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Data Scientist (Cost Optimization)

US Mobile · New York City · Hybrid

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About US Mobile

US Mobile builds a next-generation connectivity platform to connect the next billion wireless devices onto nationwide 4G and 5G networks. US Mobile believes that people are paying way too much for their cell phone service, especially if they are on unlimited... Backed by Volition Capital.

About the role

And we’re building innovative systems that scale. A network agnostic tech stack. Agile, cross-functional teams built on trust and mutual respect. This work isn’t for everyone. If you work fast, flexibly, and collaboratively — without compromising standards — we want to hear from you.

What they're looking for

  • 4+ years of experience in data science, decision science, operations research, pricing/optimization, or cost analytics — ideally where your recommendations carried real financial impact
  • Hands-on experience formulating and solving optimization problems (linear programming, cost modeling, marginal-cost analysis, or similar) that informed real business decisions
  • Strong business judgment, with experience owning a commercial or cost recommendation end-to-end
  • Strong SQL skills, including experience with large datasets, complex transformations, and performance optimization
  • Proficiency in Python
  • Experience validating analytical models against external financial data (invoices, bills, or settlements)
More about this role

US Mobile is building the future of wireless communication. The goal: one unified network open to any person and any device, worldwide. Connection without walls.

We’re getting there by empowering customers. All three major networks on one phone and one plan, plus home internet from Starlink. No lock-in. No commitments. Custom fit plans at every price point. 24/7 customer support with real people, empowered to help. We get real-time feedback from Reddit , surveys, and customer support informing product roadmaps and everything we do. It’s working — we’re The Wirecutter’s favorite cellular carrier , and Consumer Reports has named us the top-rated mobile carrier two years in a row.*

And we’re building innovative systems that scale. A network agnostic tech stack. Agile, cross-functional teams built on trust and mutual respect. This work isn’t for everyone. If you work fast, flexibly, and collaboratively — without compromising standards — we want to hear from you.

We’re looking for a **Data Scientist, Cost Optimization** to own the unit economics of our network costs. You’ll build the models and optimizations that decide the most cost-efficient configuration for every line on our...

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