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Senior Specialist - Data Engineering

Riyadh, Riyadh Qiddiya | القدية

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Qiddiya Investment Company is looking for a skilled and innovative Senior Specialist - Data Engineer to join our technology team. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will use various methods to transform raw data into useful data systems. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the availability, reliability, and accessibility of data for analytics and decision-making purposes. Overall, you'll strive for efficiency by aligning data systems with business goals. To succeed in this data engineering position, you should have strong analytical skills and the ability to combine data from different sources. Data engineer skills also include familiarity with several programming languages and knowledge of learning machine methods

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes using tools such as Apache Spark, Apache Kafka, and Apache Airflow to ingest, process, and transform large volumes of data from various sources
  • Deploy Data Pipeline on different Data Processing Product - DataFlow (Apache Beam), DataProc (Hadoop/Spark), Data Fusion, Composer(Airflow)
  • Building distributed systems and data stores
  • Collaborating with and supporting data science, marketing, and customer success teams in data acquisition and tool integration
  • Configuration of Google Cloud Platform services
  • Implement and optimize data storage solutions, including data warehouses (e.g., Amazon Redshift, Google BigQuery), data lakes (e.g., AWS S3, Azure Data Lake Storage), and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra)
  • Work closely with data architects to design and implement efficient data models using dimensional modeling techniques (e.g., star schema, snowflake schema) that support business requirements and enable effective data analysis
  • Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to understand data requirements and develop solutions to support advanced analytics and machine learning initiatives, including model training and deployment
  • Implement data quality checks, monitoring and custom scripts to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of data
  • Participate in troubleshooting and resolving data-related issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption to business operations
  • Stay updated on emerging technologies and best practices in data engineering, including cloud native solutions and serverless architectures, and contribute to the continuous improvement of data platforms and infrastructure.
  • Solid knowledge of Google's BigQuery for effective data processing
  • Proposing and implementing repetitive tasks automation
  • Providing support for development teams in deployment-related topics.
  • Modernizing data lakes and data warehouses

Requirements

  • 3 - 6 of years of experience as a data engineer or in a similar role.
  • Technical expertise with data models, data mining, and segmentation techniques.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala, and experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
  • Strong understanding of data modeling, ETL processes, data warehousing concepts, and data integration techniques
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, and familiarity with related services (e.g., AWS Glue, Azure Data Factory, Google BigQuery)
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
  • Degree in Computer Science, IT, or similar field; a Master's is a plus.
  • Data engineering cloud certification (e.g Google Certified Data Engineer) is a plus

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  • Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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Senior Specialist - Data Engineering

Riyadh, Riyadh Qiddiya Investment Company

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Qiddiya Investment Company is looking for a skilled and innovative Senior Specialist - Data Engineer to join our technology team. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will use various methods to transform raw data into useful data systems. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the availability, reliability, and accessibility of data for analytics and decision-making purposes. Overall, you’ll strive for efficiency by aligning data systems with business goals. To succeed in this data engineering position, you should have strong analytical skills and the ability to combine data from different sources. Data engineer skills also include familiarity with several programming languages and knowledge of learning machine methods

Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes using tools such as Apache Spark, Apache Kafka, and Apache Airflow to ingest, process, and transform large volumes of data from various sources.
  • Deploy Data Pipeline on different Data Processing Product - DataFlow (Apache Beam), DataProc (Hadoop/Spark), Data Fusion, Composer(Airflow)
  • Building distributed systems and data stores
  • Collaborating with and supporting data science, marketing, and customer success teams in data acquisition and tool integration
  • Configuration of Google Cloud Platform services
  • Implement and optimize data storage solutions, including data warehouses (e.g., Amazon Redshift, Google BigQuery), data lakes (e.g., AWS S3, Azure Data Lake Storage), and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
  • Work closely with data architects to design and implement efficient data models using dimensional modeling techniques (e.g., star schema, snowflake schema) that support business requirements and enable effective data analysis.
  • Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to understand data requirements and develop solutions to support advanced analytics and machine learning initiatives, including model training and deployment.
  • Implement data quality checks, monitoring and custom scripts to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of data.
  • Participate in troubleshooting and resolving data-related issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption to business operations.
  • Stay updated on emerging technologies and best practices in data engineering, including cloud native solutions and serverless architectures, and contribute to the continuous improvement of data platforms and infrastructure.
  • Solid knowledge of Google’s BigQuery for effective data processing
  • Proposing and implementing repetitive tasks automation.
  • Providing support for development teams in deployment-related topics.
  • Modernizing data lakes and data warehouses
  • 3 - 6 of years of experience as a data engineer or in a similar role.
  • Technical expertise with data models, data mining, and segmentation techniques.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala, and experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
  • Strong understanding of data modeling, ETL processes, data warehousing concepts, and data integration techniques.
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, and familiarity with related services (e.g., AWS Glue, Azure Data Factory, Google BigQuery).
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  • Degree in Computer Science, IT, or similar field; a Master’s is a plus.
  • Data engineering cloud certification (e.g Google Certified Data Engineer) is a plus
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Data Science Manager

Riyadh, Riyadh HudHud Maps

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About the team:

Hudhud Maps Data Science team’s mission is to harness the power of data to build intelligent solutions that elevate the user experience, optimize decision-making, and improve operational efficiencies. As a leader in this team, you will be at the forefront of using cutting-edge AI and machine learning models to solve complex challenges in the MENA region. You’ll work with and hire some of the brightest data science talent, leveraging state-of-the-art technologies such as machine learning, optimization, deep learning, and NLP to transform how cities are mapped and navigated, all while driving real-time impact through our in-house AI and data infrastructure.

What you will do:

  • Develop a vision and thought leadership in the space of mapping and location-based intelligence, gaining deep expertise in this domain.
  • Define a clear roadmap for the data science teams, ensuring alignment with both product and business goals, while driving team growth and development.
  • Lead and scale a distributed Data Science team, collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve challenges in multiple subdomains, including POI (Points of Interest) collection and enrichment, road and map features generation, search, personalization and real-time navigation.
  • Develop innovative AI models and data strategies to solve previously unsolvable problems, unlocking new opportunities for Hudhud Maps to deliver exceptional value to users.
  • Collaborate with leadership to ensure data science initiatives directly contribute to the company’s strategic goals and have a meaningful impact on the organization.
  • Partner with engineering and product teams to deliver major cross-functional projects that push the boundaries of mapping technology.
  • Reimagine and reinvent how mapping and navigation are experienced in the region using AI-driven approaches.
  • Foster collaboration with external AI communities, universities, and the broader tech ecosystem in the MENA region to raise the bar for applied AI.

What you will need:

  • An advanced degree in a quantitative field such as computer science, statistics, economics, or mathematics.
  • At least 8+ years of professional experience working in data science and machine learning teams.
  • Strong experience in building, managing, and growing data science teams is essential.
  • A proven track record of delivering high-impact AI solutions and successfully leading cross-functional projects.
  • Experience launching new products and continuously improving them over time.
  • Demonstrated ability to attract, retain, and nurture top-tier talent.
  • A passion for fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and results.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, critical thinking, and judgment skills.
  • A strong motivation to make an impact and elevate the AI landscape in the region.
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Data Science Manager

Riyadh, Riyadh Different Technologies Pty Ltd.

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About the team:

Hudhud Maps Data Science team’s mission is to harness the power of data to build intelligent solutions that elevate the user experience, optimize decision-making, and improve operational efficiencies. As a leader in this team, you will be at the forefront of using cutting-edge AI and machine learning models to solve complex challenges in the MENA region. You’ll work with and hire some of the brightest data science talent, leveraging state-of-the-art technologies such as machine learning, optimization, deep learning, and NLP to transform how cities are mapped and navigated, all while driving real-time impact through our in-house AI and data infrastructure.

What you will do:

  • Develop a vision and thought leadership in the space of mapping and location-based intelligence, gaining deep expertise in this domain.
  • Define a clear roadmap for the data science teams, ensuring alignment with both product and business goals, while driving team growth and development.
  • Lead and scale a distributed Data Science team, collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve challenges in multiple subdomains, including POI (Points of Interest) collection and enrichment, road and map features generation, search, personalization and real-time navigation.
  • Develop innovative AI models and data strategies to solve previously unsolvable problems, unlocking new opportunities for Hudhud Maps to deliver exceptional value to users.
  • Collaborate with leadership to ensure data science initiatives directly contribute to the company’s strategic goals and have a meaningful impact on the organization.
  • Partner with engineering and product teams to deliver major cross-functional projects that push the boundaries of mapping technology.
  • Reimagine and reinvent how mapping and navigation are experienced in the region using AI-driven approaches.
  • Foster collaboration with external AI communities, universities, and the broader tech ecosystem in the MENA region to raise the bar for applied AI.

What you will need:

  • An advanced degree in a quantitative field such as computer science, statistics, economics, or mathematics.
  • At least 8+ years of professional experience working in data science and machine learning teams.
  • Strong experience in building, managing, and growing data science teams is essential.
  • A proven track record of delivering high-impact AI solutions and successfully leading cross-functional projects.
  • Experience launching new products and continuously improving them over time.
  • Demonstrated ability to attract, retain, and nurture top-tier talent.
  • A passion for fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and results.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, critical thinking, and judgment skills.
  • A strong motivation to make an impact and elevate the AI landscape in the region.
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Data Science Manager

Riyadh, Riyadh Different Technologies Pty Ltd.

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About the team:

Hudhud Maps Data Science team’s mission is to harness the power of data to build intelligent solutions that elevate the user experience, optimize decision-making, and improve operational efficiencies. As a leader in this team, you will be at the forefront of using cutting-edge AI and machine learning models to solve complex challenges in the MENA region. You’ll work with and hire some of the brightest data science talent, leveraging state-of-the-art technologies such as machine learning, optimization, deep learning, and NLP to transform how cities are mapped and navigated, all while driving real-time impact through our in-house AI and data infrastructure.

What you will do:

  • Develop a vision and thought leadership in the space of mapping and location-based intelligence, gaining deep expertise in this domain.
  • Define a clear roadmap for the data science teams, ensuring alignment with both product and business goals, while driving team growth and development.
  • Lead and scale a distributed Data Science team, collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve challenges in multiple subdomains, including POI (Points of Interest) collection and enrichment, road and map features generation, search, personalization and real-time navigation.
  • Develop innovative AI models and data strategies to solve previously unsolvable problems, unlocking new opportunities for Hudhud Maps to deliver exceptional value to users.
  • Collaborate with leadership to ensure data science initiatives directly contribute to the company’s strategic goals and have a meaningful impact on the organization.
  • Partner with engineering and product teams to deliver major cross-functional projects that push the boundaries of mapping technology.
  • Reimagine and reinvent how mapping and navigation are experienced in the region using AI-driven approaches.
  • Foster collaboration with external AI communities, universities, and the broader tech ecosystem in the MENA region to raise the bar for applied AI.

What you will need:

  • An advanced degree in a quantitative field such as computer science, statistics, economics, or mathematics.
  • At least 8+ years of professional experience working in data science and machine learning teams.
  • Strong experience in building, managing, and growing data science teams is essential.
  • A proven track record of delivering high-impact AI solutions and successfully leading cross-functional projects.
  • Experience launching new products and continuously improving them over time.
  • Demonstrated ability to attract, retain, and nurture top-tier talent.
  • A passion for fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and results.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, critical thinking, and judgment skills.
  • A strong motivation to make an impact and elevate the AI landscape in the region.
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Data Science Manager

Riyadh, Riyadh Sia Partners

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Sia Partners is a next-generation consulting firm focused on delivering superior value and tangible results to clients as they navigate the digital revolution. Our global footprint and expertise in more than 40 sectors and services allow us to enhance our clients' businesses worldwide. We guide their projects and initiatives in strategy, business transformation, IT & digital strategy, and Data Science. As the pioneer of Consulting 4.0, we integrate AI into our solutions.

Sia Partners comprises 2,400+ consultants with diverse expertise and operates from 38 offices worldwide; spanning across Asia, North Africa, and North America, in addition to Europe and the United Kingdom. In the Middle East, Sia Partners provides expert advisory services on strategy & execution, innovation, operational performance & cost reduction, cyber & data security, efficient organisation, transformation & change management, HR performance, and IT performance. In addition to these services, Sia Institute, Sia Partners’ world-class international training arm, provides a wide range of learning programs and workshops with modules successfully delivered across various locations and sectors, particularly in the Middle East.

Sia Institute is an exclusive representative in the GCC of The Global Innovation Management Institute and is a certified center by ILM (in the UK). Sia Partners Middle East began with the establishment of the Dubai office in 2009 focusing on Government, Energy and Utilities. From there, a gradual growth in regional scope and practice has paved the way for successful wins within other sectors. Today Sia Partners has offices in Abu Dhabi, Doha, and Riyadh. Along with a multinational team, the Partners leading the Middle East Offices have a long record of accomplishments and expertise, and play an active role in the realization of the region’ vision in both Public and Private sectors.

**Job Description**:
As a Data Science Manager, you will assume several responsibilities across delivery, business development, management /mentoring, recruitment, marketing / content development:

- ** Expertise**: lead the development of the data science practice including RPA, Data, Data Science, Digital transformation in a wide range of sectors such as Energy, Banking, Government, MCX, Retail etc
- ** Business Development**: driving growth and improving revenue for the firm / drive proposals and client material.
- ** Delivery**: Lead teams and deliver project work across a range of clients based either from our office in the Kingdom or at client site.
- ** Management & Monitoring**: support the management team and ensure mentoring and developing junior team members.
- ** Recruitment & Marketing**:Contribute to the development of the Sia Partners brand and actively participate to the recruitment.

As part of a diverse and motivated team, you will be involved in transformation projects at our clients. You will **manage and execute** project assignments in modelling and digital transformation (business/IT analysis and partial coding) environments with a good deal of business perspectives:

- ** Data Management**: Support in Data Strategy Development, Data valuation strategy, governance, Data architecture, repository and Data modeling
- ** Data Analysis and / or visualization**: Creation and monitoring of KPIs, Data analysis, Data visualization and dashboarding.
- ** Machine learning, AI and statistics**: developing predictive models of decision making (supervised and unsupervised learning algorithms, econometrics, forecasting, NLP, quantitative diagnosis,.).
- ** Operations research**: assistance in the design and implementation of optimization solutions under constraints and simulation models.
- ** Big Data**:Algorithmic knowledge for large and unstructured data processing.

**Qualifications**:

- At least 10 years of relevant work experience in data science field and in consulting and/or data related projects having managed and delivered projects in these fields.
- Expertise in the Public Sector, Banking and/or Energy is a big plus.
- Knowledge of the Middle East Market and previous experience in the KSA.
- Entrepreneurial drive - previous sales experiences is a must - thrives on growth challenges with regard to client development and business development.
- Ability to work with senior stakeholders.
- Strong project / program management experience with a focus on Agile Methodology.
- Team player and ability to navigate in a multi-cultural environment.
- Proficiency in at least 2 of the following: Python, R, SQL.
- Solid foundation in scripting languages like (Python, Perl, JS, bash) or compiled (C +, Java) and/or have experience in environments UNIX / LINUX.
- Proficient English and Arabic speaker.

**Expertise in some or all of the following**:
Data cleaning, manipulation and pre-processing, exploratory analysis, feature engineering and machine learning libraries like pandas, numpy, scipy, regex, matplotlib,
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Data Science Intern

Riyadh, Riyadh Mozn

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Mozn is a rapidly growing and leading data science & product development firm based in Riyadh with a proven track record of excellence in supporting and growing the analytics ecosystem in Saudi Arabia. Mozn is a trusted analytics partner for the largest government organizations in Saudi Arabia, as well as many large corporations and startups. We are in a critical stage of scaling the company to build institutional analytics knowledge within Mozn and Saudi Arabia. It is an exciting time to work in Saudi Arabia; through Vision 2030, the rate of social and industrial change is staggering. We are searching for a strategic and inquisitive Data Scientist. As a member of Mozn’s Data Science team, you will work with cross-disciplinary teams to identify the problems to be solved, specify the problems in mathematical and statistical terms, scope out the project/product in collaboration with your team and external stakeholders, and then go about answering the identified questions. You find insights that spur teams and stakeholders to improve their business/product and drive value for internal and external stakeholders.

**As a Data Science Intern, your daily workload might include**:

- Collaborate with the client and Data Science team to identify business needs and define project goals and objectives.
- Assist with analyzing data, statistical analysis, and the development of machine learning models.
- Support with the design and execution of experiments and simulations to detect patterns, trends, and insights in data.
- Handel the development of data visualizations and dashboards to communicate results and insights to stakeholders.
- Participate in team meetings and discussions, share progress updates, and provide suggestions for improving project outcomes.
- Assist with the data preparation process, including data cleaning, feature engineering, and data transformation.
- Research new data sources, technologies, and techniques to improve the quality and accuracy of data analyses and models.
- Participate in company-organized training programs, learning opportunities, and sessions to improve skills in the Data Science field.
- Maintain confidentiality and security of the client's data and information.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or related fields.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, and familiarity with database technologies like SQL and NoSQL
- Knowledge of machine learning algorithms, and experience in working with data visualization tools like PowerBI.
- Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to think creatively and critically analyze data to identify trends and insights
- Effective verbal and written communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Ability to multitask, and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Exceptional attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
- Must not be afraid to be turned into a meme.
- Must be ready to compete with great board game champions
- Must be Humble, Excellent, Relevant with a high sense of Ownership.

**Benefits**

**We think you'll enjoy working at Mozn. Here's why**:

- 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.
- You can enjoy being in 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 AI.
- We believe strength lies in difference, embracing all for who they are and empowered to be the best version of themselves
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Senior Data Science Specialist

Riyadh, Riyadh Hala

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HALA is a leading fintech player in the MENAP region that aims to redefine financial services and build the future bank of SMEs. HALA aims at empowering SMEs to start, run, and grow their businesses by providing them with cutting-edge financial and technological tools.


HALA currently holds multiple entities in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt (including HALA Payments, HALA Cashier and HALA Logistics) and offers solutions that enable merchants to digitize their payments as well as manage their sales and operations.


Founded in 2017, HALA is currently duly licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank as well as the Financials Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in Abu Dhabi Global Market.

About the Role

We’re hiring a Data Scientist with 1-2 years of experience to help shape the future of AI and ML at HALA. You’ll be working closely with leadership to define the roadmap, uncover high-impact use cases, and develop models that drive real business value.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys the challenge of building from the ground up—bringing structure, experimentation, and vision to a space full of potential.

What You’ll Do

  • Support and Contribute to the ML Roadmap : Identify and prioritize AI/ML opportunities across key areas such as credit risk, fraud detection, customer acquisition, and churn prevention
  • Prototype & Scale : Propose, design, build, and deploy ML models that brings value to HALA, starting with rapid prototyping and scaling up based on impact
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work hand-in-hand with teams across the company to deeply understand their challenges and co-create solutions that leverage data

What You Bring

  • StrongPython and SQL skills, and experience with ML libraries like scikit-learn, XGBoost, LightGBM, or similar
  • A strategic mindset: you’re comfortable identifying business opportunities, prioritizing impact, and navigating ambiguity
  • Clear communication and storytelling skills. You can turn data into action and rally teams around your ideas
  • Experience (or interest) in working on use cases like credit scoring, fraud detection, or customer lifecycle modeling is a big plus
  • Willingness to keep an open mind and learn on the job

Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a leading FinTech that’s growing quickly—and we believe data will play a critical role in that growth. As an early member of the data science team, you’ll have the autonomy to explore, the support to execute, and the opportunity to shape how machine learning creates value across the organization.

What We Offer You
We believe you will love working at HALA!

  • We have an inclusive and diverse culture that encourages innovation and flexibility in remote, in-office, and hybrid work setups.
  • We offer highly competitive compensation packages, including the potential for shares.
  • We prioritize personal development and offer regular training and an annual learning stipend to tackle new challenges and grow your career in a hyper-growth environment.
  • Join a talented team of over 30 nationalities working in 7 countries and gain valuable experience in an exciting industry.
  • We offer autonomy, mentoring, and challenging goals that create incredible opportunities for both you and the company.
  • 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.
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Senior Data Science Specialist

Riyadh, Riyadh HALA

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Who Are We

HALA is a leading fintech player in the MENAP region that aims to redefine financial services and build the future bank of SMEs. HALA aims at empowering SMEs to start, run, and grow their businesses by providing them with cutting-edge financial and technological tools.

Who Are We

HALA is a leading fintech player in the MENAP region that aims to redefine financial services and build the future bank of SMEs. HALA aims at empowering SMEs to start, run, and grow their businesses by providing them with cutting-edge financial and technological tools.

HALA currently holds multiple entities in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt (including HALA Payments, HALA Cashier and HALA Logistics) and offers solutions that enable merchants to digitize their payments as well as manage their sales and operations.

Founded in 2017, HALA is currently duly licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank as well as the Financials Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in Abu Dhabi Global Market.

About The Role

We’re hiring a Data Scientist with 1-2 years of experience to help shape the future of AI and ML at HALA. You’ll be working closely with leadership to define the roadmap, uncover high-impact use cases, and develop models that drive real business value.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys the challenge of building from the ground up—bringing structure, experimentation, and vision to a space full of potential.

What You’ll Do

  • Support and Contribute to the ML Roadmap: Identify and prioritize AI/ML opportunities across key areas such as credit risk, fraud detection, customer acquisition, and churn prevention
  • Prototype & Scale: Propose, design, build, and deploy ML models that brings value to HALA, starting with rapid prototyping and scaling up based on impact
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work hand-in-hand with teams across the company to deeply understand their challenges and co-create solutions that leverage data

What You Bring

  • Strong Python and SQL skills, and experience with ML libraries like scikit-learn, XGBoost, LightGBM, or similar
  • A strategic mindset: you’re comfortable identifying business opportunities, prioritizing impact, and navigating ambiguity
  • Clear communication and storytelling skills. You can turn data into action and rally teams around your ideas
  • Experience (or interest) in working on use cases like credit scoring, fraud detection, or customer lifecycle modeling is a big plus
  • Willingness to keep an open mind and learn on the job

Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a leading FinTech that’s growing quickly—and we believe data will play a critical role in that growth. As an early member of the data science team, you’ll have the autonomy to explore, the support to execute, and the opportunity to shape how machine learning creates value across the organization.

What We Offer You

We believe you will love working at HALA!

  • We have an inclusive and diverse culture that encourages innovation and flexibility in remote, in-office, and hybrid work setups.
  • We offer highly competitive compensation packages, including the potential for shares.
  • We prioritize personal development and offer regular training and an annual learning stipend to tackle new challenges and grow your career in a hyper-growth environment.
  • Join a talented team of over 30 nationalities working in 7 countries and gain valuable experience in an exciting industry.
  • We offer autonomy, mentoring, and challenging goals that create incredible opportunities for both you and the company.
  • 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.

If you think you have what it takes to join a remarkable team #apply_now

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Data Science Manager - Riyadh

Riyadh, Riyadh Mozn

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Mozn is a rapidly growing technology firm revolutionising the field of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It aims to realize Vision 2030 and has a proven track record of supporting and growing the tech ecosystem in Saudi Arabia and the GCC region. Mozn is a trusted AI technology partner for major government organizations, large corporations, and startups.

We are in an exciting stage of scaling the company to provide AI-powered products and solutions both locally and globally, ensuring the growth and prosperity of our digital humanity. It is an exciting time to work in AI to create a lasting impact.

About the role

We are seeking a Data Science Manager to lead our team. You will oversee data scientists and engineers, manage model development, and contribute to software and data platform development. Your role involves driving impactful outcomes, fostering collaboration, and ensuring team success in delivering high-quality solutions.

What you'll do
  • Lead a team working with large-scale datasets, designing and developing foundation models and their specialization, fine-tuning, and alignment.
  • Manage the entire model development lifecycle, including design, experimentation, evaluation, prototyping, and production, ensuring high-quality results.
  • Contribute to software and data delivery platform development, promoting a reusable, service-oriented approach across teams to create value for business use cases.
  • Stay updated with emerging technologies, industry trends, and market developments to support model and product development, as well as operational activities.
  • Participate in team growth by attracting, developing, and retaining top talent.
  • Foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture with effective communication, knowledge sharing, and cross-functional collaboration.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science or related field.
  • At least 6 years of relevant experience, with 4+ years in science and engineering management.
  • Proven experience in building and deploying Natural Language Understanding applications in production environments.
  • Proficiency in Arabic language; knowledge of Modern Standard Arabic grammar and morphology is a plus.
  • Strong Python programming skills, with advanced techniques and concepts.
  • Extensive experience with PyTorch or TensorFlow frameworks.
  • Experience handling large-scale, noisy text corpora (processing, cleaning, deduplication).
  • Experience with large-scale distributed AI training and inference, including multi-node GPU computing, is a plus.
  • Familiarity with multimodal foundation models is a plus.
  • Background in computational or formal linguistics is a plus.
  • Must embody humility, excellence, relevance, and a high sense of ownership.
  • Join at a pivotal time for the Middle East in a high-growth environment, with significant responsibilities and trust.
  • Enjoy competitive compensation, top-tier health insurance, and an empowering culture.
  • Work alongside some of the greatest minds in AI in a fun, dynamic workplace that values diversity and inclusion.
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