Data Scientist - Riyadh

About the role

We are seeking a Data Scientist with an interest in Natural Language Processing (NLP). In this role, you will assist in developing NLP models, apply problem solving skills, and support in pretraining and fine-tuning Large Language Models (LLMs). The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of data science, with a desire to specialise in NLP and machine learning, and a assion for learning and developing real-world solutions.

What you'll do

• Assist in the development and implementation of Natural Language Processing (NLP) models and LLMs.
• Apply problem-solving skills to assist in the development of products and solutions, with a focus on learning and growth.
• Support in pretraining and fine-tuning Large Language Models (LLMs), task solvers, and RAG.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement models, monitor outcomes, and iterate on solutions.
• Conduct data analysis and exploratory research to uncover patterns, trends, and insights that can improve model performance and drive business outcomes.
• Assist in the evaluation and selection of appropriate algorithms, techniques, and methodologies for solving specific NLP problems.
• Collaborate with senior data scientists and managers to document and communicate the results of model development and experiments effectively.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in NLP, LLMs, RAG, and related fields, actively seeking opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Arabic language (Native Arabic speaker) is a must. Knowledge of Modern Standard Arabic grammar and morphology is a plus
• 3+ years of experience as a Data Scientist specialized in NLP or similar role.
• Solid understanding of machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), large language models (LLMs), and deep learning techniques.
• Deep expertise in Python's NLP libraries such as NLTK, SpaCy, and Hugging Face Transformers.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ML system design with an emphasis on product development.
• Hands-on experience in deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Experience in R&D is desirable.
• Experience in one or more of the following is a must:
• • LLMs pre-training, fine-tuning, and building LLMs, with demonstrable results.
  • Building Advanced (not plain-vanilla) Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
  • Information Retrieval, Embedders and Re-rankers training and finetuning.
• Sense of Data quality and Data-centric approaches is a plus.
• Experience in model optimization, serving and scalability is a plus.
• Experience in OCR and its advanced techniques is a plus.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure is a plus
• Must be Humble, Excellent, Relevant with a high sense of Ownership

Benefits

• You will be at the forefront of an exciting time for the Middle East, joining a high-growth rocket-ship in an exciting space.
• You will be given a lot of responsibility and trust. We believe that the best results come when the people responsible for a function are given the freedom to do what they think is best.
• The fundamentals will be taken care of: competitive compensation, top-tier health insurance, and an enabling culture so that you can focus on what you do best.
• You will enjoy a fun and dynamic workplace working alongside some of the greatest minds in Al.
• We believe strength lies in difference, embracing all for who they are and empowered to be the best version of themselves.