Senior Data Scientist: AI, Optimization & Logistics

XPO Logistics, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health insurance

PTO 15 days first year

9 paid company holidays

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Incentive plan

Job summary

XPO Logistics, Inc. in Boston, MA is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to advance AI-driven analytics and optimization across logistics challenges. You will design and deploy ML models, forecast demand, and translate complex AI concepts into clear business insights for leadership.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2 years of data science experience, with preferred advanced degrees and 5+ years for senior candidates. This is an incentive-based, full-time position with comprehensive benefits.

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 concepts

Forecasting

Optimization

Machine learning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's or PhD in related field

Job description

XPO Logistics, Inc. in Boston, MA is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to advance AI-driven analytics and optimization across logistics challenges. You will design and deploy ML models, forecast demand, and translate complex AI concepts into clear business insights for leadership.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2 years of data science experience, with preferred advanced degrees and 5+ years for senior candidates. This is an incentive-based, full-time position with comprehensive benefits.