Principal Data Scientist of Commercial Analytics & Data Science

## Principal Data Scientist of Commercial Analytics & Data ScienceApplylocations: Home Office - US, NV: Home Office - US, UT: Home Office - US, TX: Home Office - US, FL: Home Office - US, NCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 275939US, Nevada**The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International**Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.**THE JOB:**At MGM Resorts International, we’re using data and AI to power personalized guest experiences at scale. We’re hiring a Principal Data Scientist, Commercial Analytics to serve as a hands-on technical leader, building and deploying AI/ML models that drive personalization, customer analytics, and commercial performance across the enterprise.**THE DAY-TO-DAY:*** Lead multiple large, complex data science initiatives with minimal supervision* Design, develop, and deploy advanced AI/ML models supporting personalization and commercial analytics* Perform hands-on data science work including data collection, mining, normalization, and feature engineering* Develop predictive and statistical models, including hyper-parameter tuning and optimization* Deploy, scale, and monitor machine learning models in production environments* Partner closely with Engineering and Analytics teams to define data requirements and improve data pipelines* Maintain and enhance CI/CD frameworks for data science and model orchestration* Conduct A/B testing and test-and-learn experiments to optimize key business KPIs* Evaluate model quality, monitor performance, and continuously improve outcomes* Review peer code, write unit tests, and provide technical feedback on modeling and pipeline approaches* Translate complex analytical insights into clear, audience-appropriate presentations for business and executive stakeholders* Collaborate with Marketing, Product, Creative, Strategy, and Customer Engagement teams to drive measurable impact* Support the interview process and technical evaluation of Data Scientist candidates**THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:*** Bachelor’s degree or higher required* 8+ years of prior relevant experience* Expert-level proficiency in Python, SQL, and modern ML frameworks (e.g., Spark, TensorFlow, Keras)* Proven ability to deliver multiple complex projects simultaneously in cross-functional environments* Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on root-cause analysis and practical solutions* Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including presenting to non-technical audiences* Experience building MVPs under tight timelines while maintaining high quality* Background in hospitality, retail, or customer-centric industries preferred**THE PERKS & BENEFITS:*** Prioritize your wellness, access programs crafted to nurture your mental and physical health.* Enjoy unbeatable discounts on hotel stays, dining, retail, entertainment, and exclusive partner perks for travel, tech, and beyond!* Savor delicious meals for free in our employee dining room.* Park with ease—whether you're on or off shift, it's free!* From healthcare to financial support and generous time-off options, we’ve got you covered.* Elevate your career with development programs, connect through networking events, and make a difference with community volunteer opportunities.**VIEW JOB DESCRIPTION:** you ready to **JOIN THE SHOW**? Apply today! #J-18808-Ljbffr