Staff Data Scientist

1 day ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Algo Talent Full time $185,000 - $220,000 per year

Job Title:
Staff Data Scientist

Location:
Sydney, Australia (Hybrid)

Job Type:
Permanent, full-time

Salary:
$185,000 - $220,000 + super

About the Role:

Our client, a fast-growing AI business, is now scaling and seeking Staff Data Scientists to meet the recent increase in client demand across a wide range of industries including healthcare, banking & insurance.

This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of solving real client problems with start-of-the-art products and practices. The role requires the ability to partner with our clients, coupled with a strong technical background in machine learning, statistical modelling and analytical skills.

What you'll do:

You'll be working in an agile environment with multi-disciplinary teams with industries from including healthcare, banking & insurance. Your key responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

  • Build and deploy advanced machine learning models that drive real-world impact for clients.
  • Develop and fine-tune NLP models using supervised learning (LSTM, CNN, Transformers) and topic modelling to extract meaningful insights and improve language understanding.
  • Build intelligent AI solutions leveraging LLMs and modern frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, RAG pipelines, and multi-agent systems to deliver scalable, real-world impact.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to design and deliver innovative data solutions.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to early-career data scientists within the team.
  • Establish and maintain strong MLOps practices to ensure performance, governance, and compliance.
  • Play a key role in shaping long-term data and AI strategies, including responsible and ethical use of technology.

What we're looking for:

Our client is seeking an experienced Staff Data Scientist with significant experience in a similar role. Ideally you should have:

  • At least 4 years of experience and relevant university qualifications in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics or Computer Science related fields. A Master's or PhD in this field will be advantageous.
  • At least 2 years experience with Python programming, advanced SQL and Natural Language Processing (NLP).
  • Demonstrated experience with working on data science projects with real-world examples.
  • Commercial experience with NLP techniques and GPT will be highly regarded.
  • A genuine interest in keeping up to date with generative AI research.
  • Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate with stakeholders across all levels.

What's in it for you?

This is a rare opportunity to join a work in a high-performing environment on real-world generative AI projects, where your work will directly shape the future of business.

This role offers hybrid flexibility with a minimum of 2 days in the office. You must be based in Sydney and have full working rights in Australia.

How to Apply

Apply now if you're an experienced Staff Data Scientist looking to create world business impact.

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