Posted: Feb 6, 2026
Senior Data Scientist Price Elasticity & AI/ML Optimization Prototyping · LATAM Location: Anywhere in LATAM Job Type: Remote Project: Retail & CPG AI Innovation Time Zone: PST (Pacific Standard Time) English Level: B2 / C1 Get to Know Us At Darwoft , we build digital products with heart. Were a Latin American tech company focused on creating impactful, human-centered software in partnership with companies around the globe. Our remote-first culture is built on trust, continuous learning, and collaboration. Were passionate about tech but even more about people. If youre looking to join a team where your ideas matter and your impact is real, welcome to Darwoft . About the Role Were looking for a Senior Data Scientist with strong expertise in optimization modeling to join a high-impact retail project. You'll help design, build, and test AI/ML-driven prototypes that support advanced pricing decisions and demand forecasting. Your deep understanding of operations research, optimization algorithms, and price elasticity modeling will be key in solving real-world challenges for large-scale retail and CPG companies. What Youll Be Doing Process and analyze structured and unstructured retail data to uncover trends and business insights. Design and implement advanced price optimization models using techniques like linear programming, mixed-integer programming, and custom solvers. Apply operations research and optimization strategies to real business problems. Build AI/ML prototypes and POCs that solve complex pricing and planning challenges. Present insights through effective data visualization and storytelling. Collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to productionize optimization models at scale. What You Bring Bachelors degree or higher in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in retail or CPG, with a proven track record in optimization for pricing and demand planning . Strong command of optimization libraries in Python such as Pyomo, PuLP, or similar. Experience in developing and refining optimization models for real-world use cases. Deep understanding of price elasticity , demand forecasting, and analytical modeling. Proficiency in Python (pandas, OOP) and SQL. Solid experience in prototyping, testing, and iterating on models in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Ability to communicate optimization strategies and data insights to both technical and business audiences. Familiarity with scalable cloud environments and distributed systems. Nice to Have Knowledge of scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and NumPy. Hands-on experience with Spark, Databricks, or similar big data platforms. UI prototyping using Flask, Plotly, or Streamlit. Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps workflows. What Darwoft Offers Contractor agreement with payment in USD 100% remote work Argentinas public holidays English classes Referral program Access to learning platforms Explore More Opportunities Check out all our open roles at www.darwoft.com/careers Originally posted on Himalayas