Data Scientist: Build ML Models & Data Insights

DataScience Middle East; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

DataScience Middle East is seeking a Data Scientist in Riyadh to analyze large amounts of raw information, identify patterns, and build data products that extract valuable insights for the business.

You will apply strong mathematical and statistical skills, drive machine-learning initiatives, and collaborate with engineering and product teams to deliver scalable data-driven solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Scientist.
• Experience in data mining.
• Understanding of machine-learning and operations research.
• Knowledge of R, SQL and Python; familiarity with Scala, Java or C++ is an asset.
• Experience using business intelligence tools (e.g. Tableau) and data frameworks (e.g. Hadoop).
• Analytical mind and business acumen.
• Strong math skills (e.g. statistics, algebra).
• Problem-solving aptitude.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant field; graduate degree in Data Science or other quantitative field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify valuable data sources and automate collection processes
• Undertake preprocessing of structured and unstructured data
• Analyze large amounts of information to discover trends and patterns
• Build predictive models and machine-learning algorithms
• Combine models through ensemble modeling
• Present information using data visualization techniques
• Propose solutions and strategies to business challenges
• Collaborate with engineering and product development teams

Skills

Data Scientist experience

Data mining

Machine learning

Operations research

R

SQL

Python

Scala/Java/C++ (asset)

Tableau

Hadoop

Analytical mindset

Business acumen

Mathematics (statistics/algebra)

Problem solving

Communication & presentation

Education: CS/Engineering or related

Education

BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering or related field

Graduate degree in Data Science or quantitative field (preferred)

Tools

R

SQL

Python

Scala/Java/C++

Tableau

Hadoop

Job description

DataScience Middle East is seeking a Data Scientist in Riyadh to analyze large amounts of raw information, identify patterns, and build data products that extract valuable insights for the business.

You will apply strong mathematical and statistical skills, drive machine-learning initiatives, and collaborate with engineering and product teams to deliver scalable data-driven solutions.