General Mills

Sr Data Scientist (Operations Research)

Minneapolis, MN · Senior

No sponsorship$111k-$185kDetected 12 days ago

PythonSQLMachine LearningData ScienceResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingCritical Thinking

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57Sponsors, lottery-bound

Cap-exempt (no lottery)0

Sponsors this role90

Entry-level history0

PERM / green-card track0

Lottery odds (Level III)83

Fits your clock70

Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~45% per draw at Level III). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.

Lottery odds assume a STEM candidate.

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H-1B wage level

the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry

Level II · 2×

Level I$79,8931 entry

Level II$104,4782 entries

Level III$129,0853 entries

Level IV$153,6704 entries

$18,285 more — $129,085 — moves this role to Level III and 3 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.

Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $129,085 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Data Scientists" for prevailing-wage purposes.

DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Data Scientists (15-2051) · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.

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About the role

Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day.
We look for people who want to bring their best - bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together.
Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what's next.

Responsibilities

Partner with data science leadership, AI engineering, business partners, and product owners to develop optimization models using leading tools and technologies.
Build production-ready, reusable, large-scale or scalable operations research models that deliver real-time insights and align with General Mills technology standards.
Monitor and improve model performance, optimality, recommendation quality, and other relevant metrics, incorporating feedback from business partners.
Apply critical thinking to frame business needs as statistical or analytical problems and develop solutions that balance technical completeness, complexity, and timely value delivery.
Clearly communicate the why and how behind recommendations to build trust and understanding in analytical solutions.
Identify and develop long-term data science processes, frameworks, tools, and standards.
Collaborate with other Data Scientists by asking questions, engaging in shared problem-solving, and actively soliciting and providing feedback.

Requirements

5+ years of experience working in data science, decision sciences, operations research, or a closely related quantitative field
3+ years may be considered for candidates with a PhD.
Master's or PhD degree in operations research, industrial engineering, computer science, or a closely related quantitative field.
Strong proficiency in SQL and Python, with a solid understanding of complex databases.

Nice to have

Applied experience in business operations, commercial functions, or a related business area.
Additional Considerations
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for a U.S. work visa.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is:
$110,800 - $184,800 Annual At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role.
The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc.
As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being.
You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program.

Benefits

Design and develop modeling frameworks and architectures for deterministic and combinatorial optimization, advanced machine learning, and other complex business problems.
We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks.
Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors.

Company info

SALARY RANGE The salary range for this position is: $110,800 - $184,800 Annual At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role.

Equal opportunity

EMPLOYER (EOE)
General Mills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or familial status, status regarding public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.
If you need to request an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please fill out our online accommodation request form by following this link: Accommodation Request.
General Mills is an equal opportunity employer.

Visa & Work Authorization

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for a U.S. work visa.

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