Remote ML Data Scientist - Predictive Modeling & Impact

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work opportunities

Health insurance

Professional development budget

Collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Data Scientist with a strong focus on machine learning to develop, implement, and deploy advanced predictive models that drive business decisions.

You will work with large, complex datasets, leverage cutting-edge ML techniques, and collaborate with a diverse team in a remote-friendly environment. The role offers opportunities to shape data-driven strategies and contribute to AI advancements.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience developing and deploying ML models in real-world settings.
• Proficiency in Python or R and ML libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
• Experience with big data technologies and cloud platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement ML models for classification, regression, clustering, and forecasting.
• Perform data cleaning, feature engineering, and EDA on large datasets.
• Evaluate models and iterate for improvements.
• Deploy models into production with scalable, reliable processes.
• Communicate insights clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay updated with ML and AI advancements.

Skills

Python

R

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Spark

Cloud platforms

Model deployment

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in a quantitative field

Master's degree in CS/Statistics/Math

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Data Scientist with a strong focus on machine learning to develop, implement, and deploy advanced predictive models that drive business decisions.

You will work with large, complex datasets, leverage cutting-edge ML techniques, and collaborate with a diverse team in a remote-friendly environment. The role offers opportunities to shape data-driven strategies and contribute to AI advancements.