PepsiCo

Data Scientist

PepsiCo • $80K — $134K *
Plano, TX 75025In-Person
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience with statistical and machine learning techniques for supervised and unsupervised problems.
  • 3+ years of experience in Python for business-related statistical and ML modeling.
  • 2+ years of experience with modern cloud platforms for ML solutions.
  • 2+ years of experience in product-focused teams delivering analytic solutions.
  • Strong skills in data storytelling and visualization tools for presenting insights.
  • Proficient in Agile methodology for teamwork and product creation.
  • Experience in Reinforcement Learning and Pyspark is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute as a team member in digital projects.
  • Present findings effectively to stakeholders.
  • Build and deploy machine learning models with minimal oversight.
  • Act as a subject matter expert for digital projects within the team.
  • Engage in innovation activities and collaborate on new ideas.
  • Work closely with product managers for project feedback on story points and tickets.
  • Ensure data access and preparation with data engineers for model development.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Paid time off including parental leave, vacation, and sick days.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support and resources.
  • Retirement plan with defined contribution options.
  • Bonus eligibility based on performance, targeted at 8% of annual salary.
Full Job Description
Position Overview:

Your role will be to be part of an established team in Plano, to create and support global digital developments for PepsiCo within our Consumer Activation space. As a Data Science Senior Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning to deliver impactful solutions across critical business topics relating to our consumers.

You will be part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team around data, where you will be responsible for building deployable statistical/machine learning models, beginning from the discovery phase through implementation. You'll collaborate closely with process owners, product managers, and end-users to ensure your developments are aligned with business priorities and drive measurable outcomes.

You will be an internal ambassador of the team's culture around data and analytics fostering a culture of innovation, analytics, and collaboration. You will provide stewardship to colleagues in the areas that you are a specialist or you are specializing contributing to the team's growth and success in data and analytics.

Responsibilities

  • Contributing member in a digital project.
  • Present your findings in a business friendly manner to our stakeholders.
  • Build machine learning models with minimal oversight.
  • Act as a subject matter expert in our digital project to other teams.
  • Be a contributor in innovation activities.
  • Partner with product managers in proving feedback on story points and tickets.
  • Partner with data engineers to ensure data access for discovery and proper data is prepared for model consumption.
  • Contribute with work activities that involve Business teams, other IT services and as required.
  • Drive the use of the Platform toolset and to also focus on 'the art of the possible' demonstrations to the business as needed.
  • Communicate with business stakeholders in the process of service design, training and knowledge transfer.
  • Support large-scale experimentation and build data-driven models.
  • Set KPIs and metrics to evaluate analytics solution given a particular use case.
  • Refine requirements into modelling problems.
  • Influence product teams through data-based recommendations.
  • Research in state-of-the-art methodologies.
  • Create documentation for learnings and knowledge transfer.
  • Support in creation reusable packages or libraries.

Compensation and Benefits:
  • The expected compensation range for this position is between $80,200 - $134,250.
  • Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
  • Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 8% of annual salary paid out annually.
  • Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
  • In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.


Qualifications

  • 3+ years' experience in Statistical/ML techniques to solve supervised (regression, classification) and unsupervised problems.
  • 3+ years' experience in developing business problem related statistical/ML modeling with primary focus on Python development.
  • 2+ years' experience working with modern cloud platforms to power ML solutions.
  • 2+ years working in a product focused team to deliver production level analytic solutions.
  • Business storytelling and communicating data insights in business consumable format. Fluent in one Visualization tool.
  • Strong communications and organizational skills with the ability to deal with ambiguity while juggling multiple priorities
  • Experience with Agile methodology for team work and product creation.
  • Experience in Reinforcement Learning is a must.
  • Experience with Pyspark is a must.
  • Experience with SQL is a must.
  • Fluent in git with an understanding of Jenkins or Docker a plus.
  • Experience with NLP is a plus.
  • Experience with LLM is a plus.
  • Experience with working with FAIR data is a plus.
  • Experience with Responsible AI is a plus.
  • Experience with distributed machine learning is a plus


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About PepsiCo

PepsiCo Careers

Joining PepsiCo's global team offers more than just a chance to excel in your career; it's an opportunity to be part of a dynamic and diverse environment where innovation thrives. Work You’ll Do At PepsiCo, we are committed to producing great leaders and fostering a culture of innovation. Our team is dedicated to empowering professionals to master their career paths with PepsiCo. As a leader in the food and beverage industry, we offer unique job opportunities that intersect with cutting-edge technology and market leadership. Lead with Unique Opportunities PepsiCo stands at the forefront of the industry, not only in terms of product quality but also in our approach to leadership and professional growth. We offer a variety of employment paths, including full-time positions, internships, and leadership training programs that are designed to foster diversity and accelerate career development. Work with a Global Team Collaborate with over 260,000 employees worldwide who are united in delivering joy not only to our consumers but also in driving innovation and growth within the company. PepsiCo’s commitment to global diversity and inclusive culture makes it a prime environment for professional development and networking. Introducing PepsiCo’s Professional Growth and Development Programs We are committed to nurturing talent through comprehensive training programs and robust benefits that support both personal and professional growth. Our programs are tailored to help employees at every level of their career to advance and succeed. Innovate and Lead Join the largest team of food and beverage industry experts—dedicated professionals at the intersection of consumer needs, innovative technology, and sustainable practices. Deliver targeted solutions and drive industry leadership through a depth and breadth of knowledge and innovation that’s second to none. Be Part of a Great Team Engage in meaningful work that impacts millions of lives worldwide. At PepsiCo, you’ll harness the power of our global resources and the creativity of our people to improve the way the world accesses the foods and beverages it loves. Future-Proof Your Career With PepsiCo, the sky is the limit when it comes to where your ambition can take you. We offer unmatched opportunities for career advancement along with the training, internship programs, and certification support needed to thrive in your professional journey. Explore Discover how PepsiCo is leading the way in digital innovation and sustainable practices while maintaining a steadfast focus on diversity and employee well-being. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search for open positions that match your skills and interests. We look for passionate, curious, creative, and solution-driven team players ready to take their career to the next level. SEARCH PEPSICO JOBS Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at PepsiCo.
Learn more about PepsiCo
Size
309,000 employees
Market Cap
$250.5 billion
Industry
Food & Beverages
Net Income
$7.1 billion
Founded
1965
5 Year Trend
+4.8%
Revenue
$70.3 billion
NASDAQ
PEP
* Ladders Estimates

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