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Principal Data Scientist, Delivery Technology

Gopuff is an American consumer goods and food delivery company that delivers thousands of everyday products to customers in minutes from its network of micro-fulfillment centers.

Gopuff

Employee count: 5000+

Salary: 175k-275k USD

United States only

Overview

Are you passionate about data science? Do you describe yourself as an innovative problem solver? Looking for an opportunity that will directly impact the customer experience at Gopuff? Come join the Gopuff Data Science team and #ChangeTheGame. Gopuff is a high-growth startup that is revolutionizing hyper-local instant e-commerce. We warehouse and deliver tens of thousands of products to your door super fast.
As a Principal Data Scientist at Gopuff working on the Delivery Technology Team, you will lead the vision and delivery of data driven models to optimize the delivery experience for consumers and delivery partners on our platform across dispatch optimization, delivery routing/ETAs, driver pricing/incentives, as well as the delivery partner experience. All of that, with a direct impact on the delivery experience that is so core to serving our customers’ immediate needs, means you’ll have the opportunity to make a huge impact on the future success of Gopuff.
We’re looking for a doer, problem solver, and thought-leader.

You Will:

  • Collaborate with our business, product, and engineering partners across the organization to vision and deliver data science solutions for practical business problems
  • Deeply understand our users, our products, and our data to identify opportunities for creating machine learning, optimization and causal inference solutions to deliver a better customer experience and make our business more efficient
  • Build data driven, robust and replicable data science models
  • Use experimentation and causal inference to measure the impact of our models on user engagement and business metrics
  • Serve as a tech lead on the Delivery Technology DS team
  • Provide mentorship to junior data scientists on the team

You Have:

  • 5+ years of industrial experiences in data science
  • MS or PhD in Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering or other quantitative field
  • Strong ability in translating ambiguous business problems into well-defined technical objectives and providing concrete data science solutions.
  • Expert in machine learning, statistics, and experimentation.
  • Proficient in Python, SQL, and source control management tools.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills (to both technical and business audiences).
  • Effective, resilient, resourceful, and kind.
  • Experience in delivery tech
  • Experience in dispatch optimization

Compensation

  • Gopuff pays employees based on market pricing and pay may vary depending on your location. The salary range below reflects what we’d reasonably expect to pay candidates. A candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, interview performance, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. Exceptions may be made for exceptional individuals. For additional information on this role’s compensation package, please reach out to the designated recruiter for this role.
  • Remote US Range: $175,000 - $275,000
At Gopuff, we know that life can be unpredictable. Sometimes you forget the milk at the store, run out of pet food for Fido, or just really need ice cream at 11 pm. We get it—stuff happens. But that’s where we come in, delivering all your wants and needs in just minutes.
And now, we’re assembling a team of motivated people to help us drive forward that vision to bring a new age of convenience and predictability to an unpredictable world.
Like what you’re hearing? Then join us on Team Blue.
Gopuff is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive workplace where we do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or familial status, age, ancestry, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply.

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Salary

Salary: 175k-275k USD

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United States +/- 0 hours

About Gopuff

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What began as a late-night hookah delivery service conceptualized in a Drexel University dorm room in 2013 has rapidly evolved into Gopuff, a leading instant commerce platform. Founders Yakir Gola and Rafael Ilishayev, then university students, identified a need for quick delivery of everyday essentials. Bonding over their shared immigrant backgrounds and experiences in family businesses, they initially funded their venture by flipping office furniture, raising $50,000. Their early focus was on delivering snacks and convenience store items, a niche they understood well.

The company, headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, quickly expanded its services beyond its initial offerings. Gopuff's model is built on a network of micro-fulfillment centers, allowing for rapid delivery of thousands of products, including cleaning supplies, over-the-counter medications, baby and pet products, food and drinks, and in some markets, alcohol and freshly prepared food. This vertically integrated approach, where Gopuff owns its inventory and manages its logistics, enables them to offer delivery in as fast as 15 minutes for a flat fee. Over the years, Gopuff has seen significant growth, marked by substantial funding rounds, including investments from major players like SoftBank and Accel. The company has also expanded its reach through strategic acquisitions, such as BevMo! to bolster its alcohol delivery capabilities and Fancy to enter the UK market. Despite challenges and layoffs in a competitive market, Gopuff continues to innovate, launching initiatives like 'Powered by Gopuff' to offer its logistics and technology to other brands and partnering with companies like Misfits Market to expand its fresh grocery offerings. Today, Gopuff operates hundreds of micro-fulfillment centers, serving numerous cities across the United States and the United Kingdom, striving to be the go-to solution for immediate everyday needs.

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401(K)

Gopuff offers a 401(k) plan.

Company-sponsored happy hours

Gopuff sponsors happy hours.

Paid sick days

Gopuff offers paid sick days.

Onsite office parking

Available at select locations.

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