Remote Lead Data Scientist: AI/ML Strategy & Impact

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to steer the company's AI and ML initiatives on a fully remote basis. You will guide a team of data scientists, shape the strategy, and oversee model development from concept to production.

The role requires a Ph.D. or Master's in a quantitative field, 7+ years in data science with 3+ in leadership, deep knowledge of Python/R, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and cloud platforms. You will collaborate across product and engineering and ensure robust ML pipelines.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master's in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related quantitative field.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in data science and ML, with at least 3 years in a lead or senior role.
• Proven track record of leading AI/ML projects from conception to deployment.
• Expertise in Python or R and libraries like TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn.
• Strong understanding of ML algorithms and statistical modeling techniques.
• Experience with big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, fully remote environment.
• Experience with MLOps is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of data scientists and ML engineers.
• Define strategy and roadmap for AI/ML initiatives.
• Design, develop, and deploy advanced ML models for various applications.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to integrate ML models into production systems.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, and model evaluation.
• Stay current with AI/ML research and opportunities for innovation.
• Communicate complex findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Oversee data governance and ethical considerations in AI/ML development.
• Contribute to robust data pipelines and MLOps infrastructure.

Skills

Python

R

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

Spark

Hadoop

AWS

Leadership

Communication

NLP

Deep learning

Reinforcement learning

Education

Ph.D. in CS/Statistics/Math

Master's degree in a quantitative field

Tools

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

MLflow

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to steer the company's AI and ML initiatives on a fully remote basis. You will guide a team of data scientists, shape the strategy, and oversee model development from concept to production.

The role requires a Ph.D. or Master's in a quantitative field, 7+ years in data science with 3+ in leadership, deep knowledge of Python/R, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and cloud platforms. You will collaborate across product and engineering and ensure robust ML pipelines.