Sephora Data Scientist
About Sephora
Sephora, a leading beauty retailer, is part of the LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton conglomerate, renowned for its commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and innovation. As an employer, Sephora offers a dynamic and empowering work environment where creativity and collaboration are highly valued.
Join Sephora in Shanghai as a Data Scientist, leveraging AI to drive business impact in a dynamic and inclusive environment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deploy state-of-the-art machine learning models for personalized recommendations and NLP tasks.
- Optimize model performance through hyperparameter tuning and A/B testing.
- Implement MLOps pipelines for automated model training and deployment.
- Work with large-scale datasets using tools like PySpark and NVTabular.
- Collaborate with data engineers to ensure scalable ML solutions on cloud platforms.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to productionize ML models and drive business impact.
- Develop explainable AI solutions to enhance model transparency.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, AI, or related fields.
- 3+ years of experience in ML engineering or data science.
- Expertise in NLP and recommendation systems.
- Research or publication experience is a plus.
Skills
Experience
3+ years in machine learning engineering or data science, with a proven track record of deploying revenue-generating models.
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, AI, or related fields.
Workplace
This position is based in Shanghai, Shanghai, China.
Culture
Sephora fosters a culture of empowerment, learning, and growth, providing employees with the tools and opportunities to innovate and lead. The company values authenticity and embraces diversity, fueling a collective spirit of collaboration and creativity.
About Cerulean
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