Senior Data Scientist - AI Focus

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment

Flexible hours

Health insurance

Professional development budget

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Data Scientist with a strong AI focus to join its fully remote team. You will develop and deploy sophisticated AI models that uncover insights from large datasets and drive strategic decisions across the organization.

Working independently and with a distributed team, you will leverage machine learning, deep learning, and statistical modeling to solve real business problems, communicate results to non-technical audiences, and stay at the forefront of AI

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in data science or related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of experience in data science with AI/ML focus.
• Proficiency in Python or R with ML libraries (Pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn).
• Experience with Spark and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, train, and deploy AI/ML models to solve business problems.
• Perform EDA, feature engineering, and model evaluation for accuracy.
• Collaborate with stakeholders remotely to translate needs into solutions.
• Communicate findings clearly via visualizations and reports.
• Stay updated on AI advances and propose innovative approaches.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Python

R

Pandas

NumPy

Scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Spark

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Scientist with a strong focus on Artificial Intelligence to join their fully remote team. This position is pivotal in developing and implementing sophisticated AI models that extract valuable insights from large datasets, driving strategic decisions across the organization. You will work independently but collaboratively with a distributed team of experts, contributing to groundbreaking projects that leverage machine learning, deep learning, and statistical modeling. This is a unique opportunity for a motivated professional to shape AI-driven solutions from anywhere, with a commitment to remote-first culture and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, train, and deploy advanced machine learning and deep learning models to solve complex business problems.
• Perform exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, and model evaluation to ensure accuracy and performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders remotely to understand their needs and translate them into data science solutions.
• Communicate complex findings and model results clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences through visualizations and reports.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in AI and data science, and propose innovative approaches.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of experience in data science, with a significant portion dedicated to AI/ML applications.
• Proficiency in Python or R, and experience with libraries like Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Spark) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for AI innovation.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous budget for professional development, conferences, and online courses.
• Opportunity to work on impactful, cutting-edge AI projects from the comfort of your home.