Data Scientist-Logistics

Snoonu; Doha; On-site; QAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global Vibes

Brain Boosters

Builder’s Playground

Flexible Time Off

Agile Everything

Great Place to Work® Certified

Certified for Excellence

Beyond the Code: Giving Back Matters

Diversity Isn’t Just a Buzzword

Job summary

Snoonu in Doha, Qatar seeks a senior data scientist to lead forecasting and optimization efforts for logistics, including ETA predictions and route planning. You will design, validate, and deploy scalable ML models and optimization solutions, collaborating with ML engineers, backend teams, and product stakeholders.

You will mentor juniors, drive best practices in modelling, experimentation, and code quality, and stay ahead of AI/ML trends to keep Snoonu at the forefront of data-driven logistics.

Qualifications

• MSc in Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• PhD in Data Science or related field is advantageous.
• 5+ years in data science, ML, or statistical modelling with focus on forecasting/optimisation.
• Deep hands-on experience with time series methods (ARIMA, Prophet, TFT, etc.) and regression/classification models.
• Experience with optimisation techniques and solvers (OR-Tools, PuLP, MILP).
• Proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow/PyTorch).
• Experience deploying ML models at scale with monitoring/retraining pipelines.
• Experience with A/B testing and experimentation methods.
• Strong SQL skills and familiarity with data platforms (BigQuery, etc.).
• Experience with AWS/GCP/Databricks for ML development.

Responsibilities

• Lead research, development, and implementation of advanced time series forecasting models for logistics (ETA, prep times, demand).
• Design and integrate optimization algorithms to improve route planning and resource allocation.
• Conduct rigorous experiments to test/validate models under real-world scenarios.
• Fine-tune and deploy ML models; maintain retraining pipelines and monitor performance.
• Collaborate across ML, backend, research, and product teams to address operational challenges.
• Run A/B tests to evaluate model impact on logistics KPIs.
• Translate analytics into actionable business insights for senior leadership.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship in modelling, experimentation, and code quality.
• Stay updated on AI/ML and OR techniques to enhance Snoonu's logistics solutions.

Skills

Time series forecasting

Optimization

Python

SQL

Cloud platforms

Experiment design

Communication with leadership

Mentoring

Education

MSc in Data Science or related field

PhD in Data Science or related field (Nice to Have)

Tools

Pandas

NumPy

Scikit-learn

Optuna

LightGBM

TensorFlow/PyTorch

OR-Tools / PuLP

Job description

Welcome to Your Next Adventure!

What You’ll Get Your Hands On

• Lead the research, development, and implementation of advanced time series forecasting models to optimise logistics operations, including ETA prediction, preparation times, and demand forecasting.
• Design and implement optimization algorithms and solvers to improve logistics network efficiency, route planning, and resource allocation.
• Design and conduct rigorous experiments to test, validate, and benchmark models under various real-world scenarios, ensuring robustness and accuracy.
• Fine-tune, deploy, and monitor ML models and applications in production, maintaining retraining pipelines and ensuring model performance over time.
• Collaborate with ML engineers, backend engineers, researchers, and product engineers in a cross-functional setting to identify key operational challenges and develop innovative data-driven solutions.
• Conduct A/B tests and other experimentation techniques to evaluate model impact and drive continuous improvement across logistics KPIs.
• Translate complex analytical results into actionable business insights, presenting findings to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership in data science, mentoring junior team members and driving best practices in modelling, experimentation, and code quality.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI, ML, and operations research, integrating cutting-edge techniques into logistics solutions.

The Magic You Bring

• MSc in Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Nice to Have: PhD in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent industrial experience.
• 5+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or statistical modelling, with a strong focus on time series forecasting and/or optimisation problems.
• Extensive hands-on experience with time series forecasting methods (e.g., ARIMA, Prophet, LightGBM, TFT, DeepAR, N-BEATS) and regression/classification models.
• Practical experience with optimisation techniques and solvers (e.g., linear programming, mixed-integer programming, heuristic methods, OR-Tools, PuLP, or similar).
• Proficiency in Python, including libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, Optuna, LightGBM, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
• Practical experience in developing and deploying ML models at scale, including monitoring and retraining pipelines.
• Practical experience in A/B testing and other experimentation techniques.
• Strong experience handling large datasets and proficiency with SQL databases (BigQuery, Redash, or others).
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS (ECS, S3, Lambda, Step Functions), GCP (BigQuery, VertexAI), and/or Databricks for ML model development and deployment.
• Proven experience in the delivery and logistics industry, with a strong understanding of its operational challenges and optimisation opportunities (a plus

Inside Snoonu’s Universe

Snoonu is Qatar’s homegrown Super App, reinventing daily life with blazing-fast delivery, shopping, and more - all in one place. Powered by tech, driven by a global team, and obsessed with making life easier.

The Dream We’re Chasing

To be the first Qatari Ultra App that propels the region and its community through innovation and technology. We have global ambitions where what we do surpasses norms and limitations every time.

The Quest We’re On

To radically transform how people live by leveraging technology to connect them with endless possibilities.

Our Everyday Superpowers

Be Customer Obsessed: “Focus on the customer and all else will follow.”

Act with Integrity: “We are honest, ethical, and trustworthy in everything we do.”

Be Curious and Creative: “We constantly innovate and create solutions to bring a lasting positive impact.”

Lead by Example and Take Ownership: “Be the change you want to see and take ownership.”

Work Smart and Deliver Results: “You can do more by doing less, better, and faster.”

It's All About People: “Be a team player; together we are stronger.”

Real Builders Ship: “We turn ideas into products, plans into action, and challenges into opportunities.”

Perks & Worklife Magic At Snoonu

• Global Vibes - Collaborate with a worldwide crew.
• Brain Boosters - Learning budgets, access to courses, and tools for your growth.
• Builder’s Playground - Own your tasks, own your path! We’re big on autonomy.
• Flexible Time Off - We take recharging seriously. Generous leave and wellness policies.
• Agile Everything - Scrum isn’t a buzzword here. It’s how we roll, from product to ops.
• Great Place to Work® Certified
• Certified for Excellence
• Beyond the Code: Giving Back Matters
• Diversity Isn’t Just a Buzzword

Let’s Build the Future Together