The Hershey Company · 1 day ago
Sr Data Scientist
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expThe Hershey Company is focused on creating the future of snacking through data-driven insights. In this role, the Sr Data Scientist will analyze complex datasets and develop scalable algorithms to drive business decisions and optimize product offerings.
ConfectioneryFood and BeverageManufacturingService IndustrySnack Food
Responsibilities
Translates ambiguous business problems into data science problems. Analyzes complex datasets to inform or make decisions to address those business problems
Applies scientific principles and concepts to support significant invention. Uses a range of scientific methodologies and follows best practices for those methodologies
Proactively identifies opportunities and solutions to problems. Solutions may require novel techniques or approaches
Creates metrics and measurements to quantify the business impact of the work
Writes accurate and clear technical documentation and reports, including appropriate mathematical rigor as needed
Communicates the approach and outcomes of models clearly and effectively with non-technical stakeholders to build trust
Collaborates with stakeholders across a broad set of functions (science, data, engineering, product, business)
Influences multiple teams to build consensus and advise Sr leadership
Evaluate cross-team perspectives and understand how interactions among teams, processes and systems need to be modelled in solutions
Utilize deep understanding of business challenges and the applicability of relevant data science disciplines and interactions amongst systems to identify the most advantageous solutions that deliver significant benefit to the business
Contributions influence technical and business strategy. Harmonize discordant views and lead the resolution of contentious issues
Optimize connected systems using their dynamics. Improve consistency and integration between team’s solutions and the work done by related teams
Improve work done by others either via collaboration or by increasing their scientific knowledge using specialized tools or advanced techniques
Qualification
Required
Data analytics skills and experience analyzing both experimental and observational data sets
Deep expertise in one or more of: machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, operations research, applied mathematics, statistics, econometrics, causal analysis, or similar science discipline
Experience developing one or more of: A/B testing capabilities, forecasting models, inventory optimization, capacity planning, pricing, recommender systems, classification models, causal impact, customer choice models, or similar science products
Proficiency with math/stats software (e.g. R, Matlab, SAS, Stata, Python numpy) or other domain specific software (e.g. Python/TensorFlow for ML). Basic proficiency with SQL
Strong skills in model development, model validation, and model implementation. For ML-related roles, additional expertise in model deployment and ongoing production support
Experience in patents or publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals
Masters/PhD in a quantitative field (CS, CE, ML, OR, Econ, or related)
Preferred
PhD preferred, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in data science or a related field
Company
The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company is headquartered in Hershey, Pa., and is an industry-leading snacks company with a purpose to make more moments of goodness through its iconic brands.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (10)
2024 (6)
2023 (7)
2022 (6)
2021 (4)
2020 (11)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.62B2025-10-21Post Ipo Debt· $1.88B
2025-02-19Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2023-05-01Post Ipo Debt· $750M
Leadership Team
Kirk Tanner
Chief Executive Officer
Michele Buck
President & CEO
Recent News
2026-01-07
2026-01-07
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