Senior Data Scientist II (On-site)

Dubai, DubaiFull-time8 days ago
Data & Analytics

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Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist II to join our team in Dubai, UAE. This role requires a strong background in data mining, predictive modeling, and machine learning. You will work on hyper-personalization use cases across various sectors, including Food, Quik, and Shops. Your expertise will help design systems that learn user intent and preferences in real-time.

Responsibilities

  • Own hyper-personalization use cases across Food, Quik, and Shops.
  • Design systems that learn user intent and preferences in real-time.
  • Evaluate and build knowledge graph pipelines for candidate generation and ranking.
  • Design transformer-based architectures for recommendation systems.
  • Push toward online/streaming learning systems that adapt to user behavior.
  • Identify shared personalization signals across verticals.
  • Drive exploratory analysis to understand user behavior and build behavioral models.
  • Implement scalable machine learning algorithms for large-scale data.
  • Run exploratory data analysis to discover growth areas.
  • Define and track key metrics for personalization initiatives.
  • Design and run A/B tests, analyze results, and communicate findings.

Requirements

  • 6-8 years of experience in data mining and machine learning.
  • Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline.
  • Solid experience with deep learning and transformer architectures.
  • 2-4 years of industry experience in personalization or recommendation.
  • Proficiency in Python and SQL.
  • Experience with Big Data technologies like Spark and Hadoop.
  • Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau and Qlik.
  • Understanding of knowledge graphs and graph neural networks.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance and professional development opportunities. Join us to work on innovative projects that impact user experience across various sectors. For more information on our company culture, visit our About Us page. Explore our job openings for more opportunities.

We provide visa sponsorship for qualified candidates. Proficiency in Arabic is a plus but not required.

Requirements

  • 6-8 years of experience in data mining and machine learning.
  • Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline.
  • Solid experience with deep learning and transformer architectures.
  • 2-4 years of industry experience in personalization or recommendation.
  • Proficiency in Python and SQL.
  • Experience with Big Data technologies like Spark and Hadoop.
  • Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau and Qlik.
  • Understanding of knowledge graphs and graph neural networks.

Responsibilities

  • Own hyper-personalization use cases across Food, Quik, and Shops.
  • Design systems that learn user intent and preferences in real-time.
  • Evaluate and build knowledge graph pipelines for candidate generation and ranking.
  • Design transformer-based architectures for recommendation systems.
  • Push toward online/streaming learning systems that adapt to user behavior.
  • Identify shared personalization signals across verticals.
  • Drive exploratory analysis to understand user behavior and build behavioral models.
  • Implement scalable machine learning algorithms for large-scale data.
  • Run exploratory data analysis to discover growth areas.
  • Define and track key metrics for personalization initiatives.
  • Design and run A/B tests, analyze results, and communicate findings.

Statutory benefits (UAE)

  • Wage Protection System (WPS)

    Current-month wages must be paid via WPS no later than the 1st of the following Gregorian month. Establishments must transfer ≥85% of total wages by the deadline (Ministerial Resolution 340/2026).

  • End-of-Service Gratuity (EOSB)

    21 days of basic salary per year for the first 5 years; 30 days per year thereafter. Allowances are excluded from the calculation.

  • Annual leave

    Minimum 30 calendar days per year after the first year of service (2 days per month between 6 and 12 months).

  • Sick leave

    Up to 90 days per year on a structured paid/unpaid schedule once probation completes.

  • Health insurance

    Mandatory employer-provided coverage in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

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Where is this role based?

Based in Dubai, Dubai.

How do I apply?

Apply via the employer's career site (link on this page).

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