About the Job:
talabat, the leading on-demand food and Q-commerce app in the region, is seeking a Data Scientist II specializing in Algorithms and Generative AI. Since its inception in Kuwait in 2004, talabat has been committed to providing convenience and reliability to its customers across eight countries. The company embraces a high-performance culture and is dedicated to being a great place to work for its over 6,000 employees.
Ready to apply for roles like this?
Unlock the company name and direct application link. Subscribers get instant access to fresh jobs across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh, many with visa support.
Unlock employer & apply directly
In this role, you will have the opportunity to improve decision-making across product and business by transforming data into relevant, reliable, and actionable insights. You will focus on leveraging Generative AI to enhance user experiences and optimize business operations. As a part of a talented team, you will manage the entire data value chain, including logging, data modeling, analysis, reporting, and experimentation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive objective criteria using data to tackle ambiguous business problems.
- Solve complex problems by implementing effective algorithms that deliver business value.
- Design and implement impactful machine learning and Generative AI systems in production.
- Develop a deep understanding of product experiences and business processes.
- Collaborate with product and business teams to derive insights and answer significant questions using data.
- Deliver actionable recommendations and support data-driven decision-making.
- Design, plan, and analyze experiments (A/B and multivariate tests).
- Mentor other data scientists and contribute to internal training programs.
Qualifications:
-
Technical Experience:
- 3+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, and Generative AI.
- Proficiency in machine learning and Generative AI frameworks (e.g., Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
- Excellent SQL skills and competence with reproducible data analysis using Python or R.
- Familiarity with data modeling, analysis types, and statistical techniques.
-
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, technology, or related field (postgraduate degree is a plus).
-
Soft Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- A growth mindset and a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Language Requirements: [Not specified in the job description]
This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced and innovative environment.
