Senior Data Scientist

1 day ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Algo Talent Full time US$155,000 - US$195,000 per year

Job Title:
Senior Data Scientist

Job Type:
Permanent, full-time

Salary:
$155,000 - $195,000 base + super

About the Role:

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

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 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 financial services and healthcare. 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.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to early-career data scientists within the team.
  • Establish and maintain strong MLOps practices to ensure performance, governance, and compliance.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to design and deliver innovative data solutions.

What we're looking for:

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior 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 have full working rights in Australia.

How to Apply

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

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