Senior Data Scientist [Relocate to Riyadh]

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Senior Data Scientist for a role based in Riyadh, requiring relocation. The candidate will develop machine learning models, analyze complex data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance strategic decision-making. Candidates should possess extensive experience in data science, proficiency in Python, and a strong analytical mindset.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data science.
• Strong proficiency in Python programming.
• Proficiency in advanced data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy machine learning models.
• Analyze extensive datasets to extract insights.
• Mentor peers in data science best practices.

Skills

Python

Machine Learning

Data Visualization

Data Analysis

Statistical Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in a quantitative field

Tools

Pandas

NumPy

Scikit-Learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

SQL

AWS

Tableau

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Senior Data Scientist [Relocate to Riyadh], london

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london, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

*Riyadh Based* - This role requires relocation to Riyadh, KSA

Our client seeks a Senior Data Scientist with a passion for data and at least 5 years of industry experience. The successful candidate will develop models that transform complex datasets into actionable insights, enhancing our product offerings and informing strategic decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deploy machine learning models and algorithms to address complex business challenges.
• Translate intricate business problems into technical solutions.
• Write clean, modular, and scalable code suitable for production environments.
• Lead data mining and collection strategies to prepare large-scale data for predictive and prescriptive modelling.
• Analyze extensive, complex datasets to extract insights and communicate results effectively.
• Innovate new modelling and machine learning approaches to enhance existing processes and capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, MLOps, and leadership, to define problem statements, scope projects, and deliver analytics solutions.
• Mentor peers in data science and model development, promoting best practices.
• Remain abreast of the latest technologies and trends in artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in data science, with strong proficiency in writing scale and production-grade code in Python.
• Solid understanding and proficiency in working with Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-Learn, TensorFlow, and PyTorch, SQL.
• Proficiency in advanced data visualization tools and libraries (e.g., Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly, Tableau) for creating insightful and interactive visualizations.
• Solid understanding of data structures, data modelling, and software architecture.
• Experience with cloud services (such as AWS) and tools for machine learning projects.
• Strong analytical skills with an aptitude for problem-solving and innovation.
• Experience working in cross-cultural and cross-functional teams, ideally in a product company.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Master’s or higher in a relevant field to deepen theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
• Experience with AWS or other cloud technologies for model training and deployment.