital Transformation is at the center of all that we do. With data-driven innovators passionate about making a difference in the lives of pets, we create cutting-edge digital business models that solve complex problems. You'll be at the forefront of digital advancements as they happen in real time, as well as ensure we remain a leader and innovator in the pet care category. Have a hand in making a lasting impact within our long-standing history.

As an Expert Data Scientist at Nestlé Purina, you'll support enterprise-wide AI and machine learning use case creation, deployment, and operationalization across critical business initiatives that drive significant value and transformative outcomes. This role sits at the intersection of technical depth and commercial impact, helping build the connected digital space that powers how we reach consumers across channels. You'll bring a consumer lens to your work, partnering with commercial teams to solve challenges across retail and direct consumer engagement, and translating emerging AI technologies into measurable business results.

• Lead the development and deployment of advanced machine learning, optimization, and AI solutions to solve complex business problems across the commercial organization
• Design, train, evaluate, and deploy scalable predictive and Generative AI models for enterprise and consumer-facing applications
• Build and operationalize LLM-based solutions including retrieval augmented generation (RAG) pipelines, AI agents, copilots, and multimodal AI applications
• Partner with business and commercial leaders to translate strategic priorities into AI solutions and drive adoption across retail and consumer channels
• Guide model deployment strategies including AIOps/MLOps, monitoring, model governance, and lifecycle management
• Develop reusable frameworks, accelerators, and best practices that improve the scalability and maintainability of AI solutions
• Mentor junior data scientists and provide thought leadership on emerging technologies such as agentic AI, knowledge graphs, and autonomous decision-making systems

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Applied Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field
• 7+ years of professional experience, with 5+ of those years in data science, advanced analytics, and machine learning
• 5+ years of experience with machine learning algorithms and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, scikit-learn) for predictive modeling and deploying AI solutions in a production environment
• 3+ years of experience in Python/SQL for advanced analytics, data engineering, and model development
• 2+ years of experience designing, fine-tuning, evaluating, and deploying LLM-based applications for various data science use cases
• 2+ years of experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP) and production AI system design

Other

• Master's or PhD in Data Science, Applied Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field (or an MBA) is preferred
• Experience partnering with Marketing, Sales, and Consumer Insights teams to design AI-enabled workflows across areas such as campaign optimization, consumer engagement, pricing and promotion analytics, or digital commerce is preferred
• Knowledge of database systems, data warehousing, and distributed computing frameworks (e.g., SQL, NoSQL, Hadoop, Spark, or Ray) is preferred
• Understanding of agentic AI, knowledge graphs, and autonomous decision-making systems, along with expertise in GenAI models (e.g., GANs and diffusion models) and building LLM-based solutions such as RAG pipelines, copilots, and multimodal AI applications, is preferred
• Experience operationalizing AI solutions through AIOps/MLOps frameworks, model governance, and enterprise AI lifecycle management, including responsible AI principles such as fairness, explainability, hallucination detection, and AI risk management, is preferred

Don't meet all the qualifications listed under "Other"? These are preferred, but not required. When you apply for a role with Nestlé, we ensure that individual confidentiality is held to the highest regard. We are intentional about creating an inclusive workplace for everyone. We consider our associates our most valuable assets. Please apply for full consideration.

(part of Nestlé), 3.33.3 out of 5 stars St. Louis, MO 63102 $130,000 - $188,000 a year, Pulled from the full job description

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching, The approximate pay range for this position is $130,000 to $188,000 per year. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness-We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.