Senior Data Scientist - AI & ML Focus - Remote

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Equity potential

Remote work

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is actively seeking a Senior Data Scientist with a strong AI/ML focus to drive data-driven decisions from a remote home base. You will build and deploy advanced models, perform deep statistical analyses, and partner with product and engineering teams to productionize AI solutions.

With 7+ years of data science experience and expertise in Python/R and SQL, you will mentor peers and shape best practices while enjoying a flexible, globally distributed team and generous professional

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• 7+ years of professional experience in data science with a significant AI/ML focus.
• Proficiency in Python or R and libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow.
• Strong SQL experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy sophisticated ML models to address business problems in areas like customer behavior, risk assessment, and operational optimization.
• Perform advanced statistical analysis, data mining, and exploratory data analysis to uncover trends and patterns.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to implement data-driven solutions and integrate models into production systems.
• Communicate complex findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to the establishment of best practices in data science and AI.

Skills

Data science expertise

AI/ML focus

Python

R

SQL

Statistical analysis

Education

Master's or PhD in Statistics/CS/Math

Tools

Pandas

NumPy

Scikit-learn

TensorFlow

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and experienced Senior Data Scientist with a strong focus on AI and Machine Learning for a fully remote position. This role is pivotal in deriving actionable insights from complex datasets, building predictive models, and driving data-informed decision-making across the organization. You will work on challenging projects that leverage advanced statistical techniques and machine learning algorithms to solve critical business challenges. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to make a significant impact from the comfort of their home office, contributing to the strategic direction of the company's data initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy sophisticated machine learning models to address business problems in areas like customer behavior, risk assessment, and operational optimization.
• Perform advanced statistical analysis, data mining, and exploratory data analysis to uncover trends and patterns.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to implement data-driven solutions and integrate models into production systems.
• Communicate complex findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to the establishment of best practices in data science and AI.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• 7+ years of professional experience in data science, with a significant portion dedicated to AI and machine learning projects .
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and relevant libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow).
• Strong experience with SQL and working with large datasets.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a passion for leveraging data to drive business value.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with substantial annual bonuses and potential equity.
• Completely remote working arrangement , offering unparalleled work-life balance.
• Premium health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous professional development budget for courses, conferences, and further education.
• Opportunity to influence strategic decisions and work with a globally distributed, high-performing team, regardless of your location in Klerksdorp or elsewhere.