Senior AI Data Scientist - Remote & Impactful ML

Placements24

Klerksdorp

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Data Scientist with a specialization in Artificial Intelligence to join a fully remote team. You will develop advanced ML models, analyze large, complex datasets, and drive strategic decisions with AI-powered insights.

Collaboration with engineering and product teams to deploy models, mentor junior data scientists, and communicate findings through clear visualizations and reports to both technical and non-technical stakeholders in a flexible, remote-first

Qualifications

Master's or Ph.D. in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
5+ years of experience as a Data Scientist, with a strong focus on AI/ML applications.
Proficiency in Python or R and data manipulation libraries (Pandas, NumPy).
Expertise in ML frameworks (scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch) and statistical modeling.
Strong data visualization and communication skills, essential for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement sophisticated machine learning models and algorithms to address business challenges.
Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends and opportunities for AI-driven solutions.
Communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders through visualizations and reports.
Collaborate with engineering and product teams to deploy models into production environments.
Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to team data science best practices.