Mid/Senior - Data Scientist
YassirWinchester, England, United Kingdom • Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa • Dubai, United Arab Emirates • Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
Posted December 10, 2024
Full Time
About the Company
Yassir is a leading super app in the Maghreb region, offering on-demand services such as ride-hailing and last-mile delivery. The company, backed by over $200M in funding from international VCs, is expanding into France, Canada, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Yassir is now entering the financial sector to help users pay, save, and borrow digitally, aiming to drive the continent's digital economy while fostering social values through its marketplace.
Job Description
Yassir is seeking a Data Scientist to join their AI team, focusing on Dynamic Pricing and Trip Dispatching. The role involves analyzing and modelling data to optimize Machine Learning systems, requiring expertise in predictive modelling and software development. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to some of Yassir's most critical projects in the African tech sector.
Requirements
- Solid Mathematical / Statistical / Machine Learning and Software Development skills
- Comfortable in efficient, production quality Python and SQL coding
- Comfortable with key software engineering concepts
- Comfortable with key Statistical concepts
- Analytical thinking and problem solving skills
- Engineering mindset
- Excellent communication skills
- Positive attitude
- Internal drive
- Strong interpersonal skills