Senior Data Scientist ( 3 months contractual role)

Creative Chaos; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is looking for a highly skilled Data Scientist to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in data analysis, machine learning, and statistical modeling to analyze large datasets, uncover trends, and build predictive models. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven decision-making and mentor junior data scientists. This position offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects while staying at the forefront of advancements in data science and machine learning. If you are passionate about data and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead data science projects from problem formulation to model deployment.
• Collaborate with teams to translate business opportunities into data projects.

Skills

Data Analysis

Machine Learning

Statistical Modeling

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

Master's in Computer Science

PhD in Statistics

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.

Minimum Requirements:

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.