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Job Description:

SENIOR AI RESEARCH SCIENTIST

INTERNAL TITLE - SENIOR DATA SCIENTIST

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Robotics AI Lab (RAIL) at UPS is driving the future of global logistics through cutting-edge AI research and development. We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist for AI/ML R&D with robust research and engineering background to help lead this transformation. In this highly visible role, you will architect and deploy innovative AI solutions-with a strong focus on Agentic AI-to optimize and automate critical operational systems. Beyond hands-on development, you will serve as a strategic visionary for the team: defining AI guidelines, leading complex Agentic AI and machine learning projects, and partnering closely with internal and external domain experts. Leveraging your advanced expertise in AI/ML, data engineering, and MLOps, you will solve large-scale challenges that actively reshape the future of the logistic and supply chain industry.

Responsibilities and Duties

• End-to-End ML Development: Architect, deploy, and continuously optimize advanced predictive and forecasting models that directly influence operational strategy and efficiency.
• Strategic Data Analysis: Lead large-scale data explorations and pipeline establishment to uncover actionable insights, drive product innovation and the enhancement of existing supply chain solutions.
• Advanced Problem Solving: Pioneer and validate novel, data-driven methodologies to solve complex, open-ended challenges unique to the global logistics landscape.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Act as a strategic partner to engineering, product, and operations teams to conceptualize robust systems and oversee the end-to-end deployment and validation of data architectures and pipelines for AI solutions.
• Agentic AI Innovation: Spearhead development efforts alongside Agentic AI teams and multidisciplinary industry experts to define, build, and guide the rollout of cutting-edge AI applications.

Knowledge and Skills

• Education: Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Experience: 4+ years of applied industry or research experience directly focused on AI/ML, Data Science, and scalable cloud deployments.
• Programming & Frameworks: Advanced proficiency in Python, with deep expertise leveraging leading AI/ML libraries and frameworks.
• Advanced AI Applications: Hands-on experience building, integrating, and deploying cutting-edge Generative AI or Agentic AI applications.
• MLOps & Production: Expert-level knowledge of MLOps principles and best practices for deploying, monitoring, and managing machine learning models in production environments.
• Data Engineering: Proven track record of designing, building, and deploying large-scale data pipelines and applying robust data engineering principles.
• Cloud & CI/CD: Extensive experience with cloud computing platforms-specifically Google Cloud Platform (GCP)-along with building automated CI/CD pipelines for model deployment.
• This job is a Grade 30F
• No relocation assistance offered.
• Must be currently located in the same geographic location as the job or willing to self-relocate.

This is a hybrid position 3 days in office/2 days remote. Candidates must be willing to work in the Peachtree Corners, GA office.

Last day for applicants to apply is 6/30/26

Employee Type:

Permanent

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Other Criteria:

UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Basic Qualifications:

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.