Sr Machine Learning Engineer - Labor Management Forecasting (Hybrid)

Publix Super Markets is hiring a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to build and maintain machine learning and forecasting solutions for labor management. The role develops scalable data and ML pipelines, applies MLOps practices, and partners with technical and business teams to improve labor and demand forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain machine learning and forecasting solutions using Python and SQL
• Build scalable ML and data pipelines using Databricks, Spark/PySpark, and Delta Lake
• Implement MLOps practices for model training, deployment, versioning, monitoring, and retraining
• Use MLflow and related technologies to manage the machine learning lifecycle
• Develop automated deployment processes using Databricks Asset Bundles (DABs) and CI/CD
• Partner with data scientists, cloud engineers, and business teams to produce labor and demand forecasting models
• Monitor model and pipeline performance and troubleshoot production issues
• Apply software engineering practices to create reliable, maintainable, and testable ML solutions

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or another analytical discipline, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of software, data, or machine learning engineering experience, including strong experience developing production solutions with Python and SQL
• 2+ years of experience with Databricks and Spark/PySpark
• 2+ years of experience deploying and supporting machine learning models into an enterprise production environment
• Experience building data or ML pipelines involving large datasets and Declarative Asset Bundles (DABs)
• Experience with MLflow, Delta Lake, and Azure
• Experience with time-series and demand-based forecasting models
• Experience with workforce, or labor forecasting models
• Experience supporting ML solutions in retail, supply chain, workforce management, logistics, or other operational environments
• Knowledge of MLOps, CI/CD, automated testing, model monitoring, and version control

Benefits

• As a year-end bonus to associates, Publix issues one month’s extra pay (pro-rated in the first year) each year if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check that year.
• Hybrid flexibility: Work remotely when you need focus time and join us onsite for high-impact collaboration and brainstorming sessions.
• We value autonomy, creativity, and continuous learning.

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