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Operations Data Scientist – Strategic Operations

Zipline · South San Francisco, California, USA

Posted about 3 months ago · $140,000-$210,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
81 days
Zipline 's roles stay open a median of 80 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
51% of Zipline 's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Zipline
high
342 stale, 6 reposted of 342 open
Hiring momentum
454 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-24

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Zipline 's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Zipline .

About this role

As an Operations Data Scientist at Zipline, you will develop predictive models and optimization algorithms to enhance operational decision-making across the company's global logistics network. Your work will involve forecasting demand, optimizing resource allocation, and analyzing operational initiatives to improve efficiency and scalability. You will collaborate with various teams to build analytical tools and communicate findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Zipline as an employer.

What you need

  • 3–7 years of experience in Data Science, Operations Research, Analytics, Applied Statistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
  • Strong proficiency in Python.
  • Advanced SQL skills.
  • Experience with machine learning, statistical modeling, forecasting, and experimentation.
  • Experience with optimization techniques such as linear programming, mixed-integer optimization, simulation, or network modeling.
  • Strong knowledge of statistical inference and experimental design.

Nice to have

  • Experience in logistics, transportation, aviation, robotics, autonomous systems, manufacturing, or supply chain operations.
  • Experience deploying models into production environments.
  • Experience with cloud data platforms and modern data stacks.
  • Familiarity with geospatial analytics and network optimization.
  • Master's or PhD in Statistics, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or related disciplines.

What you get

  • Starting cash range of $140,000-$210,000.
  • Equity compensation.
  • Overtime pay.
  • Discretionary annual or performance bonuses.
  • Sales incentives.
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance.

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility in work location.
  • The role involves complex problem-solving in a fast-paced environment, which may be challenging for some candidates.
  • The cash range provided is a target and final pay may vary based on multiple factors.
  • The posting emphasizes the need for strong collaboration with various teams, which may require effective interpersonal skills.

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Listed by Zipline on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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