Principal Data Scientist
FourKites, Inc.Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Posted August 1, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
FourKites is a global leader in AI-driven supply chain transformation technologies, offering an Intelligent Control Tower that creates a real-time digital twin of orders, shipments, inventory, and assets. By combining AI-powered digital workers, FourKites helps companies prevent disruptions, automate routine tasks, and optimize performance across their supply chains. Processing over 3.2 million supply chain events daily, FourKites supports 1,600+ global brands in making faster decisions and transitioning from reactive tracking to proactive supply chain orchestration.
Job Description
FourKites is seeking a Principal Data Scientist with 15+ years of experience to lead technical innovation in Shipments ETA prediction across multiple transportation modes. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in predictive modeling, supply chain analytics, and transportation logistics, with particular strength in regression problems and modern deep learning architectures.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, or related quantitative field
- 15+ years of data science experience with at least 5 years in transportation, logistics, or supply chain analytics
- Deep ETA/Transportation Knowledge: Proven track record of building production ETA systems for multiple transportation modes
- Supply Chain Expertise: Understanding of logistics operations, carrier networks, and transportation economics
- Scalable Systems Experience: Experience with high-volume, real-time prediction systems serving millions of requests
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with stock options
- Outstanding benefits
- Collaborative culture
- 5 global recharge days
- Parental leave
- Annual wellness stipend
- Volunteer days
- Opportunities to learn and celebrate diversity
- Access to leading AI tools and foundation models
