Document, and communicate implementations and best practices to other leaders across Kohl’s broader data organization
Stay current with Google Cloud Product (GCP) services and evolving best practices in MLE and ML Ops
Additional tasks may be assigned
What Skills You Have
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics or equivalent quantitative field
5+ years of experience as a Machine Learning Engineer with a proven track record of successful, independent, project delivery
2+ years of managerial or leadership experience in Data Science or Analytics organizations
Expertise in ML Ops practices, including building and operating production ML systems using Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, Git-based version control, API development, model serving (batch and real-time), and automated testing frameworks
Experience working with Data Scientists to deploy, scale, and operationalize machine learning models in production environments
In-depth knowledge of cloud platform, preferably Google Cloud Platform services, particularly Vertex AI, BigQuery and Dataproc.
Extensive expertise with CI/CD and IaC best practices
Extensive knowledge of distributed computing and big data technologies like Spark, Kubeflow, Airflow and SQL
Extensive expertise in Python and machine learning libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn)
Experience working in Agile environments with an emphasis on iterative development and continuous delivery
Preferred
Master’s Degree
Proficiency in Java or other languages
Retail and E-Commerce experience
7+ years of experience in Machine Learning
Experience with optimization techniques and tools (e.g., Gurobi, linear programming, mixed-integer programming)
Experience working with agent based or agentic AI systems, including orchestration of autonomous workflows or LLM-driven agents
Essential Functions
The requirements listed below are representative of functions you will be required to perform, however you may be required to perform additional functions. Kohl’s may revise this job description at any time. To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship.
Ability to perform the accountabilities listed in the “What You’ll Do” Section
Ability to comply with dress code requirements
Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and basic computer operation
Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance and meet scheduling requirements as set by the company
Ability to learn and comply with all company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines
Ability to give direction and to receive, understand and proactively respond to direction from leadership and other company personnel
Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively and appropriately with others
Ability to maintain composure and work in a fast paced environment while accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes
Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs
Ability to use a personal computer for tasks such as communicating, preparing reports, etc.
Ability to plan, prioritize and monitor activities across business units
Ability to complete or oversee the completion of assigned projects in a timely manner
