Senior Data Scientist
Ofload, Australia
Job Description
Ofload is one of Australia’s Top 50 start-ups, backed by notable industry and VC investors, including Maersk, Flexport, Lineage, King River. The Australian freight industry is highly fragmented with 58k+ carriers, of which 80% own less than 10 trucks, resulting in the longtail being underused. Our vision is to achieve zero waste in trucking by empowering the long tail of small-medium carriers through technology.
About the opportunity
- Demystify complex logistics through data - work on projects that can fundamentally change a traditional industry.
- You’ll be central to a data-driven culture whilst we go through a digital transformation journey - Shape the business as it grows.
- Own your own work - Be responsible from inception to delivery and develop strong working relationships.
- Hack days - This is limited only by your imagination. Time to explore some new datasets or technologies to improve the way we do business.
- Learning opportunities - Want to learn something that is good for your career and for Ofload, we are all ears!
What you'll be doing at Ofload
- Problem solving mindset - Always curious about how things work and identify valuable changes.
- Adaptable humility - Seeking out new ideas when new data comes to light.
- Strong communication skills - Identifying the audience and connecting with them effectively. Additionally, find ways to leverage the crowd as a source of knowledge.
- Unabated experimentation - Questioning current norms, hypothesising, testing and adapting.
- Ability to manage time and execute tasks across multiple contexts.
- Learning from experience - Reflect and synthesise feedback on what was initially set out, what the outcomes were and applying learnings to new scenarios.
- Rigorous testing - Critical thought around how data science test cases are performed.
Requirements
We are open to a wide range of profiles, so as long as you meet the general theme of the below, we encourage you to apply!
- 5+ years hands-on experience as a Data Scientist.
- Masters in STEM or related field. (E.g. Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics/Mathematics.)
- Proficient in Python and common packages.
- Proficient with Git.
- Proficient with a terminal (Bash or equivalent).
Bonus
- Experience with cloud technologies.
- Experience with agile methodologies/scrum ceremonies.
- Experience with Docker.
- Experience with Kubernetes
Our Values
Ofload is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications are encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; and equity target groups including women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, and people who identify as LGBTIQ.
More About Our Culture
- We embrace our differences
- To innovate, we collaborate
- Change the game with Tech
- Get behind the wheel at Ofload
- Have a truckload of fun
Benefits
- Awesome Ofload swag
- Sponsored social events
- Yearly offsite event - 20% work 80% play!
- Gourmet shared breakfasts (Mondays / Wednesdays)
- Hybrid working arrangement in Sydney HQ