Data Scientist

Entertainer Fz; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital company in Dubai is seeking a strategic and hands-on Data Scientist to lead data innovation within its B2C business. This role involves collaborating with various teams to develop predictive models and business insights that enhance user acquisition and retention. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data science, machine learning, and advanced analytics, along with excellent communication skills to influence key business decisions.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to work with an energetic and innovative company

Chance to contribute to the success of a well-known UAE brand

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Data Science or Advanced Analytics.
• Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and Big Data platforms.
• Deep understanding of machine learning techniques.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a holistic data science strategy.
• Build churn prediction models and customer segmentation.
• Collaborate with Product teams for A/B testing frameworks.

Skills

Data Science

Machine Learning

Predictive Modeling

Python

SQL

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science

Tools

BigQuery

MLFlow

Databricks

GCP

AWS

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About Us

The ENTERTAINER is a leading digital company dedicated to adding value for consumers by bringing them the best incentive offers globally. We are a 100% digital, data-driven tech company providing first-rate offers across renowned dining, leisure, entertainment, and hotel brands worldwide. The ENTERTAINER has grown with the aim of creating unbeatable value and loyalty everywhere we operate. We believe that experience is everything, and that's why we are passionate about creating unforgettable experiences for our customers, partners, and employees.

About the Role

We are looking for a strategic and hands-on Data Scientist to lead data innovation and decision science within our B2C business. This role will collaborate closely with Product, Technology, Marketing, and Sales teams to develop predictive models, personalization strategies, and business insights that accelerate user acquisition, improve customer retention, and boost merchant engagement, including voucher redemptions and Digital Reach monetization.

As a Data Scientist, you will

Strategic Impact & Business Influence

• Define and execute a holistic data science strategy aligned with B2C growth goals.
• Drive experimentation and insight generation to optimize key levers: user engagement, subscription renewals, merchant redemptions, and Digital Reach visibility.
• Influence key decisions across marketing campaigns, product features, and merchant onboarding through predictive insights.
• Serve as a data evangelist promoting cross-functional alignment and a strong data-first mindset.
• Stay ahead of AI/ML advancements and implement cutting-edge techniques to solve business challenges.

Product & Business Intelligence

• Build churn prediction models, lifetime value (LTV) scoring, and behavioral segmentation to enhance subscription lifecycle management.
• Analyze in-app behavior and transaction data to optimize Digital Reach placement effectiveness and merchant ROI.
• Collaborate with Product teams to implement A/B testing frameworks and data-backed roadmap prioritization.
• Build customer segmentation models to personalize offers, improve targeting, and enhance loyalty program effectiveness.
• Work with Marketing to optimize customer acquisition costs (CAC), churn prediction, and retention strategies.
• Support Sales & Partnerships with merchant performance analytics to drive higher voucher redemptions and upsell opportunities.
• Implement real-time analytics dashboards to track KPIs (active users, redemptions, Digital Reach revenue) and provide actionable insights.

Analytics Engineering & Infrastructure

• Partner with Data Engineers to build scalable data pipelines and maintain a clean data lake suitable for advanced analytics.
• Lead development of dashboards and self-serve analytics tools for key stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

• At least 3-5 years of experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, or Advanced Analytics, ideally in a B2C e-commerce, subscription, or digital commerce environment.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and Big Data platforms such as BigQuery, MLFlow, Databricks, GCP, or AWS.
• Deep understanding of machine learning (e.g., XGBoost, LightGBM, scikit-learn) and predictive modeling techniques.
• Experience designing experiments (A/B testing) and applying statistical inference techniques.

Preferred:

• Experience with mobile app analytics, offer redemption behavior, or consumer loyalty ecosystems.
• Exposure to advertising analytics and performance optimization for in-app marketing/ads (like Digital Reach).
• Familiarity with modern data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and the ability to translate data into commercial impact.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills to influence executive stakeholders.
• Track record of delivering high-impact insights and building analytics capabilities from scratch.
• Strong mentoring, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with an energetic and innovative company.
• A chance to contribute to the success of a well-known UAE brand.

Required Experience

Senior IC