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AI Scientist – Transportation & Logistics

Avathon · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India; Pleasanton, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
82 days
Avathon's roles stay open a median of 83 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
49% of Avathon's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Avathon
high
35 stale, 0 reposted of 45 open
Hiring momentum
46 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-25

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

About this role

As an AI Scientist in Transportation & Logistics at Avathon, you will design and deploy advanced optimization and machine learning systems to tackle real-world challenges in transportation networks. Your work will involve developing models for fleet optimization, vehicle routing, and demand forecasting, while collaborating with engineering and operations teams to implement scalable AI solutions. This role emphasizes innovation in logistics, including vessel scheduling and dynamic routing, within a fast-paced startup environment.

Our read on this posting2.4out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • PhD in Computer Science, Operations Research, Applied Math, or related quantitative field
  • 6+ years of experience in AI/ML or optimization, or Supply Chain planning systems
  • Strong expertise in Python (NumPy, Pandas, PyTorch/TensorFlow)
  • Optimization tools (Gurobi, CPLEX, OR-Tools)
  • Deep knowledge of routing algorithms (VRP, shortest path, heuristics/metaheuristics)
  • Time-series forecasting and probabilistic modeling

Nice to have

  • Experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain domain
  • Familiarity with Maritime shipping or fleet scheduling
  • Container logistics and repositioning problems
  • Experience with reinforcement learning for dynamic decision-making
  • Digital twins and simulation systems

Worth weighing

  • This role is not remote; candidates must be based in Bengaluru and report to the office 5 days a week.
  • Expect a technical assessment and multiple rounds of technical interviews, which may indicate a rigorous selection process.

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Listed by Avathon on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-25. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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