Transportation Data Scientist Washington, D.C.

Company: Citian
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 28, 2025

Job Description:

We seek intelligent and creative individuals who are passionate about making a difference.

Our diverse team brings together a wide range of cultural, ethnic, and social perspectives, fueling creativity and excellence.

We are committed to fostering growth and leadership for everyone, valuing the unique ideas and contributions of our diverse workforce. If you're looking to be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team, we encourage you to apply and help us drive the future of transportation technology.We look for intelligent and creative people. Our team members have a range of cultural, ethnic, and social backgrounds. We prioritize growth and leadership of individuals of all backgrounds and strongly believe in the power of the ideas behind a diverse team. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.Citian is a fast growing, venture backed SaaS technology company based in Washington, DC. Our software solutions revolutionize how our transportation systems - roads, rail, transit, bicycle, pedestrian - operate.Our tech solutions:

• Reduce traffic fatalities
• Enhance pedestrian accessibility
• Empower system operators to save time & moneyYou'll work with some of the brightest minds in the software and transportation industries. Our software engineers and data scientists apply the latest in emerging tech, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning to build smarter, more advanced tools for our diverse client base. We work with clients across the United States, with global ambitions in the years ahead.Who You Are:Citian is seeking to hire a Transportation Data Scientist who will play a crucial role in developing and implementing state-of-the-art machine learning models for use cases in traffic safety, mobility, and city planning. The ideal candidate will exhibit excellent knowledge of the data science and data engineering disciplines with transportation industry experience, including working with large datasets in a Python/SQL environment. You have at least 3+ years of data science experience and NLP. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our products and services, driving innovation and providing actionable intelligence to meet business goals. If you are passionate about data and are eager to contribute to the success of a startup, we would love to hear from you.Responsibilities:
  • Model Development: Develop and optimize data science models to process, analyze, and extract information from varying data sources, particularly textual.
  • Machine Learning and AI: Apply machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques to build predictive and prescriptive models.
  • Data Preprocessing: Clean, preprocess, and transform large datasets to prepare them for analysis and model training.
  • Feature Engineering: Identify and engineer relevant features to enhance model performance and accuracy.
  • Model Deployment and Evaluation: Design and implement robust evaluation metrics and frameworks to assess and monitor the performance of machine learning models.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineers, product managers, and domain experts, to understand business requirements and deliver data science solutions that meet those needs.
  • Research: Stay updated on the latest advancements in NLP and AI research and apply them to real-world problems as needed.
  • Embrace the startup mentality by wearing multiple hats and stepping outside traditional job roles as needed. Your versatility and willingness to take on diverse responsibilities will be key to our success in a dynamic and evolving landscape.Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
    • 3+ years of experience in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data science ideally within the transportation industry.
    • Strong experience in natural language processing.
    • Strong knowledge of Python, SQL, Python data science libraries (Pandas, Numpy, Scikit-learn, etc.), and Python NLP libraries (NLTK, SpaCy, etc.).
    • Solid understanding of data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model deployment/evaluation.
    • Strong knowledge of machine learning techniques and AI algorithms.
    • Experience working with geospatial data (SQL PostGIS, Python GeoPandas, ArcToolbox Deep Learning, etc.)
    • Experience with transformers and LLMs (HuggingFace, GPT, PyTorch, TensorFlow, etc.) and cloud infrastructure platforms such as Snowflake and AWS.
    • Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
    • Excellent communication and data storytelling skills.
    • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
    • Publication record in relevant conferences or journals is a plus.Your Citian Advantage:
      • Opportunity to gain valuable experience and make a significant impact in a fast growing, venture-backed tech startup
      • Competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance and generous paid time off.
      • 401(k) company match and monthly commuter transportation benefit
      • On-site gym and free snacks in the office
      • High-growth potential and opportunities for advancementand more!Let's build smarter cities together! Learn more about Citian here: www.citian.co** Citian is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Persons with DisabilitiesCreate a Job AlertInterested in building your career at Citian? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email.Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtfEnter manuallyAccepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtfEducationSchool * Select...Degree * Select...Select...Select...Start date year *End date month Select...End date year *LinkedIn ProfileWill you now or in the future require visa sponsorship? * Select...What are your salary expectations for this position? *TranscriptAccepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtfIf you graduated within the last 5 years, please provide a copy of your transcript.This role is hybrid, requiring in-office presence multiple times a week. Is that acceptable to you? Select...Voluntary Self-IdentificationFor government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.As set forth in Citian's Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.Select...Voluntary Self-Identification of DisabilityForm CC-305Page 1 of 1OMB Control Number 1250-0005Expires 04/30/2026Voluntary Self-Identification of DisabilityForm CC-305 Page 1 of 1 OMB Control Number 1250-0005 Expires 04/30/2026
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