About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and versatile Senior Data Scientist to join our software engineering team as we build AI/ML capabilities directly into our platform. This is a unique role where you'll be embedded with software engineers rather than in a traditional data science organization. You'll report to an Engineering Manager and work directly with software engineers, translating data science concepts into practical features that can be implemented. As the data science expert on a team eager to learn, you'll own the full lifecycle from data analysis to production model deployment while teaching and enabling your colleagues.

In this role, you will play a pivotal part in driving data-driven decision-making across our organization, with a strong focus on optimizing our customers' supply chains. You will leverage your expertise in both data analysis and data science to develop and implement innovative solutions that enhance our operational efficiency and empower our customers with strategic insights and recommendations. You'll work on areas such as demand forecasting, delivery date estimation, pricing analytics, and network simulations, with the opportunity to drive new products forward and meaningfully contribute to making our client an even more data-driven organization.

Start Date: Immediately hiring with some flexibility

Client Industry: Logistics Supply Chain

Company Size:Mid size

Size of Client Team: ~25

Reporting To: Senior Engineering Manager

Initial Contract Duration: 1 yr

Location/Timezone: LATAM / UK only

Collaboration requirements: 5hrs minimum EST timezone crossover 

Years of experience required: 5+ years

Required Language:  English (Advanced)

Key Tools: PostgreSQL | BigQuery | Python | Git | AWS |SQL

Required Technical Ability

• Expert-level Python programming with production code experience
• Strong SQL skills with Postgres and BigQuery experience
• Deep understanding of statistical analysis and machine learning fundamentals
• Experience with Git/GitHub and collaborative development workflows
• Proven ability to deploy models to production environments
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)

Highly Desired Experience

• Experience with Elixir, TypeScript, and functional programming
• Knowledge of Kubernetes and container orchestration
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Experience with Datadog or similar monitoring tools
• Background in logistics, supply chain, or e-commerce domains
• Experience building APIs or microservices
• Experience with real-time model serving

Required Soft Skills

• Exceptional communication skills - ability to explain complex concepts simply
• Teaching mindset - comfort with educating non-data scientists
• Pragmatic approach - focuses on solving problems, not just building models
• Self-directed - can identify what needs to be done without detailed specifications
• Collaborative spirit - enjoys working closely with software engineers and product managers

Recruitment Process:

Note: This may change based on various factors (role, profile completeness, etc).

• Initial Interview: Our recruitment team will review your application and contact you if they'd like to proceed with an initial interview (Duration: ~ 1 week)
• Skills Assessment: After a successful initial interview, the next step will be an assessment of your technical skills in order to build an 'X-Profile' that we can share with the relevant partner (Duration: ~ 1 week)
• Interview with Our Partner: We'll schedule an interview for you to meet our partner, during which you'll get to know more details about the specific role you have been matched with. (Duration: ~ 1 week)

Why Join Us?

• Work fully remote, globally: Join a team spread across the world and enjoy true location freedom while collaborating with talented engineers everywhere.
• Work with top brands: Riot Games, Fox, Coinbase, Epic Games, and so much more.
• Gamified community you’ll love: Engage in online events, compete in challenges, and attend Outposts and summits that bring X-Teamers together learning, connecting, and leveling up globally.
• Work-life harmony & support: Enjoy flexible schedules, wellness stipends, and support to make sure you’re thriving both professionally and personally.
• Access to our Unleash+ program where team-members can spend up to US$2500 per year on things that energize them.