Lead Data Scientist (Remote)

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 2.470.000 - 3.787.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Equity options

Global health, dental & vision

Retirement plan

Unlimited PTO

Remote work stipend

Professional development budget

Challenging AI projects

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Data Scientist for a fully remote role. The position guides data science initiatives, mentors a team of data scientists, and drives advanced ML models and analytics for e-commerce solutions.

You will translate business problems into data-driven strategies, collaborate with product and engineering, and stay at the forefront of AI techniques in a globally distributed team. Competitive compensation awaits.

Qualifikationen

• Ph.D. or Master’s in a quantitative field relevant to data science.
• 7+ years in data science or ML with leadership experience.
• Experience applying DS techniques to business problems, preferably e‑commerce.
• Proficient in Python or R and DS libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).

Aufgaben

• Lead and mentor a team of data scientists and oversee projects.
• Design, develop and deploy sophisticated ML models and analytics.
• Extract, clean and transform large datasets from various sources.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify trends and insights.
• Develop predictive models for forecasting, personalization and recommendations.
• Collaborate with product, engineering and stakeholders to define DS needs.
• Stay current with advances in DS and AI and share knowledge.
• Communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Python or R

ML modeling

Big data

Cloud platforms

Ausbildung

Ph.D. or Master’s in CS/Statistics/Math

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

Spark

Hadoop

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a pioneer in AI-driven solutions for the e-commerce industry, is seeking an exceptional Lead Data Scientist to join their fully remote team. This senior role is responsible for guiding the company's data science initiatives, mentoring a team of data scientists, and driving the development of advanced analytical models and machine learning algorithms. The Lead Data Scientist will play a crucial role in translating complex business problems into data-driven solutions, leveraging cutting-edge techniques to extract actionable insights and enhance product offerings. This position demands a deep technical expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and a passion for innovation within the field of data science and artificial intelligence. The role is fully remote, offering the flexibility to work from any location while collaborating with a globally distributed team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of data scientists, overseeing project execution and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Design, develop, and implement sophisticated machine learning models and analytical solutions.
• Extract, clean, and transform large, complex datasets from various sources.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights relevant to business objectives.
• Develop and deploy predictive models for forecasting, personalization, and recommendation engines.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and business stakeholders to define data science requirements and integrate solutions.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.
• Communicate complex findings and recommendations clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contribute to the development of the team's technical roadmap and best practices.
• Evaluate and implement new tools and technologies to enhance data science capabilities.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• 7+ years of experience in data science or machine learning roles, with at least 2 years in a leadership or mentoring capacity.
• Proven track record of successfully applying data science techniques to solve real-world business problems, preferably in e-commerce or related fields.
• Expertise in programming languages such as Python or R, and proficiency with data science libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Strong experience with SQL, NoSQL databases, and big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop).
• Deep understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and data mining techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to lead remote teams effectively.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Published research or contributions to the data science community are desirable.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and substantial bonus opportunities.
• Equity options in a rapidly growing AI-focused company.
• Comprehensive global health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous retirement savings plan.
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO).
• Remote work stipend and professional development budget.
• Opportunity to work on challenging AI problems with significant impact.
• A culture that fosters innovation, learning, and collaboration.