Senior Data Scientist - AI, Pricing & Optimization

XPO; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Company holidays

401(k) with match

Education assistance

Incentive plan

Job summary

XPO is seeking a Senior Scientist, Data Science to advance AI-enabled pricing and analytics across Pricing, Sales, and Finance. The role demands hands-on modeling, collaboration with data scientists and engineers, and thought leadership in AI applications throughout the organization.

You'll translate complex AI concepts into business insights, leverage ML, deep learning and optimization, and drive revenue and performance improvements for the logistics powerhouse XPO.

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.
• 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 various problems in Pricing, Sales, and Finance in order to optimize revenue for the company
• Work with a team of data scientists and engineers to design, test and implement models into in-house software solutions
• You will be a thought leader for the practice of Data Science and Analytics across the organization
• Explore and research 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 expert in applying AI techniques to logistics and transportation challenges
• Leverage advanced data science methods, including machine learning, deep learning, and optimization, to enhance business performance
• Perform analytics ranging from predictive to prescriptive and cognitive, 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 techniques

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

N/A

Job description

XPO is seeking a Senior Scientist, Data Science to advance AI-enabled pricing and analytics across Pricing, Sales, and Finance. The role demands hands-on modeling, collaboration with data scientists and engineers, and thought leadership in AI applications throughout the organization.

You'll translate complex AI concepts into business insights, leverage ML, deep learning and optimization, and drive revenue and performance improvements for the logistics powerhouse XPO.