Senior Data Scientist - Machine Learning and Product Algorithms - Talabat - Dubai, UAE

Talabat; Dubai; On-site; AED 334,800 - 468,720; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Collaborative work culture

Opportunities to work with high-volume data

Job summary

Talabat is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to develop machine learning solutions that enhance product performance and user experience. The role will involve building scalable data models and developing predictive algorithms within Talabat's digital platform.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of experience in machine learning and data science. This full-time position is based in Dubai, offering opportunities to work on one of the region's largest digital commerce platforms.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, or advanced analytics roles.
• Strong experience developing machine learning models including recommendation systems, predictive analytics, and pattern recognition.
• Advanced SQL knowledge and strong programming skills using Python or R for data analysis and model development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy machine learning models that support product intelligence, user personalization, and business optimization.
• Transform complex business challenges into data-driven solutions.
• Design scalable machine learning systems for operational decision making.

Skills

Machine learning model development

Predictive analytics and data science

Data mining and statistical analysis

Recommendation and personalization systems

Experiment design and A/B testing

SQL and Python data analysis

Cloud data platforms and analytics infrastructure

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, technology, mathematics, or related technical fields

Tools

Scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

LightGBM

Job description

Position Overview

Senior Data Scientist - Machine Learning and Product Algorithms in Dubai, UAE develops advanced machine learning solutions that improve decision making across Talabat's digital platform. This role focuses on building scalable data models, developing predictive algorithms, and generating actionable insights that enhance product performance, user experience, and operational efficiency across Talabat's delivery ecosystem.

Job Details

• Country: UAE
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Internet
• Function: Mathematical-Statistical Research
• Salary: 30000-42000 monthly (Market estimated)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy machine learning models that support product intelligence, user personalization, and business optimization.
• Transform complex and ambiguous business challenges into data‑driven solutions and measurable performance outcomes.
• Design scalable machine learning systems that support operational decision making across product and business teams.
• Build predictive models and recommendation systems to improve user engagement and platform performance.
• Analyze large datasets to uncover patterns, insights, and performance drivers influencing product usage and business outcomes.
• Design and evaluate experiments including A/B testing and multivariate testing to measure product improvements.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and business stakeholders to identify high‑value data opportunities.
• Develop data models and measurement frameworks that track product performance and key business metrics.
• Generate automated analytical reports and dashboards to support strategic decision making.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of data pipelines and machine learning infrastructure.
• Mentor junior data scientists and support the growth of analytics capabilities within the organization.
• Participate in improving internal tools, methodologies, and data science best practices.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, technology, mathematics, or related technical fields.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, or advanced analytics roles.
• Strong experience developing machine learning models including recommendation systems, predictive analytics, and pattern recognition.
• Proficiency in machine learning frameworks such as Scikit‑learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, LightGBM, or similar tools.
• Advanced SQL knowledge and strong programming skills using Python or R for data analysis and model development.
• Experience with experiment design, statistical analysis, and causal inference methodologies.
• Familiarity with data modeling concepts and dimensional data design.
• Experience working with large‑scale data platforms and cloud environments such as Google Cloud Platform or BigQuery preferred.
• Knowledge of data engineering tools or pipeline orchestration frameworks such as Airflow considered advantageous.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to convert complex datasets into meaningful insights.

Skills Set

• Machine learning model development
• Predictive analytics and data science
• Data mining and statistical analysis
• Recommendation and personalization systems
• Experiment design and A/B testing
• SQL and Python data analysis
• Cloud data platforms and analytics infrastructure

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to build advanced machine learning systems for one of the region's largest digital commerce platforms.
• Work with high‑volume data and real‑time product analytics in a fast‑growing technology environment.
• Collaborative work culture with global engineering and data science teams.
• Career development opportunities within the Delivery Hero global technology network.