Transportation Data Scientist

Citian; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

On-site gym

Free snacks

Job summary

Citian, a Washington, DC based SaaS company, is seeking a Transportation Data Scientist to develop state-of-the-art ML models for traffic safety, mobility, and city planning. You’ll leverage Python/SQL and NLP to handle large datasets and collaborate with cross-functional teams across the US.

The role prioritizes model development, feature engineering, and deploying robust evaluation frameworks while applying the latest NLP/AI research in a startup environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of ML/AI/data science experience, preferably in transportation.
• Strong Python, SQL, and NLP libraries (Pandas, Numpy, Scikit-learn, NLTK, SpaCy).
• Experience with geospatial data (PostGIS, GeoPandas) and ML frameworks.
• Familiarity with transformers/LLMs and cloud platforms (Snowflake, AWS).

Responsibilities

• Model development: build and optimize data science models from diverse sources, especially text.
• Apply ML/AI techniques to produce predictive and prescriptive insights.
• Data preprocessing to ready large datasets for training and analysis.
• Feature engineering to improve model performance and accuracy.
• Model deployment and evaluation with robust metrics and monitoring.
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and domain experts.
• Stay updated on NLP/AI research and apply new methods where relevant.
• Embrace startup versatility and take on diverse responsibilities.

Skills

Python

SQL

NLP

Geospatial data

Transformers/LLMs

Cloud (Snowflake, AWS)

Data storytelling

Education

Bachelors in CS/Data Science

Tools

PostGIS

GeoPandas

ArcToolbox

PyTorch/TensorFlow

HuggingFace

Job description

Citian is a fast growing, venture backed SaaS technology company based in Washington, DC. Our software solutions revolutionize how our transportation and infrastructure systems – roads, rail, transit, bicycle, pedestrian – operate.

Our tech solutions:

• Reduce traffic fatalities
• Enhance pedestrian accessibility
• Empower system operators to save time & money

You’ll work with some of the brightest minds in the software and transportation industries. Our engineers and data scientists apply the latest in emerging tech, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning to build smarter, more advanced tools for our diverse client base. We work with clients across the United States, with global ambitions in the years ahead.

Who You Are

Citian is seeking a Transportation Data Scientist who will play a crucial role in developing and implementing state-of-the-art machine learning models for use cases in traffic safety, mobility, and city planning. The ideal candidate will exhibit excellent knowledge of the data science and data engineering disciplines with transportation industry experience, including working with large datasets in a Python/SQL environment. You have at least 3+ years of data science experience and NLP. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our products and services, driving innovation and providing actionable intelligence to meet business goals. If you are passionate about data and are eager to contribute to the success of a startup, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Model Development: Develop and optimize data science models to process, analyze, and extract information from varying data sources, particularly textual.
• Machine Learning and AI: Apply machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques to build predictive and prescriptive models.
• Data Preprocessing: Clean, preprocess, and transform large datasets to prepare them for analysis and model training.
• Feature Engineering: Identify and engineer relevant features to enhance model performance and accuracy.
• Model Deployment and Evaluation: Design and implement robust evaluation metrics and frameworks to assess and monitor the performance of machine learning models.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineers, product managers, and domain experts, to understand business requirements and deliver data science solutions that meet those needs.
• Research: Stay updated on the latest advancements in NLP and AI research and apply them to real-world problems as needed.
• Embrace the startup mentality by wearing multiple hats and stepping outside traditional job roles as needed. Your versatility and willingness to take on diverse responsibilities will be key to our success in a dynamic and evolving landscape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data science ideally within the transportation industry
• Strong knowledge of Python, SQL, Python data science libraries (Pandas, Numpy, Scikit-learn, etc.), and Python NLP libraries (NLTK, SpaCy, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of machine learning techniques, NLP and AI algorithms
• Experience working with geospatial data (SQL PostGIS, Python GeoPandas, ArcToolbox Deep Learning, etc.)
• Experience with transformers and LLMs (HuggingFace, GPT, PyTorch, TensorFlow, etc.) and cloud infrastructure platforms such as Snowflake and AWS
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Excellent communication and data storytelling skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Your Citian Advantage

• Competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance and generous PTO.
• 401(k) company match and monthly commuter transportation benefit
• On-site gym and free snacks in the office
• High-growth potential and opportunities for advancement within a fast growing, venture-backed SaaS startup!

Let's build smarter cities together! Learn more about Citian here: www.citian.co

Diversity & Inclusion

Citian is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities