Senior Data Scientist

Dautom; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

Dautom is partnering with a global client in the MENA region to recruit a Senior Data Scientist / Data Science Manager focused on AI & Generative AI. You will lead high-impact AI projects, translate business needs into scalable AI/ML solutions, and advise clients on best technical approaches.

The role emphasizes hands-on ML, business insight, and consulting expertise, with strong Azure AI and Microsoft ecosystem exposure across client engagements.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience delivering complex AI/data science projects.
• Master's degree in a quantitative field.
• Hands-on ML, data science and AI background.
• Experience in consulting or client-facing environments.
• Strong understanding of Generative AI, LLMs and AI agents.
• Experience translating business problems into AI/ML solutions.
• Knowledge of data processing, modeling, algorithms, and data architecture.
• Microsoft Azure proficiency strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI and data science projects from problem definition to delivery.
• Translate business challenges into AI/ML solutions and use cases.
• Advise clients and challenge requirements with alternative approaches.
• Design and guide GenAI and AI Agent implementations.

Skills

Senior data science

ML/AI methods

Client-facing

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in a quantitative field

Tools

Azure AI services

Azure ecosystem

Job description

In this role, you will collaborate closely with one of our esteemed clients—a globally recognized leader in their industry, distinguished by their commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional value. As a trusted IT consulting partner, Dautom is supporting their strategic initiatives by connecting them with exceptional talent to drive business growth and transformation.

About the role :

Role Name : Senior Data Scientist / Data Science Manager - AI & Generative AI

We are looking for an experienced Senior Data Scientist / Data Science Manager to join our team and take a leading role in delivering advanced AI and Data Science projects. This is a senior, client-facing position requiring a strong combination of technical depth, business understanding, and consulting skills. We are looking for someone who can go beyond receiving requirements and implementing them - someone who can understand the business problem, challenge assumptions, bring their own point of view, and recommend the right technical approach.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead AI & Data Science projects :

• Take technical ownership of complex Data Science, AI, and Generative AI projects from problem definition through delivery.
• Translate business challenges into appropriate AI/ML solutions, architectures, models, and use cases.
• Evaluate different technical approaches and recommend solutions based on business value, feasibility, scalability, and performance

Act as a trusted technical advisor :

• Work directly with clients to understand their objectives rather than simply implementing predefined requirements.
• Challenge requirements and assumptions when needed and propose alternative approaches where they would lead to better outcomes.
• Bring a strong point of view on AI and Data Science topics and confidently explain the rationale behind technical recommendations.

Drive Generative AI & AI Agent solutions :

• Design and guide the implementation of Generative AI and AI Agent solutions, including the selection of appropriate models, architectures, tools, and frameworks.
• Assess GenAI use cases and determine the right approach based on the client's requirements and environment.
• Stay current with developments across Generative AI, LLMs, agentic AI, and the broader AI ecosystem, and translate relevant developments into practical client solutions.

Qualifications & experience :

• Senior-level experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, AI, or a related field, with a proven track record of owning and delivering complex AI/Data Science projects.
• Master's degree in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong hands-on technical background across Machine Learning, Data Science, and AI.
• Strong practical knowledge of Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and AI Agents / agentic AI architectures.
• Experience translating business problems into technical AI/ML solutions and selecting the appropriate models, architectures, and approaches.
• Strong understanding of data processing, modeling, algorithms, and data architecture.
• Experience working in a consulting or highly client-facing environment is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding and practical experience with Microsoft Azure and the Microsoft ecosystem is highly preferred.
• Experience with relevant Azure AI and data services is considered a strong advantage.