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Senior Engineer, Engineering Test (Data & Analytics) - Hybrid

Requisition Id: 377686

Business Unit: LTL

Location:

Boston, MA, US, 02111

What you’ll need to succeed as a Senior Engineer, Engineering Test (Data & Analytics) at XPO

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work or military experience

• 2 years of experience with algorithms using Python. Experience in quality assurance and Java is a plus

• Strong problem-solving mindset, and ability to analyze technical and non-technical problems by developing research questions, implementing appropriate analytical methods, and presenting results

• Strong analytical/reasoning skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate information with attention to detail and accuracy

• Interest/openness to learn/explore about Less-Than-Truckload business and usage of advanced analytics methods/tools to support complex strategic/tactical/operational business decisions

• Ability to work in a collaborative environment with different stakeholders

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field

• 5+ years of experience in data analytics, working with large and complex datasets to extract insights. Skilled in cleaning, transforming, and analyzing messy data using Python/Pandas and SQL

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to present clean, organized and thorough information and data appropriate for the intended audience

• Solid organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines

• Ability to be open-minded and receptive to feedback in an intellectually-rigorous environment

• Energetic work style with a strong drive to succeed

• Self-motivated instincts with the ability to work well with minimal supervision or in a team environment and consult with team members/management as needed

About the Senior Engineer, Engineering Test (Data & Analytics) job:

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Gain System Understanding

• Participate in KT (Knowledge Transfer) sessions with business, developers, and IT teams to understand models supporting LTL (Less Than Truckload) business and their interactions with each system.

• Interpret and Improve Models

• Analyze models and test results, providing feedback to developers and business users to drive improvements.

• Develop Testing and Network Analysis Tools

• Initiate ideas and solutions to prevent or reduce defects, convincing others of the validity of potential solutions

• Create tools to validate the optimization instructions for trailer, shipment, tractor, and driver routing.

• Design and develop network analysis tools to support model evaluations and decision-making.

• Conduct Root-Cause Analysis

• Perform root-cause analysis and investigations to identify and resolve underlying issues within the systems and models.

• Partner with all personnel, as well as customer and supplier representatives, on quality issues; investigate, resolve, and respond to customer complaints

About XPO

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you’re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.

The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification.

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