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# Data Scientist at PortPro

- **Company:** PortPro
- **Location:** New York City, NY
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2023-06-29
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/portpro/0efe220d-2b02-4eee-a7e3-9a3ff5cf97f3

## Job description

At PortPro, we are revolutionizing the drayage industry with our premier web-based operating system. As a fast-growing company, we are building out the most comprehensive technology platform to optimize supply chains and make them more efficient. By joining our team at the ground level, you will have the opportunity to be a part of our company's growth and expansion as a global organization, while also making a significant impact on the world. Supply chains are a crucial part of the global economy, and by working to improve them, we are not only solving problems for our own benefit, but for the benefit of society as a whole.

PortPro is seeking an experienced Data Scientist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a robust analytical skill set, experience with machine learning algorithms, and the ability to derive insights from complex data sets. Additionally, you should be comfortable writing code, preferably with Node.js, and have familiarity with the Amazon AWS technology stack. This role involves working closely with our product teams, as well as offshore teams, to provide data-driven insights that will influence the direction of our SaaS products. Excellent collaboration and communication skills are required, as well as the ability to operate effectively within various time zones.

## Key Responsibilities

- Leverage large and complex datasets to explore, discover, and identify patterns, trends, and insights that can influence strategic business decisions.
- Develop, validate, and deploy predictive models and machine learning algorithms to solve business problems.
- Write code to automate data processing and aggregation tasks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and provide data-driven solutions.
- Present findings in a clear and easily understandable way to non-technical stakeholders.
- Work closely with both onshore and offshore teams to deliver data-driven projects on time and to specification.
- Continuously learn new technologies and stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends in data science.

## Qualifications

- 4+ years of experience as a Data Scientist or in a related role.
- Strong knowledge of machine learning techniques and algorithms, such as k-NN, Naive Bayes, SVM, Decision Forests, etc.
- Experience in data mining, statistical modeling, and data visualization tools.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, SQL, and Node.js.
- Experience working with Amazon AWS technology stack.
- Experience with data science toolkits, such as NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib.
- Familiarity with Big Data tools and platforms, such as Hadoop, Spark, or similar.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.

Our team is like family. Working at PortPro, we want you to feel like you are part of the bigger picture, not just working for yourself. We work in a no-drama, no-ego environment We work together and collaboratively to achieve the same goal. We are a team of smart, kind, hard working people. You’ll be surrounded by those that inspire you to bring your best self to work each day.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

## About PortPro

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: PortPro provides an AI-powered transportation management system (TMS) and operational software purpose-built for drayage carriers and freight brokerages, automating workflows from delivery order to payment.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series A, $12M raised)
- **Headquarters**: Kearny, New Jersey, United States (with an office in Jersey City, NJ)
- **Founded**: 2019
- **Founders**: Michael Mecca (CEO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Drayage / Truck Transportation Software (SaaS TMS), with embedded AI agents for logistics operations
- **Target customers**: B2B — drayage trucking companies, freight brokerages, intermodal carriers (SMB to mid-market)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: PortPro's stated purpose is to help drayage trucking companies "move containers faster, bill faster, and improve customer service" so they can "build a strong, profitable business — even in a down market." CEO Michael Mecca grew up in drayage and built the company to replace legacy systems that held hard-working operators back.

## Products & Services
- **PortPro TMS (drayOS)**: Core drayage transportation management system covering the full workflow — order entry, dispatching, customer service, invoicing. Features include bulk delivery-order uploads, auto-load creation, terminal website data pull (ETA, container size), driver mobile app, real-time GPS tracking, self-service customer portal, automated customer rates, and last-free-day alerts.
- **Jerry (AI Dispatcher)**: AI agent that builds optimal dispatch schedules in seconds, automatically adjusts plans based on real-time disruptions, reduces empty miles, increases street turns, suggests appointments, and improves driver utilization by up to 25%.
- **Helen (AI Biller & CSR)**: AI agent that automates invoice submission via customer portals, identifies and recovers missed accessorial charges ($30–50 per load), remembers customer requirements (seal numbers, BOL stamps, POD photos within 2 hours), and enables same-day invoicing.
- **PortPro AI Platform**: The broader AI layer that plugs into the TMS and "executes on your behalf" using AI agents that work 24/7/365.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Total Funding — $12M (Series A, January 2023, led by Avenue Growth Partners)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Avenue Growth Partners (lead investor); integrations and presence across modern tools including HubSpot, Salesforce, Zendesk, Freshdesk, and AWS infrastructure
- **Growth Signals**:
  - 550+ drayage companies and brokers use PortPro
  - 149 employees, up 16% YoY (+26 people)
  - Workforce distributed across 11 countries including the US, Nepal, India, Colombia, and Jamaica
  - Reported customer outcomes: 70% average increase in operational efficiency, 25% average increase in cash flow, and 4.8 average rating on G2 and Capterra
  - Product expansion into AI agents (Jerry and Helen), positioning for autonomous back-office operations

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep vertical specialization**: Built specifically for drayage (not general freight), a niche segment with complex terminal-specific workflows. CEO/founder has direct drayage industry roots.
- **AI-first agent layer**: Jerry and Helen are positioned as "the world's first AI agents for drayage" — executing on behalf of the customer rather than just providing a dashboard.
- **Revenue recovery engine**: The platform's ability to catch missed accessorials and automate billing directly improves customer cash flow, a compelling ROI story.
- **Global engineering delivery model**: A distributed workforce across 11 countries (including a significant engineering hub in Nepal and India) enables cost-efficient 24/7 development and support.
- **Credibility in the industry**: 550+ customers, 4.8-star reviews on G2/Capterra, and strong repeatable outcomes (operational efficiency, cash flow) create switching costs for customers on legacy systems.

## Strategic Focus
- **AI agent expansion**: Doubling down on PortPro AI agents (Jerry and Helen) to automate dispatch, billing, and customer service workflows — "keeping more of the money you've earned."
- **Continued product depth**: Enhancing TMS capabilities around terminal data integration, real-time status visibility, and customer self-service.
- **Growth in a down market**: Explicitly targeting profitability and efficiency gains for carriers to win business even during freight market downturns.
- **Global scaling**: Growing engineering teams in Nepal and India alongside US commercial functions; actively hiring senior leadership in DevOps and Software Engineering.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture highlights**: Private, founder-led company where the CEO "grew up in drayage" — a mission-driven team focused on serving hard-working trucking operators. Leadership team recently added an SVP of People (Ilyssa Rabinowitz), signaling investment in employee experience.
- **Remote/hybrid policy**: Remote-friendly — multiple open roles are listed as "Remote — New York City, New York," and Built In lists PortPro as a remote workspace.
- **Engineering culture**: Modern and broad tech stack including React, TypeScript, Python, Node.js, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Redis, Kubernetes, Terraform, Docker, GraphQL, Hugging Face, TensorFlow, OpenAI, and Datadog. Emphasis on AI/ML applications (scraping, LLM agents, automation). Roles include senior engineering leadership (Director of DevOps, Director of Software Engineering with Node.js and web scraping expertise).
- **Global team environment**: Work alongside colleagues across the US, Nepal, India, Colombia, Jamaica, and more — a genuinely global engineering organization.
- **Perks context**: Though specific perks are not extensively documented, the company shows strong growth (16% YoY headcount), a meaningful product roadmap (AI agents), and funded stability ($12M Series A) with a clear ROI-driven product story.

## Sources
1. [lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/portpro)
2. [portpro.io](https://portpro.io/)
3. [portpro.io/about-us](https://portpro.io/about-us)
4. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/portpro)
5. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/portpro-technologies-inc)

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