Data Scientist - Machine Learning & AI

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Remote work

Health insurance

Home office allowance

Groundbreaking projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Data Scientist specializing in machine learning and AI to join a remote-first team. You will develop and deploy advanced analytical models driving strategic decisions and product innovation across global datasets.

Collaborate with product managers, software engineers, and other data scientists to translate business problems into data-driven solutions while staying current with AI research and industry best practices in a fully remote environment.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics or related quantitative field (≥ Master’s).
• 5+ years of professional experience in data science with ML/AI model development.
• Proficiency in Python or R and libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and big data tech (Spark, Hadoop).
• Ability to translate business problems into data science solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy ML models for predictive analytics, classification, and clustering.
• Develop deep learning architectures for NLP and computer vision.
• Clean and analyze large datasets to identify patterns and insights.
• Collaborate with software engineers to integrate models into production systems and APIs.
• Conduct A/B testing and statistical analysis to evaluate model performance and impact.
• Stay updated with AI research and apply insights to business challenges remotely.

Skills

Python

R

Machine Learning

Deep Learning

Statistical Analysis

Education

Master's or PhD in CS/Statistics/Math

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

Spark

Hadoop

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Data Scientist specializing in Machine Learning and AI to join their fully remote team. You will play a critical role in developing and implementing advanced analytical models that drive strategic business decisions and product innovation. This position offers the opportunity to work on challenging, high-impact projects from inception to deployment, leveraging vast datasets and cutting-edge technologies. You will collaborate with product managers, software engineers, and other data scientists to transform raw data into intelligent solutions and actionable insights. This role is perfect for a candidate who thrives in a flexible, remote-first environment and is passionate about pushing the boundaries of data science.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy sophisticated machine learning models for predictive analytics, classification, and clustering.
• Develop and implement deep learning architectures for complex problem-solving in areas such as natural language processing and computer vision.
• Clean, process, and analyze large, complex datasets from various sources to identify patterns and trends.
• Collaborate with software engineering teams to integrate models into production systems and APIs.
• Conduct A/B testing and statistical analysis to evaluate model performance and impact.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in AI, machine learning , and data science research, applying them to practical business challenges remotely.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in data science , with a strong emphasis on machine learning and AI model development.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and relevant libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop).
• Demonstrated ability to translate business problems into data science solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, vital for a remote working environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Flexible work schedule and fully remote working arrangements.
• Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects with a talented, distributed team.