Remote Data Scientist - Machine Learning

Placements24; Kimberley; Ibrido; CAD 168.000 - 238.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Remote work

Home office stipend

Professional development

Health insurance

Descrizione del lavoro

Unknown is seeking a highly skilled Remote Data Scientist with ML expertise to join its analytics team. This fully remote opportunity enables you to build predictive models from large datasets to drive data-informed decisions across the organization.

You will develop and deploy ML algorithms, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and translate complex data into actionable insights while staying ahead of ML advances. Strong Python/R skills and cloud experience are preferred.

Competenze

• Master's or PhD in a quantitative field required.
• Minimum 5 years as a Data Scientist with ML focus.
• Proficiency in Python or R and ML libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).
• Strong experience with SQL, Pandas, Spark.
• Deep understanding of statistical modeling and experimental design.
• Proven ability to deploy ML models to production.
• Experience with cloud ML services (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.

Mansioni

• Develop, train, and deploy ML models for business challenges.
• Clean, preprocess, and analyze large, complex datasets.
• Identify trends and insights to inform strategy.
• Design experiments to test hypotheses and evaluate models.
• Collaborate with software engineers to productionize models.
• Stay current with ML/AI advancements.
• Communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Document data pipelines, models, and processes.
• Use statistics and visualization to present results.
• Contribute to improving the DS platform.

Conoscenze

Python

R

SQL

Pandas

Spark

Statistical modeling

Experiment design

Communication

Formazione

Master's or PhD in a quantitative field

Strumenti

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Scikit-learn

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Remote Data Scientist with a specialization in Machine Learning to join their advanced analytics team. This fully remote position offers the opportunity to work on challenging problems using large datasets to build predictive models and drive data-informed decisions across the organization. You will be at the forefront of developing and deploying machine learning algorithms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate complex data into actionable insights. The ideal candidate possesses a strong analytical mindset, exceptional programming skills, and a deep understanding of statistical modeling and ML techniques. This is a prime opportunity for a data science professional who thrives in a remote work environment and is passionate about leveraging data to create impactful solutions. Work from anywhere in South Africa and contribute to cutting‑edge data science initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, train, and deploy machine learning models to address business challenges in areas such as prediction, classification, and clustering.
• Clean, preprocess, and analyze large, complex datasets from various sources.
• Identify trends, patterns, and insights within data to inform strategic decision‑making.
• Design and conduct experiments to test hypotheses and evaluate model performance.
• Collaborate with software engineers to integrate ML models into production systems.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data science.
• Communicate complex findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain documentation for data pipelines, models, and analytical processes.
• Utilize statistical methods and data visualization techniques to present findings effectively.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the data science platform and methodologies.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Data Scientist, with a significant focus on machine learning.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and relevant ML libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit‑learn).
• Strong experience with data manipulation and analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Pandas, Spark).
• Deep understanding of statistical modeling, hypothesis testing, and experimental design.
• Proven ability to develop and deploy ML models in a production environment.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their ML services is a plus.
• Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for remote teamwork.
• Portfolio of data science projects demonstrating ML expertise.

Benefits

• Our client offers an exceptional compensation package, including a highly competitive salary, performance bonuses, and stock options.
• This fully remote role provides unparalleled flexibility and work‑life balance.
• We provide a generous budget for home office setup, professional development, and conference attendance.
• Employees have access to comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plans.
• You will be part of a globally distributed, innovative team working on state‑of‑the‑art machine learning projects, driving significant business impact from wherever you are in South Africa.