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Principal Scientist, Data Science (Pricing Optimization) - Hybrid
XPOUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 Mar 2025
About the role
What you’ll need to succeed as a Principal Scientist, Data Science at XPO:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience
- 5 years of hands-on experience in developing and deploying optimization solutions
- Experience in pricing optimization, demand forecasting, utilizing statistical modeling, machine learning, and reinforcement learning techniques.
- Strong experience with SQL, Python and Java
- Experience using statistical modeling to solve business problems
- A deep understanding of machine learning techniques and experience applying them to solve business problems.
- Track record in leading cross-functional initiatives that span across the organization.
- Ability to translate complex data sets and research into simple business recommendations.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master’s degree or PhD in Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science or related field Strong leadership and communication skills
- 7+ years of hands-on experience in developing and deploying optimization solutions
- Experience in pricing optimization, demand forecasting, utilizing statistical modeling, machine learning, and reinforcement learning techniques.
- Experience with causal inference and measurement methods for analyzing the impact of pricing algorithms on revenue
- Experience with reinforcement learning for pricing optimization, decision-making, and consumer behavior modeling
- Ability to effectively operate both independently and as part of a team
- Significant peer-reviewed scientific contributions in premier journals and conferences
- Superior verbal and written communication and presentation skills, ability to convey rigorous mathematical concepts and considerations to non-experts
About the Principal Scientist, Data Science job:
Pay, Benefits and more:
- Competitive compensation package
- Full health insurance benefits available on day one
- Life and disability insurance
- Earn up to 15 days of PTO over your first year
- 9 paid company holidays
- 401(k) option with company match
- Education assistance
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