Delivery Hero
Q-commerce
StaffDataScientist(AI&ML)
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“Staff Data Scientist (AI & ML) at Delivery Hero. Skills: machine learning, generative AI, deep learning, recommendation systems, pattern recognition, data mining, artificial intelligence, Scikit-learn, XGBoost, LightGBM, CatBoost, SVMs, Keras, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face Transformers, LLM fine-tuning, SQL, Python, R. Leveraging ambiguous business problems as opportunities to drive objective criteria using data. Solving complex business problems using the simplest, most appropriate algorith”
What You'll Achieve.
improve the quality of the decisions made across product and business via relevant, reliable, and actionable data; deliver business value; enhance user experiences and business operations; measure performance and comprehend performance drivers; support data-driven decision-making
Industry & Context.
A good problem solver with a ‘figure it out’ growth mindset; Solving complex business problems using the simplest, most appropriate algorithms to deliver business value
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7+ years of experience working in data science, machine learning, and Gen AI, Experience in machine learning, generative AI, deep learning, recommendation systems, pattern recognition, data mining, and artificial intelligence, Deep knowledge and experience in ML and GenAI frameworks (e. g. Scikit-learn, XGBoost, LightGBM, CatBoost, SVMs, Keras, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face Transformers, LLM fine-tuning), Excellent SQL, Competence with reproducible data analysis using Python or R, Familiarity with data modeling and dimensional design, command over the entire data lifecycle, including problem formulation, data auditing, rigorous analysis, interpretation, recommendations, and presentation, Familiarity with different types of analysis, including descriptive, exploratory, inferential, causal, and predictive analysis, Deep understanding of various experiment design and analysis workflows and the corresponding statistical techniques, Familiarity with product data (impressions, events, etc. ) and product health measurement (conversion, engagement, retention, etc. ), Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, technology, or similar fields
Nice to Have
A postgraduate degree is a plus but not required, Experience with LLMs and NLP-based solutions for data enrichment and smart automation is a plus, Familiarity with BigQuery and the Google Cloud Platform is a plus, Data engineering and data pipeline development experience (e. g. via Airflow) is a plus, Experience doing data science in an online consumer product setting is a plus
What You'll Do.
Leveraging ambiguous business problems as opportunities to drive objective criteria using data
Solving complex business problems using the simplest
most appropriate algorithms to deliver business value
Designing and implementing effective and impactful machine learning and generative AI systems in production
Developing a deep understanding of the product experiences and business processes that make up your area of focus
Developing a deep familiarity with the source data and its generating systems through documentation
interacting with the engineering teams
and systematic data profiling
Contributing heavily to the design and maintenance of the data models that allow us to measure performance and comprehend performance drivers for your area of focus
Working closely with product and business teams to identify important questions that can be answered effectively with data
Delivering well-formed
and actionable insights and recommendations to support data-driven decision-making through deep analysis and automated reports
and analyzing experiments (A and multivariate tests)
Supporting product and business managers with KPI design and goal setting
Mentoring other data scientists in their growth journeys
Contributing to improving our ways of working
and our internal training programs
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
work closely with the corresponding product and business managers; Working closely with product and business teams; interacting with the engineering teams
Communication Scope
An excellent communicator
Full Job Description
Since launching in Kuwait in 2004, talabat, the leading on-demand food and Q-commerce app for everyday deliveries, has been offering convenience and reliability to its customers. talabat’s local roots run deep, offering a real understanding of the needs of the communities we serve in eight countries across the region. We harness innovative technology and knowledge to simplify everyday life for our customers, optimize operations for our restaurants and local shops, and provide our riders with reliable earning opportunities daily. Here at talabat, we are building a high performance culture through engaged workforce and growing talent density. We're all about keeping it real and making a difference. Our 6,000+ strong talabaty are on an awesome mission to spread positive vibes. We are proud to be a multi great place to work award winner. As the leading delivery company in the region, we have a great responsibility and opportunity to impact the lives of millions of customers, restaurant partners, and riders. To realize our potential, we need to advance our platform to become much more intelligent in how it understands and serves our users. As a Staff AI Scientist on the global AI hub, your mission will be to improve the quality of the decisions made across product and business via relevant, reliable, and actionable data. You will own a particular domain across product and business and will work closely with the corresponding product and business managers as part of a talented team of data scientists and data engineers. You will own the entire data value chain, including logging, data modeling, analysis, reporting, and experimentation. Many of our initiatives will focus on leveraging Generative AI for tasks such as data enrichment, smart content understanding, and automated decision-making to enhance user experiences and business operations. Responsibilities * Leveraging ambiguous business problems as opportunities to drive objective criteria using data. * Solving complex
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