PODS

Data Scientist I

PODS • $80K — $95K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field; Master's preferred.
  • 3+ years of experience in data science or quantitative analytics, focused on pricing and revenue.
  • Fluency in SQL and Python, particularly in a cloud environment like Snowflake.
  • Solid understanding of statistical modeling and regression techniques.
  • Hands-on experience with A/B testing and causal inference techniques like difference-in-differences or regression discontinuity.
  • Experience utilizing AI tools to enhance analytical workflows.

Responsibilities

  • Build models to estimate price elasticity using observational and experimental data.
  • Develop demand models considering various factors like price and seasonality.
  • Run and analyze experiments to inform pricing strategy and decisions.
  • Create reproducible analyses in Python with modern data tools.
  • Develop data models in Snowflake and build dashboards for operational users.
  • Present findings and recommendations to management and non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with a diverse team of experts.
  • Opportunity to influence pricing decisions impacting millions of dollars.
  • Access to cutting-edge data tools and technologies.
  • Focus on professional growth and development through challenging projects.
Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY

PODS is building the analytical infrastructure to understand customer behavior, quantify price elasticity, and inform daily commercial decisions across our long-distance and local moving businesses. As a Data Scientist on the Revenue Science team, you'll report to the Director of Pricing Strategy and Analytics and partner with senior data scientists, pricing analysts, and product managers to turn commercial questions into rigorous, testable answers. You'll spend your time in Snowflake, Python, and experiment design, producing analyses that feed pricing decisions worth millions of dollars to the business.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Build models and analyses that inform pricing decisions:

o Estimate price elasticity at the corridor, segment, and channel level using observational and experimental data.

o Develop conversion and demand models that account for price, mix, channel, and seasonality.

o Quantify the impact of pricing actions on conversion, container utilization, and lifetime revenue.
• Design and analyze experiments:

o Partner with senior data scientists and pricing analysts on A/B test design, including power calculations, exposure rules, and metric definitions.

o Run causal analyses (difference-in-differences, synthetic control, regression discontinuity) when randomization is not feasible.

o Translate test results into clear recommendations with quantified uncertainty.
• Build reproducible analytical assets:

o Author analyses in Python using modern data tooling (pandas, scikit-learn, statsmodels, or similar).

o Develop and maintain key data models in Snowflake that other analysts and downstream tools rely on.

o Build dashboards and reports that surface model outputs in a form operational users can act on.
• Communicate findings clearly:

o Present results to the Director of Pricing Strategy and Analytics and the broader Revenue Science team.

o Explain methodology and limitations in plain language for non-technical stakeholders.

o Document analyses so that conclusions are reproducible and reviewable by peers.

MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
• This role does not have direct reports and reports to the Director of Pricing Strategy and Analytics.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Essential Skills, Abilities and Example Behavior(s)
• Statistical modeling fluency: Solid grounding in regression, generalized linear models, and applied ML techniques, with good judgment about which method fits which question.
• Applied causal inference: Working knowledge of one or more quasi-experimental techniques (difference-in-differences, synthetic control, instrumental variables, or regression discontinuity), with the ability to apply an appropriate method to a given question.
• Experiment design and analysis: Hands-on experience with A/B testing, including power calculations, metric definitions, and interpreting results.
• SQL and Python fluency: Production-quality SQL on a modern cloud data warehouse (Snowflake preferred) and Python (pandas, scikit-learn, statsmodels, or equivalent stack).
• AI-accelerated analytical workflows: Demonstrated use of AI tools (Claude, Cursor, Copilot, or similar) to accelerate code, query, and documentation work, with judgment about when AI output requires verification.
• Clear communication: Ability to explain methodology and results in plain language to non-technical stakeholders, both in writing and in person.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Education & Experience Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or similar) required; Master's preferred.
• 3+ years of applied data science or quantitative analytics experience, with hands-on work on pricing, demand, conversion, marketing, or revenue problems.
• Hands-on experience with SQL on a modern cloud data warehouse (Snowflake preferred) and with Python for analysis.
• Experience with multiple causal inference techniques or with applied Bayesian methods is a plus.
• Experience in moving, logistics, e-commerce, travel/hospitality, or other capacity-constrained consumer businesses is a plus.

About PODS

PODS Enterprises, LLC is a leader in the moving and storage industry providing both residential and commercial services in 46 U.S. states, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. PODS was founded in 1998 and has since revolutionized the moving and storage industry by providing customers with a convenient and flexible solution to their moving and storage needs. The company's innovative PODS containers are designed to be delivered to the customer's location, allowing them to pack and load their belongings at their own pace. Once the container is loaded, PODS will pick it up and transport it to the customer's new location or store it at one of their secure storage facilities. PODS is committed to providing exceptional customer service and has received numerous awards for their dedication to customer satisfaction.
Learn more about PODS
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1998

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