Remote Lead Data Scientist — ML Vision & Strategy

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 2,479,000 - 4,132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Stock options and performance bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a visionary Lead Data Scientist to spearhead machine learning initiatives from a fully remote capacity. You will architect and deploy advanced predictive models, build scalable data pipelines, and mentor a high-performing data team to drive business strategy and product innovation.

You will collaborate with engineering, product, and business units, stay at the forefront of state-of-the-art algorithms, and translate complex analytics into actionable insights for non-technical

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• 7+ years of professional experience in data science with a significant focus on machine learning and AI.
• Proven experience leading data science projects and teams.
• Expertise in programming languages such as Python or R, and proficiency with ML libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
• Strong understanding of data warehousing, big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to translate business needs into data science solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced machine learning models for predictive analytics and data mining.
• Architect and oversee the implementation of data pipelines, ensuring data quality, integrity, and scalability.
• Mentor and manage a team of data scientists and analysts, fostering technical growth and project success.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across engineering, product, and business units to identify opportunities for data science application.
• Research and implement state-of-the-art algorithms and techniques to solve challenging business problems.
• Communicate complex analytical findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Data science

Python

Communication

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

Spark

Hadoop

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Placements24 seeks a visionary Lead Data Scientist to spearhead machine learning initiatives from a fully remote capacity. You will architect and deploy advanced predictive models, build scalable data pipelines, and mentor a high-performing data team to drive business strategy and product innovation.

You will collaborate with engineering, product, and business units, stay at the forefront of state-of-the-art algorithms, and translate complex analytics into actionable insights for non-technical