Data Scientist - Onsite (Riyadh) - Octopus - Immediate hire

Data Scientist - Onsite (Riyadh) - Octopus - Immediate hire

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About Octopus By RTG. Octopus by RTG is the tech hiring and outsourcing arm of Robusta Technology Group , dedicated to connecting exceptional tech talent with top-tier organizations across the MENA, GCC, Europe, the US, and Canada . We specialize in building strong, long-term partnerships between skilled professionals and innovative companies. Our mission is to empower growth, innovation, and excellence by matching the right talent with the right opportunities.

We are hiring a Data Scientist for one of our partner organizations in KSA on a 1-year contract , offering the opportunity to contribute to exciting projects within a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize AI / ML use cases that deliver measurable business value and ROI
• Develop, validate, and deploy machine learning models for fraud detection, claim risk prediction, customer segmentation, and pricing optimization
• Build and maintain end-to-end data pipelines including data preparation, feature engineering, and model deployment
• Implement advanced analytics techniques, including deep learning, NLP, and computer vision where applicable
• Collaborate with ML Engineers to productionize models using MLOps best practices and CI / CD pipelines
• Ensure compliance with Saudi regulations (PDPL, NDMO) for data usage, model development, and AI governance
• Implement model monitoring, drift detection, and automated retraining pipelines to maintain model performance
• Partner with business stakeholders to translate complex business problems into actionable data-driven solutions
• Conduct A / B testing and experimentation to measure model effectiveness and optimize outcomes
• Develop and deploy explainable AI (XAI) models ensuring transparency and regulatory compliance
• Prepare technical documentation, analytical reports, and executive dashboards on model outcomes and insights
• Lead knowledge transfer sessions and mentor junior data scientists and analysts to build internal capabilities
• Stay current with latest AI / ML research and evaluate new technologies and techniques for business applications
• Collaborate with the Data Engineering team to ensure high-quality, reliable data for ML models
• Support the development of enterprise ML platforms and reusable AI / ML components

Requirements

Main Requirements

Education

Experience & Skills

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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