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Senior Data Scientist

Ryder System, Inc.
San Francisco, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Mar 2025

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Job Description:

Responsibilities

  • Lead Data Science Projects:
    • Lead the design, development, and implementation of machine learning models and advanced analytics solutions to solve complex business problems.
  • Data Analysis and Visualization:
    • Perform in-depth data analysis using statistical techniques and create insightful visualizations to communicate findings to stakeholders.
  • Machine Learning Model Development:
    • Build, test, and deploy machine learning models for various applications, such as demand forecasting, route optimization, and predictive maintenance.
  • Data Manipulation and Cleaning:
    • Conduct data wrangling and preprocessing to ensure data quality and integrity, using tools like Pandas and NumPy.
  • Statistical Analysis:
    • Apply statistical methods, including hypothesis testing and inferential statistics, to derive actionable insights from data.
  • Collaboration and Communication:
    • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and business units, to understand their needs and deliver data-driven solutions.
    • Present complex data insights in a clear and concise manner to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Continuous Learning:
    • Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in data science and actively contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Required Qualifications

  • Production Python Expertise:
    • Ideally in a production environment where code directly impacts operations.
  • Data Analysis Expertise:
    • Deep understanding of data analysis techniques.
    • Ability to extract actionable insights from large datasets.
    • Experience with SQL (OLAP - Online Analytical Processing).
    • Proficiency in data visualization.
  • Machine Learning & Statistics Expertise:
    • Solid understanding of ML algorithms and statistical methods for predictive modeling.
    • Experience deploying ML models in production.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience:
    • 5-7 years of experience in data science, with a proven track record of leading and delivering complex data projects.
  • First Principles Thinking:
    • Break down complex problems into their most basic elements and reconstruct solutions from the ground up
  • Problem-Solving Skills:
    • Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with experience in formulating data-driven solutions to business challenges.
  • Education:
    • Master’s or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
  • Communication Skills:
    • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex data insights to a non-technical audience.
  • Collaboration:
    • Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Technical Skills:
    • Advanced proficiency in Python
    • Strong SQL skills for data manipulation and querying
    • Machine learning frameworks: Scikit-Learn, TensorFlow, Keras, and PyTorch
    • Proficiency in data visualization tools
    • Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS

Job Category

Product Development

Compensation Information:

The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:

Pay Type:

Salaried

Minimum Pay Range:

Maximum Pay Range:

Benefits Information:

For all Full-time positions only: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance opti

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