Data Scientist

MBC group; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media group in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Data Scientist to develop and deploy machine learning models. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, strong proficiency in programming languages, and the ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders. This role involves optimizing AI solutions and ensuring data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Data Scientist focused on machine learning and AI.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R.
• Hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy machine learning models.
• Create and optimize AI-driven solutions.
• Conduct analysis of large datasets to uncover insights.
• Partner with stakeholders for data-driven solutions.

Skills

Machine learning

Data analysis

Python programming

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

SQL

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Model Development & Implementation: Design, build, and deploy machine learning models to solve complex business problems. These may include predictive analytics, recommendation systems, anomaly detection, classification, and other machine learning tasks.
• AI Solutions: Create and optimize AI-driven solutions that can automate processes, improve decision-making, and enhance user experiences across various business functions.
• Data Analysis & Exploration: Conduct thorough analysis of large datasets to uncover patterns, trends, and insights that inform business strategies and model development.
• Collaborative Problem Solving: Partner with business stakeholders to understand their goals and challenges, and translate these into data-driven solutions and models that align with the organization’s objectives.
• Model Optimization: Continuously monitor, fine-tune, and improve the performance of machine learning models through evaluation, experimentation, and iteration.
• Scalability & Performance: Ensure that AI models and solutions can scale effectively in production environments, handling large volumes of data while maintaining high performance and reliability.
• Stay Current with AI Trends: Keep up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI, machine learning, and data science to propose innovative techniques and technologies that can drive competitive advantage.
• Reporting & Communication: Present findings, model results, and actionable insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment on business impacts.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience (5+ years) as a Data Scientist, with a focus on machine learning, AI, and advanced analytics.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or similar.
• Hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, Keras) and tools for model development, training, and evaluation.
• Expertise in data manipulation and analysis using tools like Pandas, NumPy, SQL, or similar.
• Solid understanding of statistical methods, hypothesis testing, and data modeling techniques.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and deploying models in cloud environments is a plus.

Please note that due to the high number of responses we receive, we are unable to provide feedback to all applicants. If you have not been contacted within 5-7 days, please assume that at this stage your application has been unsuccessful.