Manager, Applied Machine Learning

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Location: LAKE FOREST, IL, US,

Work Location Type:
Hybrid

About Grainger:

W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award‑winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models.

In the High‑Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenances, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment,  offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and  offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is seeking a Manager, Applied Machine Learning in Lake Forest, IL with the following requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering or related field plus 5 years of related experience. Will accept any level of experience in the following skills:
Design scalable machine learning architectures for search, information retrieval, and relevance using Python, traditional and deep learning methods, Apache Solr, and vector search frameworks such as FAISS;
Develop natural language processing applications for query understanding, classification, and search relevance using natural language processing algorithms, techniques, and tools such as Fast Text, Transformers, and NLTK;
Develop and implement machine learning models for search ranking and category prediction using query, clickstream, and product catalog data;
Design and implement feature engineering pipelines using clickstream, product catalog, and customer behavioral data with SQL, Python, and Apache Spark to support machine learning models;
Design and implement personalized typeahead and autocomplete systems using clickstream, search interaction, and behavioral data to generate real time query suggestions and improve search relevance;
Implement and operationalize machine learning systems for search retrieval, ranking, and relevance, including model training, low latency inference, deployment using FastAPI or Flask with Docker and Kubernetes, and monitoring on premises and cloud based platforms.

Compensation:
The anticipated base pay range for this position is $214,365 - $268,000 which reflects the potential base pay at the time of this posting. Base pay will depend on factors such as work location, relevant experience, and skills. Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.

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