Role summary
The expert data scientist is responsible for developing advanced AI and machine learning models, performing complex data analysis, designing end-to-end AI solutions, and supporting technical teams in delivering data-driven initiatives. The role requires strong technical expertise, analytical depth, and the ability to translate data into impactful solutions.
Key responsibilities
1. Data analysis & modeling
• Collect, clean, transform, and analyze data from different sources.
• Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) to identify trends and patterns.
• Design, develop, and validate machine learning and AI models.
• Select appropriate algorithms and techniques for each use case.
• Evaluate model performance using industry-standard metrics (accuracy, precision, recall, F1, AUC).
• Optimize and fine-tune models to enhance performance.
2. Solution implementation
• Deploy machine learning models into production environments.
• Collaborate with data engineers and MLOps engineers on pipelines and deployment workflows.
• Build scalable data pipelines for processing large datasets.
• Monitor and update deployed models to ensure continuous performance.
3. Technical project support
• Provide expert consultation on AI solutions and model design.
• Identify required data sources and support the data acquisition process.
• Participate in technical discussions with clients and internal teams.
• Support user acceptance testing (UAT) from a technical perspective.
4. Documentation & reporting
• Document modeling processes, methodologies, and analytical results.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Maintain proper documentation for model design and deployment.
Requirements
Language requirement: Fluent Arabic (mandatory)
Experience level: 5+ years in data science / AI / machine learning
Sector: AI projects, digital transformation, advanced analytics
Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, artificial intelligence, data science, statistics, or a related field
Preferred certifications: Machine learning / deep learning, data science certifications, AI & ML specializations
Required skills & expertise
• Deep knowledge of machine learning, deep learning, and data science methodologies.
• Strong proficiency in Python (essential).
• Experience with ML and data libraries:
• TensorFlow or PyTorch
• Scikit-learn
• Pandas, NumPy
• Hands-on experience with visualization tools:
• Power BI
• Tableau
• Understanding of MLOps concepts and data engineering fundamentals.
• Experience working with large datasets and implementing data mining techniques.
Preferred experience
• Previous experience in Saudi Arabia (public or private sector).
• Experience in AI projects involving vision, NLP, or sensor data.
• Familiarity with end-to-end AI development lifecycle.