Senior Data Scientist - AI Focus

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Remote work with great flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Data Scientist with a strong AI focus to design, develop, and deploy advanced models that drive business insights. You will work with large, complex datasets and apply machine learning and deep learning techniques to solve challenging problems.

The role emphasizes proactive AI opportunities across the business, requires excellent communication, and offers remote collaboration with a forward-thinking analytics team.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
• 5+ years as aData Scientist with AI/ML focus.
• Proficiency in Python or R and libraries (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Strong statistical modeling, ML, and deep learning knowledge.
• Experience with data visualization and big data/cloud platforms (Spark/Hadoop, AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Analytical, problem-solving and communication skills; ability to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement predictive models and ML algorithms.
• Apply AI and deep learning to business problems (customer analytics, risk, ops).
• Clean, process, and analyze large, complex datasets from various sources.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into DS solutions.
• Design and run experiments to validate model performance.
• Communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Develop and maintain DS code and documentation.
• Stay current with AI advancements; mentor junior DS teammates.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in statistics/maths/computer science/data science

Tools

Pandas

NumPy

Scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Spark

Hadoop

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Data Scientist with a strong focus on Artificial Intelligence to join their innovative analytics team. This role offers the exciting opportunity to design, develop, and deploy advanced AI models that drive critical business insights and solutions. You will work with complex datasets, applying sophisticated machine learning and deep learning techniques to solve challenging problems. This position emphasizes a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for AI application across the business. The role requires excellent analytical, statistical, and programming skills, along with the ability to communicate complex findings effectively. You will contribute significantly to data-driven decision-making and shape the future of our AI capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement predictive models and machine learning algorithms.
• Apply AI and deep learning techniques to solve business problems in areas such as customer analytics, risk assessment, and operational efficiency.
• Clean, process, and analyze large, complex datasets from various sources.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into data science solutions.
• Design and conduct experiments to test hypotheses and validate model performance.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Develop and maintain data science code and documentation.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, and AI.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to the team's knowledge base.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Data Scientist, with a significant portion focused on AI/ML projects.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and relevant libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Strong understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and deep learning architectures.
• Experience with data visualization tools and techniques.
• Familiarity with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of explaining technical concepts effectively.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement savings options.
• As a remote position, you will benefit from excellent work-life balance and the flexibility to work from anywhere.
• Professional development opportunities, including training and conference attendance, are provided.
• You will have the opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects using cutting-edge AI technologies.
• Be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team, contributing to data-driven innovation and the advancement of AI within the organization.
• This is an ideal role for a seasoned data scientist passionate about AI.