Remote Senior Data Scientist - Machine Learning

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Home office stipend

Professional development

Performance bonuses

Stock options

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Data Scientist specializing in machine learning to join their technology and analytics team. You will design, develop, and deploy ML models to solve complex business problems and extract actionable insights from large datasets.

The role emphasizes collaboration in a remote-first environment, strong communication, and mentoring junior data scientists. Proficiency in Python or R, ML libraries, and big data tools is essential, with opportunities to influence

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in CS, Stats, Math, or related quant field.
• 5+ years in data science with ML focus.
• Proven experience deploying ML models.
• Proficient in Python or R with libraries like scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Pandas.
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL and big data tech.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy ML models to address business challenges.
• Collect, clean, and pre-process large datasets.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify insights.
• Develop and deploy predictive models for forecasting, classification, regression, clustering.
• Evaluate models, tune hyperparameters, optimize performance.
• Collaborate with engineering to put models into production.
• Communicate findings to stakeholders via visuals and presentations.
• Stay abreast of data science advancements and AI trends.
• Contribute to data science best practices and methodologies.
• Mentor junior data scientists and share knowledge.

Skills

ML algorithms

Python

R

Big data

Statistical modeling

Data preprocessing

Communication skills

Remote work

Team mentoring

Education

Master's or PhD in quantitative field

Tools

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Pandas

SQL

NoSQL

Spark

Hadoop

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a cutting-edge technology and analytics firm, is seeking an experienced Remote Senior Data Scientist specializing in Machine Learning to join their world-class team. This is a fully remote position, offering you the flexibility to work from anywhere while contributing to impactful data-driven projects. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and deploying advanced machine learning models to solve complex business problems, extract actionable insights, and drive innovation. We are looking for a candidate with a strong statistical foundation, deep expertise in ML algorithms, and a proven track record of delivering successful data science solutions. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative, remote-first environment and possesses excellent communication skills to convey complex findings to diverse audiences. Your work will directly influence strategic decisions and product development. This role is a unique opportunity to leverage your skills in a challenging and rewarding field, working with large datasets and state-of-the-art tools. Join us in shaping the future through data and AI, from the convenience of your remote workspace.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement machine learning models and algorithms to address business challenges.
• Collect, clean, and pre-process large, complex datasets from various sources.
• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
• Develop and deploy predictive models for forecasting, classification, regression, and clustering.
• Evaluate model performance, tune hyperparameters, and optimize for accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate ML models into production systems.
• Communicate complex findings and recommendations to stakeholders through visualizations and presentations.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, and AI.
• Contribute to the development of data science best practices and methodologies.
• Mentor junior data scientists and share knowledge within the team.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in data science, with a strong focus on machine learning.
• Proven experience in developing and deploying machine learning models (e.g., regression, classification, clustering, deep learning).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and relevant libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Pandas).
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop).
• Strong understanding of statistical modeling and data mining techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment.

Benefits

This fully remote Senior Data Scientist position offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, and a generous home office stipend. We provide ample opportunities for professional development, including access to online courses, conferences, and research materials. Our client fosters an innovative and collaborative culture that values work-life balance and employee well-being. Performance-based bonuses and stock options are also part of the compensation package. Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of working remotely while contributing to groundbreaking projects in the field of data science and machine learning.