BNSF Railway ยท 10 hours ago
Sr/Staff Data Scientist (Remote - US)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$165K/yr - $300K/yr
6+ years expBNSF Railway is one of the largest U.S. railroads transporting freight across the nation. They are seeking a Senior Data Scientist to support the movement of essential products and materials by leading analytic initiatives and developing machine learning models to drive business goals.
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Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional collaboration to identify and define analytic initiatives, formulate strategies, and develop solutions to achieve business goals through effective use of data machine learning models
Apply data science skills to analyze large, complex datasets and identify meaningful patterns that lead to actionable insights and data-driven solutions to business problems
Lead the development and deployment of advanced machine learning models to forecast outcomes and optimize workflows
Engage closely with stakeholders to grasp their requirements and deliver actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making
Design and present compelling visualizations and reports to effectively communicate analytical findings
Oversee the maintenance and enhancement of data pipelines to uphold data quality and precision
Keep abreast of emerging trends and breakthroughs in data science and machine learning fields
Proficiently extract, aggregate, and transform data from SQL and NoSQL databases, leveraging languages like R, Python, or other relevant tools for analysis and modeling
Build, test, and validate statistical, and machine learning models and analyses using Python, R, or other appropriate language as part of overall solution development
Lead implementation of analytic solutions into reporting platforms or production systems by leading the solution design, development, testing, and monitoring
Qualification
Required
Minimum 6 years of experience with building optimization algorithms or relevant experience
Advanced proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, SQL, and Java
Demonstrated expertise in utilizing data visualization tools to communicate insights clearly and effectively
In-depth experience with data science cloud platforms and their integration into business solutions
Exceptional intellectual curiosity and a proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
Track record of rapidly acquiring new technical skills and adapting to cutting-edge technologies
Strong communication skills to articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences with clarity and professionalism
Deep understanding and application of statistical analysis and advanced machine learning techniques
Must understand and have proficiency in the core architecture of LLMs (e.g., transformers and attention mechanisms)
Experience with prompt engineering techniques, including chain-of-thought prompting, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), fine-tuning of language models, and evaluation methodologies
Experience with Vector Databases and embeddings
Experience with Model Fine-tuning
Experience with GPU optimization
Preferred
Bachelor's degree or higher in Operations Research, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering or a related field. Ph.D is a plus
Knowledge of geospatial analytics, route optimization, and GIS concepts
Previous hands-on experience with AI/Machine Learning frameworks and tools, showcasing innovative solutions
Extensive background in Rail, Shipping, Airline, Logistics, Warehousing, Supply Chain, or Transportation industries, or in the High-Tech sector
Proficiency in leveraging open-source libraries and frameworks to drive data science initiatives
Seasoned in Agile methodologies like Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe for efficient project management and delivery at a senior level
Benefits
An industry-leading 401(k) and renowned Railroad Retirement program.
A range of robust health care options for you and your dependents (including domestic partners), including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, cancer support, and high-quality care network options.
Health care spending accounts (HSA) with employer contributions, as well as life and disability insurance, provided at no cost.
Family benefits including parental, pediatric and family building support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and dependent care spending account (with employer match).
Access to discounts on travel, gym memberships, counseling services and wellness support.
Annual bonus (Incentive Compensation Program)
Generous leave / time off policies.
Company
BNSF Railway
BNSF Railway operates one of the largest railroad networks in North America, with about 32,500 route miles in 28 states and three Canadian provinces.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2010-02-12Acquired
Leadership Team
Kathryn M. Farmer
President and Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-12-19
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