Data Scientist

Impact

As a Data Scientist specializing in geospatial intelligence, you will help power the next generation of final-mile logistics. This role will develop advanced models and data systems that leverage location, routing, traffic, and spatial signals to improve delivery success, reduce operational costs, and create a better experience for customers and drivers. In this role you will work with large-scale GPS traces, mapping data and geospatial datasets. You will collaborate with product managers, logistic operators and software engineers to turn models into real-world systems. You will design experiments and translate complex geospatial insights into actionable operational decisions.

What You'll Need to Be Successful

• MS or PhD in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or other quantitative fields
• Experience building production ML models deployed in real-world systems
• Experience with geospatial data (ex. GPS traces, spatial indexing systems, or routing systems)
• Strong understanding of predictive modeling, feature engineering, experimentation and causal inference
• Strong Python skills with experience in libraries such as: pandas, scikit-learn, PyTorch or TensorFlow
• Ability to work with large datasets and distributed systems (ex. Spark, BigQuery, Snowflake, etc.)

Skills & Education

This list includes key skills used in this job but is not inclusive of all skills needed for the role. Please see any required education below.

• Data Science
• Geospatial Data
• Geospatial Modeling
• Python (Programming Language)
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience | Required

Work Arrangement

To foster connection while offering continued flexibility, hybrid team members have the following in-office expectations:

• Hybrid roles in Birmingham, AL typically work in-office at least 2 days per week, with core in-office days on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
• Hybrid roles in Minneapolis, MN typically work in-office at least 1 day per week on either Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.
• Hybrid roles in San Francisco, CA typically work in-office at least 1 day per week between Monday and Thursday.
• Certain roles may require in-office presence on a full-time basis. Please work with your recruiter to learn more about the classification of this role.

About Shipt

Shipt is a retail tech company that connects people to reliable, high-quality delivery with a personal touch. Shipt connects customers to the things they want from the stores they love, retail businesses to more satisfied customers, and workers to new earning opportunities. At Shipt, we aim to put our team first to boost a sense of belonging, spark opportunities for growth, provide unique benefits and commit to giving back to our communities in ways that make life better, both personally and professionally. We understand that our service, our culture, and our connection to our communities are only made better by every single person who shows up to work here every day. Shipt is an independently operated, wholly owned subsidiary of Target Corporation and available in more than 5,000 U.S. cities. Shipt was founded and is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.