Snr Applied Data Scientist

DT Projects SA; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Senior Applied Data Scientist in Stellenbosch to design and optimize algorithms across various applications. This role is geared for someone with deep problem-solving abilities and extensive experience in programming and applied science. You'll work collaboratively in a dynamic R&D environment, developing advanced solutions in machine vision and signal processing.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in programming, modelling, or applied science.
• Solid understanding of applied mathematics and signal analysis.
• Experience with machine learning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test algorithms in C/C++ for machine vision and signal processing.
• Use Python to train and refine ML models.
• Collaborate with engineers and researchers.

Skills

Problem Solving

Applied Mathematics

Signal Analysis

Machine Learning

Education

BSc, MSc or BEng in Engineering, Computer Science or related

Tools

C/C++

Python

Job description

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Are you a scientist at heart who loves turning messy data into elegant solutions?

We're looking for a Senior Applied Data Scientist to join a tight-knit R&D team in Stellenbosch. You’ll help design and optimise algorithms across signal analysis, radar sensing, and machine vision. From motion sensing radar to geometric sensor calibration and real-world ML applications - this role is made for someone who thrives on complex challenges and cutting-edge science. Bring your 7+ years of working experience in programming, modelling, or applied science.

Type: Permanent– Hybrid

Salary: Up to R90k pm (Depending on experience)

What you’ll work on:

• Develop and test algorithms in C/C++ for machine vision and signal processing
• Use Python to train and refine ML models
• Work with real-world data and maintain high-quality training sets
• Apply rigorous benchmarking and performance analysis to your work
• Collaborate with engineers and researchers to bring ideas to life
• C/C++ (for core algorithm development)
• Python (for machine learning training)
• Qt (bonus points if you’ve used it)
• Applied maths, signal theory, and a whole lot of logical thinking

You should bring:

• BSc, MSc or BEng in Engineering, Computer Science or related
• 7+ years of experience in programming, modelling, or applied science
• Deep problem-solving ability — you’re the one people call when it gets tricky
• Solid understanding of applied mathematics and signal analysis
• A working knowledge of machine learning (even better if you’ve built models from scratch)

Bonus if you have:

• Experience with radar systems (Doppler, FMCW, motion detection, etc.)
• A portfolio of experiments, prototypes, or models you’ve built or published
• That rare mix of curiosity, rigour, and practicality

The setup:

• Based in Stellenbosch (office-based with occasional travel)
• Willingness to occasionally put in extra hours during critical phases

This is a high-impact role where your work feeds directly into our products and R&D pipeline. No fluff. No filler. Just real science, real code, and real results.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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