Data Scientist (AI & ML) (Job Code: DSAM2026842)

📍 Location: Dubai, UAE | 📈 Career Level: Mid-Senior | 💻 Work Mode: Hybrid | 🏢 Industry: Quick Commerce

About the Role

As a Data Scientist specializing in AI & ML, you will be the engine behind the predictive intelligence that powers our instant-delivery ecosystem. You will move beyond basic analytics to architect and deploy sophisticated machine learning models that solve high-stakes challenges, from hyper-accurate demand forecasting to real-time dynamic pricing. Your work will directly optimize the intersection of consumer behavior and logistical efficiency, ensuring our platform anticipates user needs before they arise. This is a role for a technical visionary who thrives on high-velocity data and seeks to implement production-grade AI solutions that define the future of Quick Commerce in the GCC.

Responsibilities

• Predictive Model Engineering: Design, develop, and deploy advanced ML models for demand sensing, inventory optimization, and churn prediction within a high-throughput environment.
• Algorithmic Innovation: Architect and refine real-time recommendation engines and personalized ranking systems to enhance user discovery and conversion rates.
• Optimization Frameworks: Develop sophisticated algorithms for last-mile route optimization and automated dispatching to reduce delivery latency and operational overhead.
• A/B Testing & Causal Inference: Lead the design and execution of rigorous experimental frameworks to validate the impact of algorithmic changes on core business KPIs.
• Scalable AI Deployment: Collaborate with MLOps and Data Engineering teams to build robust pipelines for model training, monitoring, and seamless production deployment.

Qualifications

• Proven Track Record: Minimum 3+ years of professional experience as a Data Scientist or ML Engineer, with a verifiable portfolio of deploying production-grade models in a SaaS, Fintech, or E-commerce setting.
• Advanced Quantitative Foundation: Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field, demonstrating a deep theoretical and practical understanding of AI.
• Language Proficiency:
  • English: Professional fluency is mandatory.
  • Arabic: Proficiency is a significant advantage.
  • Additional Languages: Proficiency in Hindi, Filipino, or Bangla is highly regarded for regional data contextualization.
• Role-Specific Skillset:
  • Mastery of Python/R and ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or XGBoost.
  • Expertise in SQL and big data technologies (e.g., Spark, BigQuery, or Snowflake).
  • Advanced knowledge of Deep Learning, NLP, and Reinforcement Learning.
  • Proficiency in Cloud AI Infrastructure (AWS SageMaker, GCP AI Platform, or Azure ML).
  • Strategic Statistical Modeling & Hypothesis Testing.

Compensation and Benefit Package

• ✨ Standard Salary: Highly competitive salary reflective of technical expertise.
• 🌍 GCC Benefit Package: Comprehensive medical insurance and regional employee benefits.
• 💰 Financial Advantage: 0% Personal Income Tax environment in the UAE.
• ✈️ Relocation Support: End-to-end relocation and visa assistance provided by Citizen EOR for a frictionless move to Dubai.

About Citizen

Citizen EOR is a leading HR Technology firm specializing in Employer of Record services across the Middle East. We facilitate global expansion through our proprietary Employee Contractor Framework, a specialized model that offers the flexibility of contracting with the legal security and benefits of traditional employment. By joining us, you are joining a tech-forward organization dedicated to building the infrastructure for the GCC’s digital economy.

Ready to Lead?

📨 Email your CV to: jobs@citizeneor.com 📌 Mandatory: Please mention the Job Title (Data Scientist (AI & ML)) and Job Code (DSAM2026842) in your email subject line.