Sr. Director Machine Learning

About the companyAlbertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on raising the bar with innovation and building belonging through our culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique purpose: to create joy around each table and inspire a healthier tomorrow for every community.Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with over 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carr's, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. We support our stores with 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing plants.Placing a premium on adaptability, safety and family well-being, our work model, Presence with a Purpose, offers a hybrid work environment between remote work and office time. A one-size-fits-all approach does not apply to everyone, and teams are empowered to make decisions best for them.Bring your flavorBuilding the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.#LI-MF1#bringyourflavorWhat you will be doingWe are seeking an accomplished leader to serve as the Senior Director of Machine Learning Engineering. In this role, you will lead a team of data scientists and engineers, overseeing the development and management of machine learning models and large language model applications. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge and experience in data science and artificial intelligence, particularly within the retail industry. This position requires a collaborative leader with strong communication skills and high emotional intelligence, capable of thriving in a matrixed organization. You will report directly to the Group VP of Data & AI in Technology.The position will be based in Pleasanton, CA or Plano, TXMain responsibilities• Lead and mentor a team of AI/ML engineers to build and deploy machine learning models using an AIOps-focused approach• Hands on contribution to the design, model development/evaluation, and implementation, especially in the early stages of the team formation• Provide strategic thought leadership on artificial intelligence, working closely with Technology and Product teams to define, evaluate, and implement potential solutions• Assess external opportunities to enhance internal capabilities, understanding the tradeoffs between internal and external solutions• Develop AI/ML opportunity roadmaps to improve delivery against key performance indicators• Collaborate with key stakeholders and cross-functional partners across Albertsons to ensure alignment and drive initiatives forward• Build and grow a strong AI/ML engineering team• Advocate for the ethical and responsible use of AI throughout the organization.• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, both technical and non-technical.A copy of the full job description can be made available to you.The salary range is $ 218,900 to $ 297,380 annually. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates.What we are searching for• Experience in working on large scale AI/ML/Data systems.• PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics or related fields• 15+ years of experience in Data, ML & AI.• Strong academic credentials with publications in top-tier journals and conferences• Background in one or more of the following areas: deep learning, information retrieval, knowledge graph, natural language processing, optimization• Experience in building large scale AI models and systems• Experience in large language models and deep neural network solutions• Demonstrated ability to work with peers in engineering across teams to set technical directions• Excellent communication and presentation skillsWhat is it like at Albertsons?Our 290,000 associates have a passion for great service and building lasting relationships with our customers. Through a companywide focus on innovation, we are continually enhancing our digital and product offerings, making it easy for customers to get what they need, wherever they are.Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity EmployerThis Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 1-888-255-2269(option #4).