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interos.ai · 1 week ago

Principal Computational Social Scientist

Interos.ai is defining the category of supply chain risk intelligence, building the world’s most trusted and transparent supply chains. The Principal Computational Social Scientist will apply quantitative social-science methods to analyze global supply chains and organizational behavior, while collaborating with various teams to operationalize complex models at scale.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cyber SecurityMachine LearningRisk ManagementSaaSSupply Chain Management
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Responsibilities

Research, develop, and implement computational social-science models for integration into the Interos platform
Apply quantitative methods to understand network structures, global supply chain dynamics, and socio-technical behaviors
Manage multiple projects and execute rigorous models under tight timelines, while communicating progress across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Evaluate and validate academic and industry models and assess applicability to product needs
Translate complex theoretical frameworks into practical, scalable models used by public and private sector customers
Produce research papers, white papers, blogs, and external presentations
Stay current on global events, emerging datasets, and methodological advances relevant to computational social science
Collaborate across Applied AI, Engineering, and Product to take models from initial concept through to full productization
Embrace the start-up speed to delivery expectations and communicate and execute within multi-disciplinary scrum teams

Qualification

Quantitative modelingComputational social sciencePythonOpen-source researchNetwork dynamicsCross-disciplinary collaborationCommunicationProject management

Required

PhD in a social, behavioral, actuarial, computer, or related quantitative field with 5+ years of experience; or Master's degree with 7+ years; or 10+ years of hands-on experience modeling complex socio-technical or large-scale systems
Deep curiosity and a persistent drive to explore new data, better methods, and novel approaches to complex analytical problems
Demonstrated expertise in quantitative modeling across social, organizational, or physical systems
Proven open-source research skills and experience supporting product development
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Experience thriving in fast-paced, cross-disciplinary environments
Proficiency with Python, Jira, Git, and related analytical or engineering collaboration tools
Embodies a hungry, humble, and smart mindset: always learning, collaborating, and executing

Preferred

Experience operationalizing academic or technical models within private-sector or applied environments
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences, including internal teams, external partners, technical experts, and business stakeholders
Background in computational social science, network science, system dynamics, global supply chain analysis, complexity science, or similar domains
Experience working with engineering teams and communicating and translating models for software production

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Flexible Time Off (FTO) + 10 paid holidays
Career growth opportunities and opportunity to help shape an early, fast-growing market
Employee referral bonuses and recognition programs
A flexible, remote-first work environment that empowers you to perform at your best — wherever you are
An incredible culture built on trust, accountability, and collaboration across time zones and teams

Company

interos.ai

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interos.ai is the Supply Chain Risk Intelligence company — building the most trusted and transparent supply chains in the world.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$174.85M
Key Investors
Blue OwlBroadway AngelsAccenture Ventures
2024-10-24Private Equity· $40M
2023-12-20Series Unknown
2022-09-21Series Unknown

Leadership Team

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Ted Krantz
Chief Executive Officer, Board Director
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Andrea Little Limbago
Senior Vice President, Applied AI
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