Remote Senior Data Scientist - Machine Learning

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Home office stipend

Global health insurance

Paid time off

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Data Scientist specializing in Machine Learning to join a globally distributed team. You will design, implement, and deploy predictive models that address complex business challenges, uncover insights from large datasets, and drive product improvements.

You will work from anywhere, collaborating with product managers and engineers, staying current with ML research, and delivering production-ready solutions that scale across platforms.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in a quantitative field (CS, statistics, math) or related.
• 5+ years hands-on data science experience with production ML.
• Proficiency in Python or R and libraries like scikit-learn, TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Strong statistical modeling, experimental design and data mining knowledge.
• Experience with big data tech (Spark, Hadoop) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills to present findings to technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy advanced ML models for business needs.
• Prepare large, complex datasets for model training and evaluation.
• Evaluate models using rigorous statistical methods and iterate improvements.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to productionize ML solutions.
• Conduct explorations to uncover trends and data-driven opportunities.
• Stay updated with latest ML research and methods.

Skills

Data science experience

Python

R

Statistical modeling

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in CS/Statistics/Math or related

Tools

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Spark

Hadoop

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a talented Remote Senior Data Scientist specializing in Machine Learning to join their globally distributed team, operating remotely from anywhere. This role is central to driving innovation by developing and deploying sophisticated predictive models that solve complex business challenges and uncover hidden insights within vast datasets. You will work on challenging projects, from conceptualization to production, leveraging your expertise in advanced algorithms and statistical modeling to enhance product features, optimize operations, and inform strategic decision‑making. This is an unparalleled opportunity for an ambitious data scientist to make a significant impact on a global scale, contributing to a data‑centric culture that values rigorous analysis, continuous learning, and pioneering technological advancements from the comfort of their chosen location.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement advanced machine learning models and algorithms to address specific business needs, such as classification, regression, and clustering.


• Process, clean, and transform large, complex datasets from various sources to prepare them for model training.


• Evaluate model performance using rigorous statistical methods and iterate on models to improve accuracy and efficiency.


• Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to define project requirements and integrate ML solutions into production systems.


• Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for data‑driven improvements.


• Stay current with the latest research and advancements in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data science methodologies.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.


• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in data science, with a strong focus on developing and deploying machine learning models in production environments.


• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in data science, such as Python or R, and relevant libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).


• Solid understanding of statistical modeling, experimental design, and data mining techniques.


• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).


• Excellent problem‑solving abilities and strong communication skills for effectively presenting complex findings to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Benefits

• Highly competitive remote salary and performance-based incentives.


• Flexible remote work environment with home office stipends.


• Comprehensive global health, dental, and vision insurance.


• Generous paid time off and paid sick leave policies.


• Opportunities for continuous learning through online courses, conferences, and workshops.