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Job Title: Senior Applied Machine Learning Scientist
Work Location: Remote or Hybrid in Chicago, IL.
Grainger, a leading broad-line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom, seeks a seasoned Senior Applied Machine Learning Scientist to drive cutting-edge generative AI solutions.
The preferred location is hybrid in Chicago, IL, but we will also consider highly qualified remote candidates.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, build, deploy, and maintain advanced machine learning models ensuring they are scalable, efficient, and impactful.
- Utilize a broad array of technologies including NLP, LLMs, and computer vision to enhance Grainger's product discovery experience.
- Work closely with other ML scientists, engineers, and product managers to integrate your models into Grainger's platforms, contributing to a cohesive product discovery journey.
Requirements:
- Masters or PhD degree in a field such as Applied Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Proficiency in programming with Python and SQL, with the ability to rapidly prototype ideas and refine them towards production.
- Experience with deep learning frameworks and transformer-based models (e.g., BERT, GPT, T5) using frameworks such as PyTorch, Jax, TensorFlow, Keras, along with libraries like Hugging Face and Sentence-Transformers.
About Grainger:
- We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.
- We offer medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
- We provide 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
- We offer a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a 6% company contribution each pay period, no employee contribution required.
In addition to competitive compensation, our benefits package includes employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing, and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
