Job description

The Senior Data Scientist II role at Careem in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is part of a high-impact AI and data science organization focused on building the Everything App for the greater Middle East, spanning mobility, food delivery, groceries, payments, and digital services. The role is central to Careem’s AI transformation journey, focusing on applying advanced machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI techniques to improve personalization, customer experience, operational efficiency, and business decision-making at scale. The Senior Data Scientist II is responsible for designing and implementing scalable machine learning systems deployed in production on large-scale big data platforms using Python, SQL, Spark, Hive, and distributed data technologies. The role involves building predictive models, recommendation systems, ranking and retrieval models, and personalization algorithms that directly influence customer acquisition, engagement strategies, and product optimization. The position requires deep expertise in exploratory data analysis to understand user behavior, ecosystem dynamics, and to identify new opportunities for growth and optimization. The role includes defining and tracking key performance metrics, analyzing complex datasets, and delivering data-driven insights that influence product and business strategy. The data scientist will design and run randomized controlled experiments (A/B testing), analyze results, and communicate findings to cross-functional teams. A key responsibility includes building and deploying retrieval-augmented generation systems and other large language model-based applications to enhance AI-driven product experiences. The role also involves shaping ML instrumentation, influencing model design, and driving insights that improve product outcomes. The position requires continuous exploration of new technologies, adherence to industry best practices, and leadership in applying AI innovations to real-world business problems in a fast-scaling product environment.