Data Scientist

Job Role:

Quant, a pioneering Saudi enterprise, leads the charge in digital transformation by leveraging the vast array of data resources available in the fourth industrial revolution. We are deeply committed to delivering exceptional Data Science and AI SaaS products and solutions, with a specialized focus on the real estate sector through Suhail and the retail sector through Fruits360. Our talented dream team possesses unique expertise, enabling us to achieve a track record of marvels, from analyzing more than a trillion data records to serving hundreds of clients across more than 10 industries. Our strategic international and local partnerships alongside our expertise have positioned us as trailblazers in the global transition towards data-driven economies.

The core of Quant is Data Science, and hence it requires highly capable individuals that can deliver the level of quality our clients have grown accustomed to, and to have a mindset that's highly agile, critical and curious. The Data Scientist is required to collect, analyze and interpret large data sets in order to develop data-driven solutions, insights, and visualizations for difficult business challenges.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand their needs and challenges through their data in order to devise potential solutions.
2. Mine and analyze data from stakeholders databases in alignment with their requirements to conclude optimization recommendations.
3. Research and develop statistical learning models for data analysis.
4. Implement new statistical or other mathematical methodologies as needed for specific models or analysis.
5. Optimize joint development efforts through appropriate database use and project design.
6. Enhancing data collection procedures to include information that is relevant for building analytic systems.
7. Creating automated anomaly detection systems and constant tracking of its performance.
8. Documenting reports and developing presentations that include the project deliverables, findings and recommendations with key decision makers.
9. Extending company's data with third party sources of information when needed.
10. Staying up-to-date with the latest technology trends.

Requirements

Academic Prerequisites:

Bachelors and/or Master's degree in Statistics, Mathematics or another quantitative field and/or Computer Science.

Skills Required:

1. Proficiency in Python.
2. Proficiency in data science frameworks such as scikit-learn, ts-learn, scipy, tensorflow, pytorch, etc.
3. Has sensible statistical knowledge.
4. Experience in data visualization.
5. Experience in analytics.
6. Good grasp of data engineering concepts and tools.
7. Experience in geospatial data and analytics.
8. Experience in time series analytics.
9. Experience in unsupervised machine learning.
10. Experience in transactional databases.
11. Experience in modelling.
12. Experience in data engineering tasks.

Benefits

Company Sponsored Incentives:

The Data Scientist could be eligible to be considered for numerous incentive mechanisms, including the Career Development Plan, Profit Incentive Plan, Milestone Incentive Plan, and Commission Plan.

Medical Insurance Plan:

The Company provides a medical insurance plan as per Company policy.

Leaves & Holidays Policy:

As per Saudi Labor laws, including Annual Leave, Holidays, Compassionate Leave, and Sick Leave.

Employee Allowances:

Eligible for multiple Company-sponsored benefits and allowances, including Housing, Transportation, and Communication Allowances.