Senior Data Scientist (min 3yrs of experience)

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Health insurance

Flexible working

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia is hiring a Senior Data Scientist to design, build, and deploy high-impact ML models addressing complex business problems and driving growth.

You will develop, test, and deploy predictive models, analyze large datasets, and collaborate with engineering and product teams to integrate models into production, while mentoring junior team members.

Qualifications

• 3.5+ years of professional experience as a Data Scientist or ML Engineer.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Python or R.
• Strong SQL for data extraction and management.
• Experience with ML frameworks: scikit-learn, pandas, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
• Cloud platforms experience: AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Knowledge of MLOps and model deployment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy predictive models and ML algorithms.
• Analyze large datasets to extract trends and actionable insights.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to productionize models.
• Translate business requirements into data-driven solutions.
• Monitor, optimize production models.
• Mentor junior data team members.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

ML frameworks

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in CS/DS/Stats/Math

Tools

scikit-learn

pandas

TensorFlow

PyTorch

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience Required: 3.5+ years

About the Role

We are currently hiring for a Senior Data Scientist to join our client's team.

In this role, you will design, build, and deploy high-impact machine learning models to solve complex business problems and drive strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy predictive models and machine learning algorithms.

• Analyze large datasets to extract meaningful trends and actionable insights.

• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to integrate models into production.

• Translate complex business requirements into data-driven technical solutions.

• Monitor, maintain, and optimize existing production models.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior data team members.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 3.5 years of professional experience as a Data Scientist or Machine Learning Engineer.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.

• Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in Python or R.

  • Strong skills in SQL for data extraction and management.

  • Hands-on experience with core ML frameworks and libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, pandas, TensorFlow, or PyTorch).

• Cloud & Tools:

  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).

  • Familiarity with model deployment tools and MLOps practices.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary package with performance bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, medical, and dental insurance.

• Flexible working options.

experience

3 years

skills

Python or R, Leadership

qualifications

no additional qualifications required

education

Associate Degree/Diploma