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We are looking for a Principal Data Scientist to join the Predictive Analytics team at Hasbro! This team is responsible for analytics in the domains of forecasting, pricing, and media. The data ecosystem is complex, and we are seeking a team member to lead the expansion of our forecasting capabilities for Nerf, Play-doh, Magic the Gathering, Dungeons and Dragons, and other top brands!

The primary directive for this role is to develop forecasting models for toy and game demand that: improve on the accuracy of existing models, incorporate and explain the role of macroeconomic and other covariates, and can supply other forecasting endeavors with useful inputs and checks. This role will develop and head a center of excellence for forecasting and related methods that specifies best practices, catalogs and curates findings specific to our business, educates workers in the wider business, and stays up to date on the state of the art.

Data Scientists on the team are empowered to build the products the business needs for themselves in our Azure/Databricks ecosystem equipped with turnkey compute resources and cohesive access to the required data sources. They work closely with our supporting Data Engineering team using the same toolset, ensuring that model development and production hardening occur naturally and are supported by all the MLOps amenities the ecosystem has to offer.

This is largely an individual contributor role, but is expected to have 1 or 2 direct reports and will be supported by outsourced engineers or data scientists whose workstreams will need to be managed.

This position can be based in Pawtucket, RI or located remotely in the Eastern Time Zone.

A day in the life of a Principal Data Scientist - Forecasting:

• Authoring model implementations in the Python scientific stack.
• Specifying prerequisite work for data engineering groups.
• Procuring additional data sources to support forecasting, or advocating for changes to Hasbro’s data ecosystem that would improve forecasting.
• Documenting findings on which methods work for Hasbro, what special treatments are necessary, and why.
• Researching and specifying mathematical forms for forecasting models.
• Mentoring and leading a small team, and specifying work for outsourced data science capacity.
• Visualizing and interpreting model results for key business partners.

What you'll bring:

• Proficiency with Python, SQL, and git including: Python plotting libraries, Pandas, scikit-learn; PyTorch or Tensorflow; A probabilistic programming library like Pyro, Tensorflow Probability, or PyMC.
• Bonus proficiencies: Python Darts package, dbt, Dash.
• Experience modeling hierarchical ensembles of timeseries using global methods.
• Demonstrated ability to conceive of and author data generating processes to produce simulated datasets for model assessment and development.
• Guided small teams from start to finish of modeling projects spanning years.
• Academic research skills: finding relevant papers, manipulating the maths therein, comparing a method’s written and mathematical description with its programmed implementation.
• Worked with ML Engineers to establish “always on” loops of model training, validation, deployment and inference.
• Master’s degree or equivalent in physics, mathematics, or other hard science.

Hasbro’s world-class brands and talented people are our greatest assets. One of the ways we invest in you is through a competitive and contemporary benefits package. Your particular benefits package will depend on your position, location, local legal requirements and years with the company. Here’s a look at what your benefits package may include: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Half-day Fridays year round, Paid Vacation Time & Holidays, Generous 401(k) match, Paid Parental Leave, Team Hasbro Volunteer Program, Employee Giving & Matching Gifts Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Toy Discounts and more!

Hasbro is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

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