Data Scientist III - Supply Chain

Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Scientist to join our Supply Chain Business Intelligence team. In this role, you will not only deploy advanced machine learning models but also analyze data to optimize and predict outcomes within our supply chain processes. You will help create digital infrastructure that supports scalable solutions to automate business processes across Blue Origin's facilities.

Special Mentions:

• Relocation Provided
• Technical Interview Assessment Included

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and optimize advanced machine learning models with a focus on supply chain operations, data collection, and preparation.
• Analyze data to uncover insights and inform decision-making to enhance supply chain efficiency.
• Develop predictive algorithms to forecast trends and potential disruptions within the supply chain.
• Collaborate with Software Engineers to deploy ML models in production environments, ensuring seamless integration.
• Conduct rigorous model testing, validation, and optimization for improved efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Lead AI/ML projects and initiatives, driving innovation within supply chain analytics.
• Implement cloud-based solutions leveraging services like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Utilize containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior team members located across Blue Origin's various sites.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of models, tools, processes, and experiments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in designing and deploying ML models in production environments.
• Proficiency in programming languages like Python or R used for ML development.
• Experience with real-time analytics and data processing pipelines, optimizing and scaling ML models to manage high traffic and large datasets.
• Strong communication skills for effective documentation and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

Desired Skills:

• Proficient in deployment/version control services like Git.
• Strong project management skills to handle multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience with large language models (LLMs), deep learning, and generative AI models.

Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $137,049.00-$191,868.60

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

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Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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