Data Scientist at Transfix

About Transfix:

Transfix, named to Forbes’ “Next Billion-Dollar Startups” list, is the leading transportation solutions provider whose digital brokerage marketplace and logistics software offerings are helping transform the $800 billion trucking industry. Since its founding in 2013, Transfix has been driven by a mission to deliver simple, smart, and sustainable solutions for shippers and carriers, powered by people and technology.

Here at Transfix, we are not only building incredible technology solving some of the world’s biggest, most complex, and most important challenges in the freight and logistics industry; We are also helping protect our environment and are passionate about making the world a better place by increasing sustainability and eliminating the extreme amount of waste that currently exists in our industry.

By combining deep industry expertise and a best in class carrier network with cutting-edge technology, Transfix is reimagining the world of transportation. Transfix works with some of the largest Fortune 500 companies such as Staples, Unilever, Target and Wayfair rely on Transfix to handle their most important FTL freight needs. With instant pricing, algorithmic matching, superior service, and unmatched intelligence, Transfix is optimizing the supply chain from start to finish. 

The problems we solve everyday are real and require creativity, grit, and determination. Recognized as one of Built In’s Best Places to Work 2021, Transfix is building a culture that challenges norms while fostering experimentation and personal growth. We’re hiring team members who are passionate and are energized by the vision to simplify and transform one of the largest and most complex industries through technology, data and a strong commitment to customers. 

About the Role:

We are seeking a Data Scientist to join and play a critical role in our growing and evolving Data function. In this position, you will implement machine learning models into critical business processes, forecast industry trends, and build data pipelines. You’ll utilize your expertise querying databases, programming, and experience with machine learning and advanced statistical techniques to solve high-priority problems and generate strategic insight for stakeholders. The Data Science team has an ambitious roadmap and we’re looking for someone to elevate the team by upgrading current models and building new ones.

If you have experience building models that have been deployed to solve business problems, love manipulating data, and are looking to grow as a data scientist in a fast paced environment, then this role could be for you!



What You’ll Do In this Role:

Build and upgrade models related to improving our ability to price effectively in the freight auction marketplace
Utilize industry data and key indicators to build forecasting models that predict freight market price changes
Collaborate with and provide analytic and machine learning support for key teams across the organization (such as Sales and Operations)
Query databases and utilize programming languages (such as Python or R) to constantly improve our modeling capabilities and continuously look for ways to add value to the business
Partner with the larger data team on data-driven analysis, key insights, and reports on KPIs




How You Know this Role is For You:

You have a Bachelors and/or Masters degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or another quantitative field
You have 3+ years of experience manipulating data sets and building statistical models
You have working experience building models that have been deployed to production and have added tangible value to a business
You have extensive programming experience in a language such as Python or R
You have experience querying SQL databases and working with data in business intelligence tools like Tableau or Looker
You’ve worked with a variety of machine learning techniques such as clustering, dimensionality reduction and decision tree learning
You have experience with advanced statistical techniques such as regression, sampling, simulation, and time series forecasting  
You're looking to grow your career in Data Science!
You’re intellectually curious, have a bias for action, show humility and pragmatism, are detail oriented and an outstanding communicator 








Transfix is deeply committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in our hiring, programming, and in our work both internally and externally. We recognize how critical diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice are to achieving our mission, our growth, and our success. In support of this commitment, some of our focuses include (but are not limited to):

-Developing policies, procedures, and services to our employees, carriers, and shippers that uplift and        protect to prevent inequalities 
-Building relationships among our employees, customers, and supporters that are reflective of our community
-Prioritizing the inclusion of diverse communities and underrepresented groups in internal leadership
-Fostering a culture of compassion, empathy, open-mindedness, compassion, and inclusivity
-Creating and maintaining opportunities for continuous education, discourse, and engagement related to issues of equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice

Transfix is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Transfix are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, and are made without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law. It is Transfix’s policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. Transfix does not and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Transfix encourages applicants of all ages.


To all recruitment agencies: Transfix does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and will not be held responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.