Job Description

Data Scientist - Machine Learning and AI - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
Talabat is seeking a Data Scientist to join its algorithms team in Dubai. The role focuses on improving decision-making across products and business operations by designing and implementing machine learning and generative AI systems. You will own the data lifecycle in a defined domain, collaborate with product and business leaders, and contribute to advancing the platform through data-driven innovation.
Job Details
Location: UAE
Location: Dubai
Industry: Information Technology (IT)
Function: Data Science
Salary: 25000-30000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Core Duties

• Solve business problems by designing and deploying machine learning and AI models.
• Implement production-ready generative AI systems to support data enrichment and automation.
• Own the full data value chain including logging, modeling, analysis, reporting, and experimentation.
• Collaborate with product and business teams to identify opportunities for data-driven improvements.
• Deliver insights and recommendations through analysis, automated reporting, and KPI design.
• Design and analyze experiments (A/B and multivariate testing).
• Develop data models to measure and interpret performance drivers.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to internal training and knowledge-sharing.
• Support continuous improvement of tools, workflows, and data practices.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields (postgraduate degree preferred).
• 4+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, and generative AI.
• Hands-on expertise with ML/AI frameworks such as Scikit-learn, XGBoost, LightGBM, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face.
• Strong SQL and Python or R for reproducible analysis.
• Experience with NLP, LLMs, and smart automation is an advantage.
• Familiarity with data modeling, pipeline development, and tools such as Airflow, BigQuery, and Google Cloud.
• Strong understanding of statistical methods, experiment design, and product data analysis.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Growth mindset with ownership and accountability.

Why Join Us

• Work with the region's leading Q-commerce and food delivery platform.
• Engage in high-impact AI and machine learning projects.
• Collaborate with a diverse team of data scientists, engineers, and product experts.
• Competitive salary and opportunities for growth in a fast-moving digital environment.

About the Company
Talabat, founded in 2004, is the leading on-demand delivery platform across the Middle East, serving millions of customers in eight countries. With a workforce of over 6,000 employees, the company leverages technology to optimize operations, enhance customer experiences, and support local businesses. Talabat is committed to building a high-performance culture, fostering innovation, and delivering convenience and value to its users every day.
Job Title Data Scientist - Machine Learning and AI - Dubai, UAE
Data Scientist - Machine Learning and AI - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
Talabat is seeking a Data Scientist to join its algorithms team in Dubai. The role focuses on improving decision-making across products and business operations by designing and implementing machine learning and generative AI systems. You will own the data lifecycle in a defined domain, collaborate with product and business leaders, and contribute to advancing the platform through data-driven innovation.
Job Details
Location: UAE
Location: Dubai
Industry: Information Technology (IT)
Function: Data Science
Salary: 25000-30000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Core Duties

• Solve business problems by designing and deploying machine learning and AI models.
• Implement production-ready generative AI systems to support data enrichment and automation.
• Own the full data value chain including logging, modeling, analysis, reporting, and experimentation.
• Collaborate with product and business teams to identify opportunities for data-driven improvements.
• Deliver insights and recommendations through analysis, automated reporting, and KPI design.
• Design and analyze experiments (A/B and multivariate testing).
• Develop data models to measure and interpret performance drivers.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to internal training and knowledge-sharing.
• Support continuous improvement of tools, workflows, and data practices.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields (postgraduate degree preferred).
• 4+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, and generative AI.
• Hands-on expertise with ML/AI frameworks such as Scikit-learn, XGBoost, LightGBM, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face.
• Strong SQL and Python or R for reproducible analysis.
• Experience with NLP, LLMs, and smart automation is an advantage.
• Familiarity with data modeling, pipeline development, and tools such as Airflow, BigQuery, and Google Cloud.
• Strong understanding of statistical methods, experiment design, and product data analysis.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Growth mindset with ownership and accountability.

Why Join Us

• Work with the region's leading Q-commerce and food delivery platform.
• Engage in high-impact AI and machine learning projects.
• Collaborate with a diverse team of data scientists, engineers, and product experts.
• Competitive salary and opportunities for growth in a fast-moving digital environment.

About the Company
Talabat, founded in 2004, is the leading on-demand delivery platform across the Middle East, serving millions of customers in eight countries. With a workforce of over 6,000 employees, the company leverages technology to optimize operations, enhance customer experiences, and support local businesses. Talabat is committed to building a high-performance culture, fostering innovation, and delivering convenience and value to its users every day.
Post Details
Job Start Date
Salary from 25000.00
Salary to 30000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -
Location City Dubai
Desired Candidate's Profile
Gender No Preference
Nationality
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