As a Data Scientist at Careem, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be part of a team that\xe2\x80\x99s leading the next wave of disruption at a whole new scale. You will be developing descriptive and predictive models as well as running extensive data analysis on millions of transactions supported by a cutting edge data platform to unlock the big opportunities that simplify the lives of people through reliable transportation. Some of the problems the data science team works on are: Dynamic pricing optimization, Optimal dispatching, Fraud detection and prevention, ETA prediction, Location search optimization.
Responsibilities
Implement scalable machine learning and optimization algorithms that will be used in production on big data.
Embark on exploratory data analysis projects to achieve better understanding of phenomena as well as to discover untapped areas of growth and optimization.
Answer complex analytic questions from big data sets to help Careem shape its products and services in a better way.
Help define and track the appropriate key metrics for specific projects.
Design and run randomized controlled experiments, analyze the resulting data and communicate results with other teams.
You will always challenge the status quo and continually investigate new data processing technologies and seek to ensure that we follow the industry best practices.
Qualifications
7+ years experience in data mining, predictive modeling, time series analysis, machine learning, Big Data methodologies, transformation and cleaning of both structured and unstructured data.
Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in a quantitative discipline such as Physics, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering or Computer Science(Advanced degree preferred)
Strong problem solving and coding skills.
Fluency in English along with excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency and demonstrated experience in at least 2 of the following: Python, R, SQL, Spark, Hive.
Familiarity with machine learning frameworks (like Keras or PyTorch) and libraries (like scikit-learn)
Preferred
Experience in Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning.
What we\xe2\x80\x99ll provide you
In addition to a competitive long-term total compensation with salary and equity, we have a reward philosophy that expands beyond this. As a Careem colleague you will be able to:
Be part of a Remote-First organisation.
Work from any country in the world for 60 days a year.
Use Unlimited Vacation days throughout the year.
Access fitness reimbursements for health activities including: gym, health club and training classes.
Work and learn from great minds.
Create impact in a region with untapped potential.
Explore new opportunities to learn and grow every day.
Edarabia
Beware of fraud agents! do not pay money to get a job
MNCJobsGulf.com will not be responsible for any payment made to a third-party. All Terms of Use are applicable.