*Riyadh Based* - This role requires relocation to Riyadh, KSA
Our client seeks a Senior Data Scientist with a passion for data and at least 5 years of industry experience. The successful candidate will develop models that transform complex datasets into actionable insights, enhancing our product offerings and informing strategic decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and deploy machine learning models and algorithms to address complex business challenges.
* Translate intricate business problems into technical solutions.
* Write clean, modular, and scalable code suitable for production environments.
* Lead data mining and collection strategies to prepare large-scale data for predictive and prescriptive modelling.
* Analyze extensive, complex datasets to extract insights and communicate results effectively.
* Innovate new modelling and machine learning approaches to enhance existing processes and capabilities.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, MLOps, and leadership, to define problem statements, scope projects, and deliver analytics solutions.
* Mentor peers in data science and model development, promoting best practices.
* Remain abreast of the latest technologies and trends in artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Required Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree or higher in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or Engineering.
* 5+ years of experience in data science, with strong proficiency in writing scale and production-grade code in Python.
* Solid understanding and proficiency in working with Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-Learn, TensorFlow, and PyTorch, SQL.
* Proficiency in advanced data visualization tools and libraries (e.g., Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly, Tableau) for creating insightful and interactive visualizations.
* Solid understanding of data structures, data modelling, and software architecture.
* Experience with cloud services (such as AWS) and tools for machine learning projects.
* Strong analytical skills with an aptitude for problem-solving and innovation.
* Experience working in cross-cultural and cross-functional teams, ideally in a product company.
* Fluent in Arabic
Preferred Qualifications:
* A Master’s or higher in a relevant field to deepen theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
* Experience with AWS or other cloud technologies for model training and deployment.