Senior Data Scientist - AI/ML & Optimization (Hybrid)

XPO; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health insurance

Life and disability insurance

PTO and holidays

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Incentive plan

Job summary

XPO is hiring a Senior Data Scientist in a hybrid Boston, MA role to develop AI-driven analytics and optimization solutions. You will build and deploy models across logistics contexts, translating insights into business impact.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of data science experience; preferred stronger credentials. Competitive compensation, strong health and retirement benefits, and education support are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience.
• 2 years of experience in data science, operations research, or data analysis with a focus on AI-driven analytics, statistical modeling, machine learning, forecasting, or optimization.
• Strong understanding of data volume and quality requirements for building AI/ML and optimization solutions.
• Experience in at least one programming language such as Python, R, SQL, SAS, Spark, Java, etc., with practical applications in AI or ML projects.
• Familiarity with AI techniques and machine learning algorithms, including supervised and unsupervised learning.
• Strong communication skills with a knack for translating complex AI concepts into clear business insights.

Responsibilities

• Leverage machine learning, AI, statistical, and/or optimization methods to solve problems across domains such as network/route optimization, demand forecasting, and pricing/revenue modeling.
• Design, build, and evaluate models under the guidance of Lead and Principal scientists, and help implement them into in-house software solutions.
• Explore and apply cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence techniques and statistical methods to identify opportunities to drive process improvements through analytics and automation.
• Conduct and present ad-hoc analyses to senior leaders within the business and technology organizations.
• Communicate with technical and business-oriented audiences.
• Serve as a subject matter contributor in applying AI techniques to logistics and transportation challenges.
• Perform analytics ranging from predictive to prescriptive, aligning with AI maturity levels based on project needs.
• Combine technical skills in AI and data science with strong business acumen to deliver real-world impact at XPO.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

SAS

Spark

Java

AI/ML

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's or PhD (preferred)

Job description

XPO is hiring a Senior Data Scientist in a hybrid Boston, MA role to develop AI-driven analytics and optimization solutions. You will build and deploy models across logistics contexts, translating insights into business impact.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of data science experience; preferred stronger credentials. Competitive compensation, strong health and retirement benefits, and education support are offered.