Data Scientist

We are seeking a Data Scientist with a keen interest in Natural Language Processing (NLP). In this role, you will assist in developing NLP models, applying problem-solving skills, and supporting the pretraining and fine-tuning of Large Language Models (LLMs). The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of data science, a desire to specialize in NLP and machine learning, and a passion for learning and developing real-world solutions.

Mozn is a rapidly growing technology firm revolutionizing the field of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The company aims to support and enhance the tech ecosystem in Saudi Arabia and the GCC region in alignment with Vision 2030. Mozn serves as a trusted AI technology partner for numerous government organizations, large corporations, and startups. This is an exciting time to work in AI, as we scale to provide AI-powered products and solutions on both local and global scales.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and implementation of NLP models and LLMs.
• Apply problem-solving skills to support the development of products and solutions, focusing on learning and growth.
• Support in pretraining and fine-tuning Large Language Models (LLMs), task solvers, and RAG.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement models, monitor outcomes, and iterate on solutions.
• Conduct data analysis and exploratory research to uncover patterns, trends, and insights that can improve model performance and drive business outcomes.
• Assist in the evaluation and selection of appropriate algorithms, techniques, and methodologies for solving specific NLP problems.
• Collaborate with senior data scientists and managers to document and communicate the results of model development and experiments effectively.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in NLP, LLMs, RAG, and related fields, actively seeking opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Arabic language (Native Arabic speaker) is a must; knowledge of Modern Standard Arabic grammar and morphology is a plus.
• 3+ years of experience as a Data Scientist specialized in NLP or a similar role.
• Solid understanding of machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), LLMs, and deep learning techniques.
• Deep expertise in Python's NLP libraries such as NLTK, SpaCy, and Hugging Face Transformers.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ML system design, with an emphasis on product development.
• Hands-on experience with deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Experience in R&D is desirable.
• Proficient in LLMs pre-training, fine-tuning, and building LLMs with demonstrable results.
• Experience with Advanced Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Information Retrieval, Embedders, and Re-rankers training and fine-tuning.
• Sense of data quality and data-centric approaches is a plus.
• Experience in model optimization, serving, and scalability is advantageous.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure is a plus.
• Must possess a sense of humility, excellence, and ownership.

Benefits:

• Join a high-growth company at the forefront of AI in the Middle East.
• Enjoy a high degree of responsibility and trust, enabling you to perform at your best.
• Competitive compensation, top-tier health insurance, and a supportive culture.
• Work in a fun and dynamic workplace with leading minds in AI.
• Embrace diversity and inclusion, empowered to be the best version of yourself.