AI Data Scientist

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Conference and training budget

Performance-based bonuses

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an analytical AI Data Scientist to join a fully remote team. You will leverage statistics and ML to extract insights from complex datasets, build predictive models, and drive data-informed decisions across the organization.

You will collaborate with engineers and product managers, translate data findings into value, and work with cutting-edge AI technologies and large-scale data in a flexible, remote environment.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related quantitative field.
• 3+ years of data science or machine learning experience.
• Proficiency in Python or R and data science libraries like Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn.
• Strong understanding of statistical modeling and data mining techniques.
• Experience with SQL and large datasets; ability to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends and insights.
• Develop, train, and evaluate ML models for predictive analytics.
• Design experiments to test hypotheses and measure impact of AI solutions.
• Collaborate with AI engineers to deploy models to production.
• Communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay updated with advances in data science and AI.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Independent worker

Education

Master's or PhD in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related quantitative field

Tools

Python

R

Pandas

NumPy

Scikit-learn

SQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and innovative AI Data Scientist to join their fully remote team. In this role, you will leverage advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to extract insights from complex datasets, build predictive models, and drive data-informed decisions across the organization. You will work on challenging problems that span various business domains, collaborating with engineers and product managers to translate data findings into tangible value. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technologies and large datasets in a flexible, remote environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.
• Develop, train, and evaluate machine learning models for predictive and prescriptive analytics.
• Design and implement experiments to test hypotheses and measure the impact of AI solutions.
• Collaborate with AI engineers to deploy models into production environments.
• Communicate findings and recommendations effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay current with advancements in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• 3+ years of experience in data science or machine learning roles.
• Proficiency in Python or R, and experience with data science libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn).
• Strong understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and data mining techniques.
• Experience with SQL and working with large datasets.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible working hours and remote work opportunities.
• Generous budget for conferences, training, and professional development.
• A collaborative and intellectually stimulating remote work environment.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and impactful AI projects.