Data Scientist (Contract Student Worker)
ZooxFoster CityContractData Science
Remotely
machine learningforecastingstatisticsaidatallmsapis
Job Description
📋 Description
- Develop forecasting models for fleet availability, supply hours, staffing, workload, charging
- Convert spreadsheet-based planning into reproducible, scalable analytical workflows
- Evaluate model performance via backtesting, forecast-versus-actual reporting, and defined accuracy
🎯 Requirements
- Build scenario models to show staffing, cost, and infrastructure implications of changes
- Combine statistical methods, machine learning, and AI-enabled tools to improve forecasts
- Prototype AI-powered decision-support tools that explain forecast drivers and explore planning
🎁 Benefits
- Partner with cross-functional teams to align assumptions and establish a shared forecast
- Currently pursuing a master’s degree in quantitative field
- Experience with forecasting, statistical modeling, optimization, or ML
- AI-native skills with LLMs, APIs, or agent frameworks to build analytical products
- Understanding of model evaluation, uncertainty, explainability, and human oversight