Data Scientist

Above average salary

Bright outlook

Extensive training needed

Two scientists in lab coats and gloves examining DNA data on a laptop and through a microscope in laboratory.

What they do:

Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. May create dynamic data reports.

On the job, you would:

Analyze, manipulate, or process large sets of data using statistical software.
Apply feature selection algorithms to models predicting outcomes of interest, such as sales, attrition, and healthcare use.
Apply sampling techniques to determine groups to be surveyed or use complete enumeration methods.
Clean and manipulate raw data using statistical software.
Compare models using statistical performance metrics, such as loss functions or proportion of explained variance.
Create graphs, charts, or other visualizations to convey the results of data analysis using specialized software.

This role is designated under the Saudization scheme, meaning it is prioritised for Saudi nationals. Only Saudi citizens are eligible to apply for these positions as part of the national effort to strengthen local employment opportunities.

Salary

New workersAverageExperienced

SAR
238,688/yr

SAR
0/yr

SAR
729,038/yr

New workers start around SAR 238,688. Normal pay is SAR 422,213 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to SAR 729,038.

Training for this role

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

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