Remote Senior AI Data Scientist

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Remote health benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development budget

Flexible work hours

Work from anywhere

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior AI Data Scientist to join a distributed team in a fully remote role. You will lead complex ML projects and translate data insights into business value.

The ideal candidate has a Master's or PhD in a quantitative field with 6+ years in data science, strong Python or R skills, and experience with Pandas, NumPy, and ML frameworks. Mentoring juniors and collaborating with engineering to deploy models are key expectations.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience as a Data Scientist.
• Master's or PhD in a quantitative field.
• Expertise in ML, statistical modeling, and data mining.
• Proficiency in Python or R and ML libraries.
• Strong SQL and big data tech such as Spark or Hadoop.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of advanced ML models.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends and insights.
• Develop and validate predictive models for forecasting and segmentation.
• Mentor junior data scientists and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering to deploy models into production and monitor performance.

Skills

Python

R

Pandas

NumPy

Scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

SQL

Spark

Hadoop

Statistical Modeling

Machine Learning

Education

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Spark

Hadoop

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced and visionary Senior AI Data Scientist to join their distributed team. This fully remote role is perfect for an individual passionate about leveraging vast datasets to uncover insights and build predictive models that drive business value. You will lead complex data science projects, mentor junior team members, and collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to translate data-driven findings into actionable strategies. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AI initiatives from anywhere in the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced machine learning models and algorithms.
• Extract, clean, and analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
• Develop and validate predictive models for various business applications, such as forecasting, customer segmentation, and risk assessment.
• Communicate complex findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Mentor and guide junior data scientists, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy models into production and monitor their performance.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• 6+ years of professional experience as a Data Scientist, with a focus on AI/ML.
• Expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and data mining techniques.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and libraries like Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
• Strong SQL skills and experience with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop).
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a passion for uncovering data-driven insights.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive remote health benefits and retirement plan options.
• Generous professional development budget for training and conferences.
• Flexible work hours and the ability to work from anywhere.
• Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies in the AI/Data Science field.