Applied Scientist III

TL;DR

Applied Scientist III (Data Science/ML): Develops and implements advanced statistical, economic, machine learning, and optimization approaches to solve complex business problems and improve performance with an accent on understanding causal relationships. Focus on building intelligent data-driven products to provide the best user experience.

Location: Hybrid, Chicago, IL

Salary: $124,000.00 - $152,000.00 per year

Company

hirify.global helps companies move goods more reliably and efficiently using real‑time data from millions of shipments to guide smarter decisions.

What you will do

• Develop creative solutions and build prototypes to business problems using algorithms based on causal inference, statistics, machine learning, and optimization.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to productionize these solutions and create a lasting impact.
• Drive clarity and solve ambiguous, challenging business problems using data-driven approaches, with an emphasis on understanding causal relationships when applicable.
• Propose and guide robust frameworks of data analysis to drive business insights and inform decision-making.
• Design product experiments and interpret results to draw detailed and impactful conclusions.
• Build intelligent data-driven products to provide the best user experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Machine Learning, Operations Research, Economics, Computer Science, or another related field
• 3 years of related experience
• Expertise in observational causal inference, econometric, and statistical models
• Demonstrated proficiency in programming languages like Python or R for purposes of model development and analysis
• Proficiency in SQL for data manipulation and analysis
• Proficiency in building and managing data pipelines for purposes of model development or analysis

Nice to have

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Statistics, Machine Learning, Operations Research, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field
• Expertise in time series analysis and forecasting
• Experience working on pricing algorithms in a production environment
• Proficiency in designing, launching, and analyzing A/B tests or other types of online experiments

Culture & Benefits

• Eligible for benefits like a company sponsored health plan, dental and vision benefits, 401k match, financial and mental wellness benefits, parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance and more.
• Eligible for a performance or sales incentive bonus program, participation in hirify.global equity awards, and other types of compensation depending upon the role.