Senior/Data Scientist - Marketplace Matching
Convoy, one of the fastest growing startups in the U.S., is transforming the $800 billion trucking industry. Convoy offers the world's largest companies the best option for moving their freight through its network of thousands of technology-connected trucking companies. Shippers get instant quotes, real-time GPS tracking on all shipments, and actionable business analytics to improve their supply chain. Trucking companies get access to free tools and resources that allow them to find loads they want, drive fuller trucks, and get paid quickly. Convoy is growing quickly and hiring in every area. Come join a company that is literally moving the world forward!
Founded in 2015, Convoy is backed by this century's leading disruptors, including the founders and CEOs of Amazon, Salesforce, eBay, Linkedin, Expedia, Dropbox, KKR, Starbucks, and others.
We are looking for experienced Data Scientists to join the Matching Team in Convoy’s Marketplace organization. The Matching Team owns Convoy’s core algorithms and optimization routines driving efficiencies in our marketplace, including automated reloads and in-app brokerage. You will collaborate with Research Scientists, Product Managers, Economist and Engineers across the Product organization and interact with stakeholders across the company. You will be responsible for defining core business logic in our data warehouse, developing insights to drive product decisions, building data models, and developing and analyzing experiments.
You will:
- Extract insight from internal and external data sources to drive product strategy and inform modeling requirements
- Own key parts of Convoy weekly business review (WBR) reporting, analysis, and deep dive
- Define key business metrics that inform decisions for the broader organization
- Key contributor to Convoy matching algorithms and analysis
You have:
- BS or MS degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or a highly quantitative discipline
- At least one year of industry experience with data querying, manipulation and analysis using Python/R and SQL
Benefits of working at Convoy:
- Health & Wellness: Taking care of your health comes first. Convoy covers 100% of your medical, dental, and vision premiums, and 85% for your family. We also provide access to the gym and showers in our building.
- In-Office Happiness: Enjoy catered meals multiple times through the week, and fully stocked fridges and pantries to keep you running full.
- Commuter Benefits: We transport the world; the least we can do is help get you to work. Every employee receives a fully paid Orca Card to get you around on the bus, light rail, or water taxi. We also provide locked bike storage if you prefer to pedal in.
- Time Off: Life outside of work matters! Convoy has a flexible vacation policy, so take the time off you need- we don’t track vacation or sick time. We also offer generous parental leave for those expecting new additions to their family.
- Compensation: We offer market competitive compensation, including stock options and a 401k plan to help save for retirement.
Convoy is an equal-opportunity employer and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you’re a passionate team player who wants to have an outsized impact on a diverse and dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you!