Senior Data Scientist - AI Product Development

Our client, a dynamic leader in the AI product space, is seeking an experienced Senior Data Scientist to join their innovative team. This is a fully remote role, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa. You will be at the forefront of developing new AI-powered features and products, applying advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to complex datasets.

This position requires a blend of strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of data science methodologies, and the ability to translate data insights into tangible product improvements. As a remote-first employee, you will collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and designers to bring cutting-edge AI solutions to life. You will have the opportunity to influence product strategy and drive significant impact through data-driven decision-making.

This role is perfect for a proactive individual eager to solve challenging problems.

• Design and implement machine learning models to solve product-related challenges.
• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines for model training and evaluation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product requirements and success metrics.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experiment with new algorithms and techniques to enhance product capabilities.
• Build and manage A/B tests to measure the impact of AI features.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to the team's knowledge sharing.
• Ensure the ethical and responsible use of data and AI models.

• Master's or Ph.D. in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience as a Data Scientist, with a focus on product development.
• Strong proficiency in Python or R, and experience with libraries like pandas, scikit-learn, and Tensor Flow/PyTorch.
• Experience with SQL and working with large datasets.
• Solid understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and experimental design.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote, collaborative environment.
• Excellent data visualization and communication skills.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to drive product innovation through data insights.

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Generous professional development budget.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible working hours.
• Opportunity to work on impactful AI products.
• Collaborative and inclusive company culture.
• Regular team virtual events and opportunities for connection.
• Stock options available.