Data Scientist

Job Requirements

JD.com is seeking a Data Scientist to develop data-driven insights and machine learning models that power our personalization, recommendation, and analytics systems. In this role, you will transform raw data into business intelligence, working closely with data engineers, product managers, and business teams to improve decision-making and enhance customer experience across JD.com’s international e-commerce operations.

Job Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Build predictive models and advanced analytics solutions to improve personalization, recommendation, and customer segmentation.
• Analyze large-scale datasets to identify behavioral trends, business opportunities, and product improvement areas.
• Partner with data engineers to ensure clean, reliable, and accessible data for experimentation and model deployment.
• Design and run A/B tests to measure the impact of algorithms and product features.
• Translate technical insights into clear, actionable recommendations for business and product stakeholders.
• Stay current with research and industry best practices in machine learning, NLP, and AI, applying them to real-world e-commerce challenges.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or applied analytics.
• Proficiency in Python, R, or Scala, with strong skills in data analysis and statistical modeling.
• Experience with ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong knowledge of A/B testing, experimentation design, and causal inference.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex findings to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in global e-commerce, personalization, or recommendation systems.
• Familiarity with big data platforms (Spark, Hadoop) and cloud ML pipelines (AWS Sagemaker, GCP Vertex AI, or Azure ML).
• Background in NLP or computer vision applications for large-scale platforms.

What We Offer

• A dynamic and challenging work environment in a leading global e-commerce company.
• The opportunity to work with a diverse international team and to make a significant impact on JD.com’s global presence.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and performance bonuses.

About JD.com

JD.com (NASDAQ: JD and HKEX: 9618), also known as JINGDONG, has evolved from a pioneering e-commerce platform into a leading technology and service provider with supply chain at its core.