Pricing AI Lead Scientist (Hybrid)

XPO Logistics, Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Annual incentive plan

Equity buyout award

Education assistance

Health insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

401(k) match

Job summary

XPO Logistics, Inc. in Boston, MA is seeking a Lead Scientist, Data Science (Pricing Optimization) to lead AI-driven analytics initiatives within pricing and revenue optimization. Hybrid work arrangement supports collaboration with data science and software teams.

The role requires 4+ years in data science/ops research, strong programming skills (Python, SQL, R), and a proven ability to translate complex AI concepts into business insights for strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• 4+ years in data science, ops research, or analytics.
• Proficiency in Python/R/SQL with AI/ML applications.
• Familiarity with AI techniques and ML algorithms.
• Strong ability to translate complex AI concepts to business insights.

Responsibilities

• Leverage ML, AI, statistics, and optimization to improve pricing and revenue.
• Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to deploy models.
• Serve as thought leader in Data Science and Analytics across the org.
• Explore new AI techniques to drive process improvements.
• Present ad-hoc analyses to senior leaders.
• Communicate with both technical and business audiences.

Skills

Data science

AI/ML

Forecasting

Optimization

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Spark

SAS

Java

Job description

XPO Logistics, Inc. in Boston, MA is seeking a Lead Scientist, Data Science (Pricing Optimization) to lead AI-driven analytics initiatives within pricing and revenue optimization. Hybrid work arrangement supports collaboration with data science and software teams.

The role requires 4+ years in data science/ops research, strong programming skills (Python, SQL, R), and a proven ability to translate complex AI concepts into business insights for strategic decisions.