Senior Data Scientist - AI/ML Specialist

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Conference budget

Professional development

Bonuses

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join a fully remote team. You will lead end-to-end ML projects, from exploration to deployment, and collaborate with engineers and product managers.

This remote-first role emphasizes independent work and clear communication of complex findings. The position offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, comprehensive health insurance, and a generous budget for conferences, courses, and professional development.

Qualifikationen

• PhD or Master's in a quantitative field.
• 5+ years in data science and ML.
• Proficiency in Python and ML libraries.
• Experience deploying models to production.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement advanced machine learning models and algorithms to solve business problems.
• Perform data mining, feature engineering, and exploratory data analysis on large, complex datasets.
• Design and conduct A/B tests and other experiments to validate model performance and business impact.
• Deploy machine learning models into production environments and monitor their performance.
• Collaborate with software engineers and product managers to integrate ML solutions into products and services.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in AI, ML, and data science.
• Communicate complex findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Build and maintain data pipelines for model training and inference.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to the team's technical growth.

Kenntnisse

Python

ML libraries

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Big data

Ausbildung

PhD or Master's

Tools

Spark

Hadoop

SQL

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client is a pioneering force in data analytics and artificial intelligence, and they are looking for a talented Senior Data Scientist with a specialization in Machine Learning to join their fully remote team. This role is designed for an individual who is passionate about uncovering insights from complex datasets and building sophisticated AI models that drive business value. You will be responsible for the end-to-end machine learning lifecycle, from data exploration and feature engineering to model development, deployment, and monitoring. This remote-first position offers the flexibility to work from anywhere while collaborating with a world-class team of data professionals. You will tackle challenging problems, experiment with new algorithms, and contribute to groundbreaking projects that leverage the power of AI and ML to solve real-world issues. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a strong quantitative background and a proven ability to translate complex analytical findings into actionable recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced machine learning models and algorithms to solve business problems.
• Perform data mining, feature engineering, and exploratory data analysis on large, complex datasets.
• Design and conduct A/B tests and other experiments to validate model performance and business impact.
• Deploy machine learning models into production environments and monitor their performance.
• Collaborate with software engineers and product managers to integrate ML solutions into products and services.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in AI, ML, and data science.
• Communicate complex findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Build and maintain data pipelines for model training and inference.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to the team's technical growth.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in data science and machine learning.
• Strong proficiency in Python and relevant ML libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) and SQL.
• Demonstrated experience in deploying models to production environments.
• Solid understanding of statistical modeling, experimental design, and data mining techniques.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) for data science workloads.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote setting.

Benefits

Embrace the freedom and flexibility of a fully remote role with our client. We offer a highly competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, comprehensive health insurance, and a generous budget for conferences, courses, and professional development. Join a vibrant, globally distributed team focused on pushing the boundaries of AI and ML. This opportunity based out of Durban , allows you to contribute to impactful projects while maintaining an excellent work-life balance.