Senior Data Scientist / Algorithm Developer (Cape Town)

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,300,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytics agency in Cape Town is looking for a Data Scientist / Algorithm Developer to design algorithms and collaborate with sports scientists. The ideal candidate has a BEng/BSc in a relevant field and experience with signal processing and ML models. The role offers a flexible work model with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field is mandatory.
• Experience with signal processing and performance metrics is essential.
• Solid understanding of predictive ML models is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate signal processing algorithms.
• Develop and document data science architecture.
• Build algorithms independently under senior guidance.
• Collaborate with sports scientists for data gathering.
• Create predictive ML models for team strategy insights.

Skills

Signal processing knowledge

Machine Learning models familiarity

Python

Matlab

Education

BEng / BSc in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Octave

R

Job description

Overview

Data Scientist / Algorithm Developer

Location & Salary

• Location: Cape Town
• Work Model: Flexible / Hybrid
• Salary Range: R1.3 mil - R1.4 mil PA

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate signal processing algorithms
• Develop and document data science architecture
• Independently build algorithms under senior guidance
• Collaborate with sports scientists to gather quality sensor data
• Create predictive ML models for team strategy insights

Required Skills & Experience

• BEng / BSc in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics
• Knowledge of signal processing (e.g. filtering, time-frequency transforms)
• Understanding of performance metrics (e.g. ROC curves)
• Familiarity with ML models: regression, decision trees, SVMs, neural networks
• Experience with tools like Python, MATLAB, Octave, or R

Personal Traits

• Technically curious with strong time management
• Hands-on and detail-oriented
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong interest in sports trends and analytics

Reporting Line

• Reports to: Chief Product Officer
• Works with: Project Manager, Mechanical Engineers, Embedded SW team