Lead Data Scientist

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

Job summary

A leading data-driven company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to guide innovative data science initiatives and drive impactful business decisions. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's or PhD in Data Science and have experience in leading projects, mentoring teams, and implementing machine learning solutions. This role offers opportunities for significant professional growth and influence over data strategy.

Qualifications

• Lead data science projects from conception to deployment.
• Mentor junior data scientists and promote best practices.
• Communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement machine learning models and analytics frameworks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to leverage data-driven solutions.
• Stay updated on data science trends and technologies.

Skills

Data Science Expertise

Machine Learning

Statistical Analysis

Mentoring

Collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in Data Science, Machine Learning, or related field

Job description

As a Lead Data Scientist at Salla, you will take a pivotal role in leading our data science initiatives, shaping data strategy, and driving innovation through advanced analytics and machine learning. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to harness the power of data and deliver impactful insights that guide business decisions. Your mastery in data science will enable you to develop and implement sophisticated models and algorithms that solve challenging business problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex data science projects from conception to deployment, focusing on business impact and scalability.
• Mentor and guide junior data scientists, fostering a collaborative learning environment and promoting best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to identify opportunities for leveraging data and analytics to drive business solutions.
• Design, implement, and optimize machine learning models and advanced analytics frameworks to extract insights from data.
• Stay at the forefront of data science trends and technologies, and continually innovate our approach to data analytics.
• Communicate findings, insights, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ensure code quality and maintainability by promoting best practices in software development.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Master's or PhD in Data Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.