Senior ML Scientist — AI & Data Solutions Leader

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a Senior Data Scientist specialized in Machine Learning to join a global data analytics and AI solutions team. You will design advanced ML models, work with massive datasets, and collaborate with engineering to deploy solutions in production.

The role requires a strong theoretical and practical ML background, proficiency in Python or R, and experience with cloud platforms. You will mentor peers and contribute to innovative AI research in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of professional data science experience with a focus on ML.
• Expertise in ML algorithms including deep learning, reinforcement learning, supervised/unsupervised.
• Proficiency in Python or R and ML libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).
• Experience with big data (Spark, Hadoop) and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Strong statistical modeling and experimental design.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication of complex concepts.
• Experience in Agile development is a plus.
• Authorized to work in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement advanced ML models and algorithms.
• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy ML models into production environments.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines and infrastructure for machine learning workflows.
• Evaluate and benchmark the performance of ML models, iterating for improvement.
• Communicate complex findings and model behaviors to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay current with the latest research and advancements in ML/AI.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to the team's knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to the company's intellectual property through innovation and research.

Skills

Machine Learning

Python/R

Statistical modelling

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Computer Science/Statistics/Mathematics

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Scikit-learn

Spark

Hadoop

AWS/Azure/GCP

Job description

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a Senior Data Scientist specialized in Machine Learning to join a global data analytics and AI solutions team. You will design advanced ML models, work with massive datasets, and collaborate with engineering to deploy solutions in production.

The role requires a strong theoretical and practical ML background, proficiency in Python or R, and experience with cloud platforms. You will mentor peers and contribute to innovative AI research in a dynamic environment.