Data Scientist All Levels (ll lll)

Job description

About FedEx Dataworks

Born out of FedEx, a pioneer that ships nearly 20 million packages a day and manages endless threads of information, FedEx Dataworks is an organization rooted in connecting the physical and digital sides of our network to meet today's needs and address tomorrow's challenges.

We are creating opportunities for FedEx, our customers, and the world at large by:

• Exploring and harnessing data to define and solve true problems

• Removing barriers between data sets to create new avenues of insight

• Building and iterating on solutions that generate value

• Acting as a change agent to advance curiosity and performance

• At FedEx Dataworks, we are making supply chains work smarter for everyone

Summary

Takes ownership and responsibility over major data science initiatives.

Advances Dataworks’ broad capabilities to use and deploy cutting edge data science and machine learning tools and methods in Dataworks projects, platforms and products.

Simultaneously works to keep Dataworks on the leading edge by understanding and implementing the very latest and most sophisticated methods and tools for grappling with extremely large scale and complex problems.

Leads modeling and development to support operations initiatives, strategic programs and new products/solutions, through the use of advanced descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, prescriptive and ensemble modeling, advanced statistical techniques, and complex mathematical modeling/tool development.

Develops solutions supporting the movement of data and information assets following API-First / Service-Oriented Architecture principles.

Leverages proficiency in ML Ops, CI/CD processes and machine learning / data engineering practices to ensure sustainable model development and provide recommendations on highly complex problems.

Mentors less senior team members to drive results.

Leads and works with cross-functional teams.

Job Description

The Data Scientist plays a pivotal role, focused on creating and driving data science innovation within Dataworks, helping define and build the Dataworks organization, and enabling the delivery of key business initiatives.

S/he acts as a “universal translator” between IT, business, software engineers and data engineers, collaborating with these multi-disciplinary teams.

The Data Scientist will contribute to the creation and adherence of technical standards for data science and machine learning, including the design and construction of reusable data assets.

S/he will work with large data sets and solve difficult analytical problems, applying advanced methods.

S/he will lead the creation and implementation of solutions from concept to production, using current and emerging technologies to evaluate trends and develop actionable insights and recommendations.

Day-to-day, s/he will be deeply involved in code reviews and large-scale deployments.

S/he will also provide mentorship and guidance to junior data scientists to support the continued training and up-skilling of the Data Science team.

Key Areas of Focus:

Skills/Abilities

Domicile Information: This position can be domiciled anywhere in the United States.

The ability to work remotely within the United States may be available based on business needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Data Scientist II

Master’s Degree or equivalent in computer science, operations research, statistics, applied mathematics or related quantitative discipline.

Two (2) years’ work experience in applying data science (machine learning, artificial intelligence, statistical analysis), operations research (optimization, algorithms, mathematical modeling), and data analytics modeling to decrease cost, increase profitability, and improve customer experience.

Knowledge and general awareness of data science and machine learning tools and methods, including the iterative development of analysis pipelines to provide insights at scale.

Familiarity with conducting end-to end analyses, including data gathering and requirements specification, processing, analysis, and presentations.

General understanding of the transportation industry, competitors, and evolving technologies.

Experience as a member of multi-functional project teams.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Data Scientist III

Master’s Degree or equivalent in computer science, operations research, statistics, applied mathematics or related quantitative discipline.

Directly related PhD preferred.

Three-Four (3-4) years’ work experience in Master’s Degree or equivalent in computer science, operations research, statistics, applied mathematics or related quantitative discipline.

Directly related PhD preferred.), operations research (optimization, algorithms, mathematical modeling), and data analytics modeling to decrease cost, increase profitability, and improve customer experience.

Extensive knowledge in advanced data science and machine learning tools and methods, including the iterative development of analysis pipelines to provide insights at scale.

Extensive knowledge and experience in conducting end-to end analyses, including data gathering and requirements specification, processing, analysis, and presentations.

Strong understanding of the transportation industry, competitors, and evolving technologies.

Experience providing some level of leadership in a general planning or consulting setting.

Experience as a leader or a senior member of multi-functional project teams.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

A related advanced degree may offset the related experience requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

Pay Transparency: This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary range for this role across all potential locations.

If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the range is a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary for the lowest level to the current starting salary of the highest level.

Actual starting pay would be determined by experience relative to the job, market level, pay at the location for this job and other job-related factors permitted by law.

An employee may be eligible for additional pay, premiums, or bonus potential.

The Company offers eligible employees health, vision and dental insurance, retirement, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay: Pay Range: $82,240- $167,520

Additional Details: Application Criteria: Upload a current copy of Resume (Microsoft Word or PDF format only) and answer job screening questionnaire by 5pm on July 31, 2025.

FedEx Dataworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

Required Skill Profession

Mathematical Science Occupations