Senior Data Scientist

DUBAI BASED ROLE. Relocation would be required but with highly competitive, tax free salary package. Property Finder is the leading digital real estate platform in the Middle East and North Africa region. A UAE-born startup, Property Finder expanded its operations to Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkey over the years The company is one of the largest technology start-ups in the region and Tech Unicorn. We are seeking an accomplished Senior Data Scientist with deep expertise in Generative AI , and solid foundations in ML Engineering to join our forward-thinking AI & Data Science team. You will play a pivotal role in leading cutting-edge AI initiatives, scaling data-driven strategies, and shaping the future of AI at Property Finder. This senior role requires strong technical and research depth, a collaborative mindset, and a proven ability to translate business challenges into impactful AI solutions. Lead the design and implementation of complex predictive and optimization models using classical ML/statistical methods, deep learning architectures, and generative techniques. Drive innovation in Large Language Models (LLMs), Generative AI, and Agentic AI—pioneering new applications such as enhanced personalization, lead qualification, content generation, and workflow automation. Own the end-to-end ML lifecycle: from hypothesis generation, experimentation, evaluation, and explainability, to scalable deployment in production systems. Develop and enforce rigorous evaluation and monitoring pipelines, including A/B testing, drift detection, and model fairness/robustness. Collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure resilient, low-latency, and production-grade deployment of AI systems. Embed trust, transparency, and auditability in all models—ensuring alignment with ethical AI and governance frameworks. Stay abreast of the latest in AI research and industry trends to keep our technology stack at the forefront. Implement MLOps and deployment best practices (CI/CD, automated workflows, model registry, versioning, and lifecycle management). Collaborate with Data Platform and Engineering teams to optimize model deployment pipelines and infrastructure. Partner with Product, Strategy, Commercial, and Executive stakeholders to define AI roadmaps, align on business priorities, and communicate insights effectively. Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, or a related field. ~5+ years of experience in applied data science or machine learning engineering roles. ~ Experience guiding junior data scientists or leading end-to-end ML projects independently. Strong foundation in scenario modeling, optimization, and evaluation metrics for performance and fairness. Proficiency in Python (pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn) and deep learning libraries (PyTorch or TensorFlow). Hands-on experience with LLMs, prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines. Experience integrating ML models via APIs and embedding AI in enterprise systems. Deep knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and containerized deployments (Docker, Kubernetes). Familiarity with ML pipelines, model registries, CI/CD, Git-based version control, and production monitoring. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences. Strategic thinking with the ability to connect AI/ML capabilities to core business goals. Strategic mindset with the ability to translate business goals into data-driven initiatives. Our promise to talent At Property Finder, we believe talent thrives in an environment where you can be your best self. We attract top talent who want to make an impact. Data Beats Opinions, Speed Beats Perfection The Biggest Risk is Taking no Risk at All