Senior Data Scientist

Creative chaos; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Data Scientist, where your expertise in data analysis and machine learning will drive impactful business decisions. In this dynamic role, you'll lead projects that transform data into actionable insights, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor junior data scientists. This innovative firm values your ability to solve complex problems and communicate findings effectively. If you're passionate about leveraging data to influence strategy and outcomes, this opportunity is perfect for you, offering a platform to showcase your skills and make a significant impact in the industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a data scientist with expertise in data analysis and machine learning.
• Master's or PhD in a relevant field is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead data science projects from formulation to deployment of machine learning models.
• Collaborate with teams to identify business opportunities and develop data-driven solutions.

Skills

Data Analysis

Machine Learning

Statistical Modeling

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Education

Master's or PhD in Computer Science

Master's or PhD in Statistics

Master's or PhD in Mathematics

Tools

Python

R

Hadoop

Spark

SQL

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

Job Brief:
We are seeking a highly skilled Data Scientist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data analysis, machine learning, and statistical modeling. You will be responsible for analyzing large datasets to uncover trends and insights, building predictive models, and contributing to data-driven decision-making processes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Lead the development and execution of data science projects, including problem formulation, data collection, analysis, modeling, and deployment of machine learning models.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business opportunities and translate them into data science projects.
3. Develop and implement machine learning algorithms and statistical models to solve complex business problems.
4. Perform exploratory data analysis to gain insights and identify patterns in large and complex datasets.
5. Work with data engineers to build robust and scalable data pipelines.
6. Evaluate and validate models using appropriate performance metrics and statistical techniques.
7. Present findings and insights to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
8. Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements and best practices in data science and machine learning.
9. Mentor and guide more junior data scientists in the team.

Desired Candidate Profile:

1. Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
2. Minimum of 5 years of industry experience as a data scientist.
3. Strong knowledge and experience in machine learning, statistical modeling, and data mining.
4. Proficiency in Python or R for data analysis and modeling.
5. Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, or SQL.
6. Experience with deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch is a plus.
7. Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
8. Excellent communication and presentation skills.
9. Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
10. Strong attention to detail and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Company Industry:

1. IT - Software Services

Department / Functional Area:

1. IT Software

Keywords:

1. Senior Data Scientist