Senior Data Scientist at 8451 | Cincinnati, OH & Chicago, IL

Join 8451 as a Senior Data Scientist, where your expertise in data analytics will drive impactful decision-making across various projects. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design and implement advanced statistical models and machine learning solutions that help us meet our business objectives.

84.51° Overview:84.51° is at the forefront of retail data science, insights, and media, empowering The Kroger Co. and its partners to deliver personalized and impactful shopping experiences. By leveraging first-party retail data from over 62 million U.S. households, we drive a customer-centric journey through innovative solutions like 84.51° Insights, 84.51° Loyalty Marketing, and our retail media platform, Kroger Precision Marketing.At 84.51°, we believe in fostering collaboration and teamwork through a 5-day in-office work schedule.Join our mission at 84.51°!__________________________________________________________Lead Data Engineer (P1952)Cincinnati, OH or Chicago, ILAs a leading data science company and a proud subsidiary of The Kroger Company, we manage a vast data ecosystem, comprising 10 petabytes of data and generating over 35 terabytes of new data weekly from our 62 million household dataset. As a Lead Data Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in developing applications that transform our data into actionable insights, enhancing the customer experience at Kroger. We adopt Agile methodologies and Big Room Planning to ensure alignment among cross-functional teams—Product, Architecture, Data Science, and Engineering—focused on creating scalable enterprise applications.SUMMARY:In your role as Lead Data Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and implementing solutions that enable the ingestion, storage, transformation, and distribution of big data on Azure Cloud. Our technology stack includes Databricks (Spark, SQL, PySpark), Databricks Workflows, Python, JSON, and SQL, allowing you to build products and features that facilitate customer personalization on a large scale. Strong communication and collaboration skills with Product and Data Science teams are essential for success in this position.RESPONSIBILITIES: Take ownership of features and drive them to completion through all phases of the 84.51° Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). This encompasses both external-facing and internal applications, as well as process improvement initiatives, such as:Developing understanding of business domains and bridging this knowledge to technical stakeholders.Establishing technical strategies in partnership with Data Science, Product, Architecture, and Kroger partners.

Join 8451 as a Senior Data Scientist, where you will leverage your expertise in data analysis, machine learning, and statistical modeling to drive actionable insights and enhance decision-making processes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop data-driven solutions that support our strategic objectives and improve our product offerings.

Role Overview 8451 is hiring a Senior Data Scientist in Cincinnati, OH or Chicago, IL. This role focuses on using data analysis and machine learning to support business decisions. The Senior Data Scientist works closely with teams across the company to build predictive models and improve business strategies. What You Will Do Analyze complex datasets to uncover trends and insights Develop and refine predictive models to support key business goals Collaborate with colleagues from different departments to solve problems and share findings Help optimize company performance through data-driven recommendations Locations Cincinnati, OH Chicago, IL

Join 84.51° as a Senior Data Engineer!At 84.51°, we are at the forefront of retail data science, insights, and media. Our mission is to empower The Kroger Co., consumer packaged goods entities, agencies, publishers, and affiliates to offer personalized and enriching experiences for shoppers throughout their purchasing journey.Harnessing the power of sophisticated science, we leverage first-party retail data from over 62 million U.S. households, gathered through the Kroger Plus loyalty card program. This enables us to create a more customer-centric experience via 84.51° Insights, 84.51° Loyalty Marketing, and our retail media advertising solution, Kroger Precision Marketing.To foster collaboration and team synergy, we maintain a 5-day in-office work schedule.We invite you to be a part of our innovative team at 84.51°!

84.51° Overview:At 84.51°, we are at the forefront of retail data science, insights, and media. We collaborate with The Kroger Co., consumer packaged goods organizations, agencies, publishers, and affiliates to deliver personalized and valuable shopping experiences throughout the purchasing journey.Leveraging advanced science, we utilize first-party retail data from over 62 million U.S. households through the Kroger Plus loyalty card program to enhance customer-centric journeys with 84.51° Insights, 84.51° Loyalty Marketing, and our retail media advertising solution, Kroger Precision Marketing.We embrace a 5-day in-office work schedule to foster collaboration, alignment, and team connectivity.Join us in making a difference at 84.51°!__________________________________________________________Senior ML Data Engineer, Relevancy Sciences – Personalization & Loyalty Strategy (P508)The Relevancy Sciences Team is dedicated to crafting relevant and personalized customer experiences for Kroger's E-commerce platform, recognized as one of the top 10 e-commerce companies in the U.S. We generate trillions of recommendations daily and deliver them to millions of Kroger customers. Our team manages an extensive portfolio of machine learning solutions for search and product recommendations. We are on the lookout for a skilled and experienced Senior ML Data Engineer to join our data science team, specializing in developing search and recommender systems.Role OverviewIn this role, you will design, build, and maintain the crucial data infrastructure that powers our machine learning models, encompassing everything from feature engineering to training data generation. You will act as a liaison between ML requirements and production data systems, overseeing feature stores, training/evaluation pipelines, and ML-specific data operations. Your efforts will empower data scientists to iterate swiftly while ensuring production-grade reliability and scalability.What You'll DoFeature Store Operations & Governance (40%)Manage the lifecycle of feature requests from intake to deployment, promoting reusability and maintaining a searchable feature catalog.Design and develop scalable feature pipelines that compute features from various sources (BigQuery, Azure Data Lake) and integrate them into the Feature Store infrastructure (Vertex AI Feature Store + BigQuery).Create streaming feature engineering pipelines utilizing Apache Beam/Dataflow for real-time feature computation and low-latency model serving.

Join 84.51° as a Lead API Platform Engineer!At 84.51°, we are a pioneering retail data science and insights company dedicated to enhancing the shopping experience for consumers through advanced data solutions. As a subsidiary of The Kroger Co., we empower retailers and consumer goods firms to deliver personalized shopping experiences by leveraging data from over 62 million U.S. households.We employ innovative data science to drive insights that inform decision-making and improve customer interactions at every stage of their shopping journey.Our team embraces a 5-day in-office work schedule to foster collaboration, alignment, and strong team connections.As a Lead API Platform Engineer, you will play a crucial role in our Application Delivery team, overseeing the API gateway experience from pre-production to production. Your technical leadership will help shape our API strategy, mentor fellow engineers, and enhance our operational excellence.

Join 8451 as a Lead Product Manager specializing in Insights & Reporting Data Direct, where you will drive innovative product strategies and lead cross-functional teams to deliver impactful data insights. You will be responsible for overseeing product lifecycles, collaborating with stakeholders, and enhancing data-driven decision-making processes.

About 84.51°:At 84.51°, we are pioneers in retail data science, insights, and media solutions. Our mission is to empower The Kroger Co., alongside consumer packaged goods companies, agencies, and publishers, to enhance shopper experiences throughout their purchasing journey.Leveraging advanced scientific methodologies, we utilize first-party retail data from over 62 million U.S. households, obtained through the Kroger Plus loyalty card program. This enables us to facilitate a more customer-focused experience via our suite of offerings, including 84.51° Insights, 84.51° Loyalty Marketing, and Kroger Precision Marketing.We embrace a collaborative work environment with a 5-day in-office schedule to foster teamwork and alignment.Join us at 84.51°!__________________________________________________________Position: Senior Data Scientist (P3358)OverviewWe are on the lookout for a Senior Data Scientist to become a vital member of our Proprietary Models team. This role involves the development, evaluation, and democratization of our foundational models portfolio, which includes embeddings, pre-trained LLMs, and fine-tuned language models. You will be responsible for building and optimizing embedding pipelines, establishing rigorous evaluation frameworks, transitioning models from experimentation to production, and assisting business stakeholders in their integration processes. The ideal candidate will possess a robust technical background in machine learning and AI, exceptional problem-solving skills, a dedication to engineering excellence, and a fervor for empowering others to effectively harness AI.Key ResponsibilitiesYour contributions will span various domains, including engineering data pipelines, testing innovative AI methodologies, and guiding business stakeholders. You will need to adapt across these skill areas as projects evolve, collaborating with your team to achieve success.Develop and optimize embedding pipelines for vector search, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and downstream ML applications.Conduct thorough model testing, evaluation, and validation against quality metrics, performance benchmarks, and reliability standards before deployment.Design and implement proof of concepts to demonstrate feasibility for specific business challenges.Establish and maintain automated testing frameworks for model performance, data quality, and pipeline integrity.Collaborate with Machine Learning Engineers, Researchers, and Engineers to develop, fine-tune, and deploy foundational models.

Join 8451 as a Director of Data Science, where you will lead innovative data-driven strategies to enhance our business intelligence and analytics capabilities. You will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of advanced data models and algorithms, driving actionable insights that inform critical business decisions.

Join our dynamic team at 8451 as a Lead Consultant specializing in Fresh Merchandising. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise to drive innovative merchandising strategies that enhance the customer experience and optimize sales performance. Your leadership will be crucial in mentoring junior consultants and collaborating with cross-functional teams to execute impactful projects.

We are seeking an innovative and results-oriented Lead Technical Product Manager to join our dynamic team at 8451. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead product development initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive the implementation of cutting-edge technology solutions that enhance our product offerings and customer experiences.You will be responsible for setting product vision, defining roadmaps, and managing the execution of product strategies while ensuring alignment with business goals. Your ability to engage stakeholders and lead teams will be crucial in delivering high-quality products on time and within budget.

Join our team at 8451 as a Senior Data Scientist, where you will leverage your expertise to drive data-driven decision-making and innovative solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to work with cross-functional teams and utilize advanced analytics to solve complex business challenges.

Join our dynamic team at 8451 as a Lead Client Strategy Consultant specializing in Pricing & Promotion. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your analytical expertise to drive strategic initiatives that enhance our clients' market performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement innovative pricing strategies that maximize profitability and market share.

84.51° Overview:At 84.51°, we are a pioneering retail data science, insights, and media company dedicated to enhancing the shopping experience. Our mission is to empower The Kroger Co., consumer packaged goods companies, agencies, publishers, and affiliates to deliver personalized and valuable experiences throughout the shopping journey.Utilizing innovative science, we leverage first-party retail data from over 62 million U.S. households, gathered through the Kroger Plus loyalty card program, to foster customer-centric journeys via 84.51° Insights, 84.51° Loyalty Marketing, and our retail media advertising solution, Kroger Precision Marketing.We support collaboration and team connection through a structured 5-day in-office work schedule.Join us on our journey at 84.51°!__________________________________________________________Lead Software Engineer – Agentic FoundationsLOCATION: Cincinnati / ChicagoSUMMARY:The AI Enablement team at 84.51° is on the lookout for a Lead Software Engineer to join our Agentic Foundations team. This dynamic group is responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of the foundational agentic infrastructure within the Kroger enterprise, which includes platforms, patterns, and tools that facilitate the best practices in AI agent development.As a Lead Software Engineer, you will provide hands-on technical leadership across architecture, implementation, and operations of core agentic capabilities such as agent/MCP/scorer/prompt registries, evaluation and monitoring tools, and low-code/no-code platforms designed to simplify complex processes for both developers and business users. You will closely collaborate with product management, data science, and engineering teams to deliver enterprise-grade solutions that accelerate time-to-value, enhance quality and reliability, and promote compliant, best-practice utilization of agentic systems.RESPONSIBILITIES:Lead the design, development, and operation of essential agentic platforms, services, and tools utilized throughout the Kroger enterprise.Own technical outcomes for specific product areas such as registries (agent/MCP/scorer/prompt), evaluation frameworks, observability/monitoring, SDKs/APIs/UIs, and low-code/no-code agent platforms.Provide expert technical guidance to define and implement scalable, secure, and reliable solutions.Maintain high standards for architecture, code quality, testing, and documentation.Collaborate with technical and product teams to enhance our agentic capabilities.

Join 8451 as a Lead Commercial Strategy & Sales Consultant, where you will drive strategic initiatives that enhance our commercial success. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative sales strategies, optimize market penetration, and foster relationships with key stakeholders. This role will challenge you to think critically and creatively, ensuring that our solutions meet the evolving needs of our clients.

Join 8451 as the Commercial Strategy Lead for In-Store Media, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping our strategic direction and driving revenue growth within our retail environments. You will be responsible for developing and executing innovative commercial strategies that enhance customer engagement and maximize sales opportunities. Your analytical skills and market insights will be key in collaborating with cross-functional teams to create impactful in-store media solutions.

84.51° Overview:At 84.51°, we are a pioneering retail data science and insights company dedicated to transforming shopper experiences for The Kroger Co., consumer packaged goods firms, agencies, publishers, and affiliates. Our innovative approach harnesses first-party retail data from over 62 million U.S. households via the Kroger Plus loyalty card program, enabling us to create highly personalized shopping journeys through 84.51° Insights, 84.51° Loyalty Marketing, and our retail media advertising platform, Kroger Precision Marketing.We value collaboration and connection, which is why our team operates on a 5-day in-office work schedule.Join us at 84.51°!__________________________________________________________Lead AI/ML/Optimization Engineer (G3) – Labs Innovation Focus (P3227)SUMMARYAs the Lead AI/ML Engineer (G3) on our Labs team, you will take on a pivotal role as a hands-on technical leader. You will be instrumental in implementing advanced code while steering the architectural evolution of ML/AI/optimization-driven systems. This position marries profound engineering knowledge with practical ML and optimization research to fast-track the journey from proof-of-concept to scalable business solutions. You will write code daily, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to define, deliver, and expand the next generation of AI/ML/optimization capabilities across Kroger.RESPONSIBILITIESAct as a hands-on developer focusing on constructing and managing comprehensive ML, AI, and optimization solutions.Lead the technical design, implementation, and review processes for prototypes and production-ready systems.Oversee the complete solution lifecycle—from rapid prototyping to scaling and hand-off to production teams in collaboration with other data scientists and engineers within Labs and the broader business.Collaborate with researchers and data scientists to co-develop, scale, and operationalize new algorithms.Design and implement robust ML(AI)Ops pipelines that facilitate experimentation, deployment, and monitoring.Create reusable ML components and APIs to promote modularity and scalability across various business sectors.Assess and integrate emerging technologies and tools that can enhance experimentation and expedite delivery.Champion technical best practices concerning code quality, documentation, observability, and knowledge sharing among teams.

84.51° applies advanced data science to retail, supporting The Kroger Co. and partners with insights, loyalty marketing, and retail media products. The company draws on first-party data from over 62 million U.S. households through the Kroger Plus program, aiming to create more personalized shopper experiences. This position requires working in the office five days a week to foster collaboration and team connection. Role overview The Lead Data Scientist, Relevancy Sciences, joins a team focused on building and refining the science behind search and recommendation systems for Kroger’s e-commerce platforms. The team’s work shapes digital experiences for millions of customers, aiming for relevant, personalized, and scalable interactions across Kroger’s digital channels. What you will do Technical leadership and influence: Lead projects in search and recommendation systems, shaping scientific strategy to improve content discovery, relevance, personalization, and decision support. Identify impactful opportunities, clarify technical trade-offs, and guide the team toward practical, scalable solutions. Rapidly prototype and validate new ideas to demonstrate measurable value. Develop innovative search and recommender systems: Design and implement machine learning solutions for the grocery retail sector. Drive systems that enhance product discovery and personalization throughout the customer journey. Provide leadership in next-generation personalization, including Generative AI and agent-based approaches. Location This position is based in Cincinnati, OH or Chicago, IL.

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Data Engineer at Hudson Manpower, located onsite in Cincinnati, Ohio. This role is designed for experienced professionals who are passionate about harnessing data to drive business decisions.Key Skills Required:Power BI: Expertise in data modeling, DAX, Power Query, and the design of interactive reports and dashboards.SQL: Proficient in querying and manipulating data.Tableau: Familiarity with data visualization and reporting tools.Role Overview:As a Senior Data Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining Business Intelligence (BI) solutions. This involves building robust data models, creating insightful reports and dashboards, and ensuring the reliability and accuracy of data. You will work closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into actionable technical specifications.Essential Responsibilities:Data Modeling: Design and implement efficient data models within Power BI to support business analytics.Report & Dashboard Development: Craft engaging reports and dashboards using Power BI Desktop and the Power BI service.Data Integration: Connect and integrate data from various sources, including databases, cloud services, and flat files.Data Analysis & Visualization: Analyze data to uncover trends and insights, visualizing findings through compelling graphics.Performance Optimization: Optimize BI solutions for speed and efficiency.Collaboration: Partner with business users and IT teams to gather requirements and deploy solutions.Data Governance: Maintain data accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.DAX Calculations: Utilize DAX for advanced data analysis.SQL Querying: Employ SQL to retrieve and manipulate data effectively.Technical Documentation: Develop technical documentation for BI solutions, ensuring clarity in data models and reporting designs.Troubleshooting & Support: Provide ongoing support and resolve technical challenges.Continuous Learning: Stay updated on new features and best practices in Power BI.