Data Scientist - Digital & AI Projects (Saudi Arabia)

Eram Talent; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the tech field is seeking a Data Scientist specializing in Digital & AI Projects in Saudi Arabia. You will be responsible for developing analytical models, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering insights that drive business solutions. Ideal candidates should possess a relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree and over 8 years of experience in data science, machine learning, and advanced analytics.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years of work experience.
• Experience with machine learning frameworks and deployment.
• Knowledge of plant automation systems and real-time interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Originates studies to identify advanced analytics use cases.
• Examines business problems and identifies required learning tasks.
• Selects suitable machine learning algorithms for data.

Skills

Statistics

Machine Learning

Deep Learning

Python

NLP

Foundation Models

API

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field

Job description

Overview

Eram Talent is on the lookout for a talented Data Scientist specializing in Digital & AI Projects to join our client's team in Saudi Arabia. This role is perfect for an innovative thinker who is eager to harness data analytics and artificial intelligence to drive impactful business solutions. As part of our rapidly growing team, you will be pivotal in developing advanced analytical models and AI frameworks that directly contribute to enhancing efficiency and operational excellence. If selected, the work location would be onsite at Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities

• Originates and carries out studies to identify potential advanced analytics use cases and applications to existing problems. Resolve complex technical problems, increase revenue, optimize processes, protect the environment, or improve safety using advanced analytics/data science background.
• Examines the business problem and identifies the required learning task (e.g. classification, clustering, regression, forecasting … etc.).
• Selects appropriate Machine Learning algorithms suited for the selected learning task and condition/structure of the data. This includes but is not limited to Decision Trees/Forest, Support Vector Machines, kNN, Neural Network and Deep learning.
• Builds and deploys predictive models using algorithms such as linear/logistic/dynamic regression to address the business needs.
• The position requires not only technical expertise but also the ability to translate complex findings into understandable recommendations for stakeholders.
• The position includes collaborating with cross‑functional teams to identify opportunities for AI integration, creating predictive models, and delivering actionable insights that guide strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field with a minimum of 8+ years of work experience.
• Expertise in Statistics, Machine Learning, Time Series, Deep Learning, NLP, Foundation Models, Knowledge of Python, API & other machine learning frameworks.
• Experience with selecting appropriate machine learning algorithms, building predictive and forecasting models, and solution deployment and maintenance.
• Experience with deployment of advanced analytics solutions based on machine learning techniques in upstream and downstream processes.
• Knowledge of plant automation systems, standard real time interfaces such as OPC and process historians such as PI.
• Experience with identification of new advanced analytics use cases, business value quantification and working with multi-disciplinary teams on delivering analytics solutions.
• Awareness of Digital Transformation area and experience with delivering Digitalization initiatives.