Remote AI Data Scientist

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Remote work flexibility

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, South Africa, seeks a Remote AI Data Scientist to analyze complex datasets, build predictive models, and extract actionable insights in a fully remote environment.

The role entails collaborating with engineers and product managers to deploy models into production, using machine learning, statistics, and data visualization to drive business decisions.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience as a Data Scientist with a strong portfolio of ML projects.
• Proficiency in Python or R, and relevant libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumX, Scikit-learn).
• Experience with SQL and database technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and process large, complex datasets from various sources.
• Develop, train, and evaluate machine learning models for prediction, classification, and clustering.
• Perform statistical analysis and hypothesis testing to uncover trends and insights.
• Visualize data and model results to communicate findings effectively to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineers and product managers to deploy models into production environments.

Skills

Python or R

SQL

Data visualization

Statistical analysis

ML portfolio

Education

Master's degree in Data Science

Ph.D. in Data Science or related

Tools

Pandas

NumPy

Scikit-learn

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and innovative Remote AI Data Scientist to join their growing team. In this fully remote role, you will analyze complex datasets, develop predictive models, and extract actionable insights to drive business decisions. You will work on challenging problems across various domains, leveraging your expertise in machine learning, statistical analysis, and data visualization. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to impactful AI projects, collaborate with a talented team of data professionals, and advance your career in a flexible, remote-first setting from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and process large, complex datasets from various sources.
• Develop, train, and evaluate machine learning models for prediction, classification, and clustering.
• Perform statistical analysis and hypothesis testing to uncover trends and insights.
• Visualize data and model results to communicate findings effectively to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineers and product managers to deploy models into production environments.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience as a Data Scientist with a strong portfolio of ML projects.
• Proficiency in Python or R, and relevant libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumX, Scikit-learn).
• Experience with SQL and database technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent communication abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and remote work flexibility.
• Professional development opportunities, including conference attendance and training.
• A supportive and collaborative remote work culture.