Senior Data Scientist Machine Learning and Generative AI - talabat - Dubai UAE

Talabat; Dubai; On-site; AED 312,480 - 424,080; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work with a large technology-driven delivery platform

Collaboration with global teams

Contribute to next-generation digital commerce platforms

Job summary

Talabat is seeking a Senior Data Scientist in Dubai to develop advanced data-driven solutions, focusing on machine learning and generative AI. This role involves analyzing complex business problems, designing machine learning systems, and delivering insights for operational performance.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree, possess over four years of experience in related fields, and have strong skills in ML frameworks and data analysis tools. Join Talabat in building innovative solutions that impact millions of customers across the region.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of experience in data science, machine learning, or artificial intelligence roles.
• Strong experience developing machine learning and generative AI models.
• Strong SQL skills and experience performing large-scale data analysis.
• Experience using Python or R for data analysis and machine learning development.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex business problems and translate them into data-driven solutions.
• Develop and deploy machine learning models and generative AI solutions.
• Design algorithms to solve user behavior and platform optimization challenges.
• Conduct statistical analysis including A/B testing and multivariate testing.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to data science practices.

Skills

Machine learning and predictive modeling

Generative AI and natural language processing

Data analysis and statistical modeling

Experiment design and A/B testing

SQL and large-scale data analysis

Python or R for data science development

Data modeling and analytics infrastructure

Product analytics and decision intelligence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field

Postgraduate degree

Tools

Scikit-learn

XGBoost

LightGBM

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Google Cloud Platform

BigQuery

Airflow

Job description

Senior Data Scientist Machine Learning and Generative AI - talabat - Dubai UAE

Position Overview: Senior Data Scientist Machine Learning and Generative AI at talabat develops advanced data-driven solutions that improve decision making across product and business functions. The role focuses on designing machine learning systems, analyzing large-scale data, implementing generative AI solutions, and delivering insights that enhance platform intelligence, customer experience, and operational performance.

Job Details

• Country: UAE
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Information Technology and Services
• Function: Data Science and Analytics
• Salary: 28000-38000 monthly (Market estimated)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze complex business problems and translate them into data-driven solutions and measurable objectives.
• Develop and deploy machine learning models and generative AI solutions that improve product intelligence and operational decision making.
• Design and implement algorithms to solve business challenges related to user behavior, recommendation systems, and platform optimization.
• Build and maintain data models that enable performance measurement and analysis across product and business operations.
• Conduct advanced statistical analysis and experimentation including A/B testing and multivariate testing.
• Work closely with product managers, engineers, and business teams to identify high-impact data opportunities.
• Develop automated reporting systems and dashboards that provide actionable insights for decision makers.
• Perform data profiling and collaborate with engineering teams to understand source data systems and improve data quality.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to improving internal data science practices and processes.
• Support the development of KPIs and performance metrics that guide product and operational improvements.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field.
• Postgraduate degree is considered an advantage.
• Four or more years of experience working in data science, machine learning, or artificial intelligence roles.
• Strong experience developing machine learning and generative AI models.
• Deep knowledge of ML frameworks such as Scikit-learn, XGBoost, LightGBM, CatBoost, TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar platforms.
• Strong SQL skills and experience performing large-scale data analysis.
• Experience using Python or R for data analysis and machine learning development.
• Familiarity with data modeling concepts and dimensional data design.
• Experience designing and analyzing statistical experiments including A/B testing.
• Experience working with product data such as user events, engagement metrics, and conversion analytics.
• Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform or BigQuery is considered an advantage.
• Experience building data pipelines and working with data orchestration tools such as Airflow is beneficial.

Skills Set

• Machine learning and predictive modeling
• Generative AI and natural language processing
• Data analysis and statistical modeling
• Experiment design and A/B testing
• SQL and large-scale data analysis
• Python or R for data science development
• Data modeling and analytics infrastructure
• Product analytics and decision intelligence

Why Join Us

• Work with one of the largest technology-driven delivery platforms in the Middle East and North Africa.
• Build advanced data science and AI solutions supporting millions of customers across the region.
• Collaborate with global engineering and product teams in a highly innovative technology environment.
• Contribute to next-generation digital commerce platforms powered by machine learning and artificial intelligence.

About the Company

talabat is the leading online food ordering and grocery delivery platform across the Middle East and North Africa. Founded in Kuwait in 2004 and part of the global Delivery Hero network, talabat connects millions of customers with restaurants, grocery providers, and retail partners through its digital platform. The company continues to expand its digital commerce ecosystem and technology capabilities to deliver innovative on-demand services across the region.