Data Scientist - AI Focus

Placements24; Willows (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Advanced analytics tools

Health & wellness

Continuous learning in AI

Collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Data Scientist with a strong focus on AI to join its analytics team. You will analyze large datasets, build predictive models, and apply AI to drive business decisions, collaborating with engineering and product teams to deliver data-driven solutions.

The role emphasizes experimentation, communication of insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders, and deploying models to production.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience in statistical modeling, machine learning, and data mining techniques.
• Proficiency in Python or R and SQL.
• Experience with data visualization tools and techniques.
• Strong understanding of AI concepts and applications.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights relevant to AI initiatives.
• Develop and implement statistical models and machine learning algorithms for prediction, classification, and clustering.
• Design and execute experiments to test hypotheses and validate model performance.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineers to deploy models into production environments.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Data visualization

AI concepts

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Data Scientist with a strong focus on AI to join their analytical powerhouse in Welkom . This role involves uncovering insights from complex datasets, developing predictive models, and contributing to the strategic application of AI across the business. You will collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to bring data-driven innovations to life, playing a key role in optimizing processes and creating new opportunities through intelligent solutions. This is an exciting prospect for a curious and analytical mind to apply advanced data science techniques in a practical, impactful business context, driving strategic decisions and technological advancements.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights relevant to AI initiatives.


• Develop and implement statistical models and machine learning algorithms for prediction, classification, and clustering.


• Design and execute experiments to test hypotheses and validate model performance.


• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.


• Collaborate with engineers to deploy models into production environments.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.


• Proven experience in statistical modeling, machine learning, and data mining techniques.


• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and SQL.


• Experience with data visualization tools and techniques.


• Strong understanding of AI concepts and applications.

Benefits

• Attractive salary package and performance-based incentives.


• Access to advanced data analytics tools and platforms.


• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.


• Opportunities for continuous learning and skill development in AI and data science.


• A collaborative and supportive team environment focused on innovation.