Senior Data Scientist - AI & Production ML (Hybrid, Sydney)

zipcolimited; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days paid leave annually

16 weeks parental leave for primaryCar

Family support policies

Mental health & wellbeing initiatives

Volunteer leave

Discounts with Zip partners

Free breakfast daily & weekly lunches

Job summary

Zip Co Limited in Sydney is seeking a Senior Data Scientist I to drive ML and agentic AI initiatives. You’ll partner with Data, Product and Engineering to move ideas from experiments to production, delivering measurable outcomes for customers and the business.

The role emphasizes advanced Python/SQL, production ML, and collaborating across teams to translate complex insights into actionable guidance while advancing Zip’s AI capabilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in Data Science with impactful ML/AI solutions.
• Advanced Python and SQL skills with statistical modelling and experimentation.
• Hands-on production ML and agentic AI deployment including LLMs.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills with clear recommendations.
• Adaptable mindset to embrace AI tools and manage risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and deployment of ML and agentic AI solutions.
• Turn complex problems into practical analytics and experiments.
• Partner with Product, Engineering and business teams to implement AI innovations.

Skills

Python

SQL

Machine Learning

Agentic AI

Data Analysis

Communication

Risk Management

Tools

LLMs

ML Deployment

Data Platforms

Job description

Zip Co Limited in Sydney is seeking a Senior Data Scientist I to drive ML and agentic AI initiatives. You’ll partner with Data, Product and Engineering to move ideas from experiments to production, delivering measurable outcomes for customers and the business.

The role emphasizes advanced Python/SQL, production ML, and collaborating across teams to translate complex insights into actionable guidance while advancing Zip’s AI capabilities.