
location_onSanta Clara University, 500, El Camino Real, Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, California, 95053, United States
As a Data Scientist, you will spearhead the end-to-end development of sales forecasting and demand sensing models for client portfolios on Databricks (Azure). This role exists to bridge the gap between complex machine learning algorithms and tangible business outcomes, building ML solutions that improve forecast accuracy, reduce inventory waste, and support revenue growth.
You will work closely with commercial, supply chain, and engineering teams to translate nuanced market dynamics into clear business recommendations. The day-to-day involves designing forecasting pipelines that incorporate POS data, promotional calendars, and external signals like macroeconomic trends. You will operationalize models using MLflow, manage model registries, and drive continuous improvement by benchmarking new algorithms against key metrics like MAPE and bias.
Success in this position means meeting customer expectations within accelerated timelines while strengthening the organization's capabilities. You will have the opportunity to lead high-impact initiatives that directly shape customer outcomes and gain strong visibility with senior leadership. The role requires a unique blend of deep ML expertise, strong Python engineering skills, and the ability to communicate complex model behavior to non-technical stakeholders through dashboards and executive briefings.
Work model: Remote
Santa Clara University, 500, El Camino Real, Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, California, 95053, United States
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Skills: Databricks, Azure, Python, Pandas, Pyspark, Scikit-Learn, Azure ML, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Mlflow.
Education: Master's or PhD in Statistics, CS, or related field (preferred); Master's or PhD in Statistics, CS, or related field (preferred).
Master's or PhD in Statistics, CS, or related field. Advanced SQL on Delta Lake / Azure Synapse. Ability to build lightweight feature pipelines without full data engineering support. MLOps & CI/CD for ML (MLflow, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps pipelines). Data Visualisation & Storytelling using Power BI, Plotly, or Streamlit. Experience in Promotional & Trade Analytics (modelling promotional uplift, baseline vs incremental volume splits, and trade spend ROI). Team Leadership & Mentoring skills. Prior experience in Agile/Scrum projects with tools like Jira/Azure DevOps.