Remote Lead Data Scientist — AI/ML Strategy & Mentorship

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 1.000.000 - 2.000.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Stock options and retirement savings

Budget for professional development,

Fully remote with flexible hours

Opportunities to work on impactful AI/

Collaborative and supportive team

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 seeks a Lead Data Scientist for a fully remote role with a cutting-edge AI/ML solutions provider. You will guide development and deployment of advanced models, mentor a team, and drive data-driven decision-making across the organization.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in data science, a strong background in AI/ML, and expertise with Python/R, TensorFlow/PyTorch, and cloud platforms. Excellent leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• 7+ years in Data Science with emphasis on AI/ML model development and deployment.
• Proficiency in Python or R and ML libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
• Strong understanding of ML algorithms (supervised, unsupervised, deep learning) and experimental design.
• Experience with big data tech (Spark, Hadoop) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Ability to lead projects and mentor junior team members in a remote setting.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead end-to-end development and deployment of advanced AI/ML models.
• Design and execute data science projects with clear methodologies and objectives.
• Mentor and guide a team of data scientists, fostering innovation and collaboration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business needs into data solutions.
• Develop and maintain robust data pipelines ensuring data quality and accessibility.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Ausbildung

Master's or PhD in Computer Science/Statistics/Mathematics

Tools

Python

R

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

Spark

Hadoop

AWS

Azure

GCP

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 seeks a Lead Data Scientist for a fully remote role with a cutting-edge AI/ML solutions provider. You will guide development and deployment of advanced models, mentor a team, and drive data-driven decision-making across the organization.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in data science, a strong background in AI/ML, and expertise with Python/R, TensorFlow/PyTorch, and cloud platforms. Excellent leadership and communication skills are essential.