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Senior Data ScientistSalt • Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Senior Data Scientist

Senior Data Scientist

Salt • Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
6 days ago
Job description

Salt WP. Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

We’re looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join a high-impact AI / ML team working on large-scale recommendation systems used across multiple platforms in the APAC region. If you’re passionate about applying machine learning to real-world problems, improving user experiences, and working with mature AI infrastructure, this role offers a strong pathway for growth and exposure!

What you’ll do

  • Build & improve recommendation, ranking, and prediction models
  • Apply ML techniques (classification, clustering, NLP, evaluation) to real-world data
  • Work end-to-end on model development with strong engineering support
  • Collaborate with product & engineering teams across multiple countries
  • Mentor 1-2 juniors and help uplift the team’s technical depth

What we’re looking for

  • 5+ years in data science, preferably in recommendation systems
  • Deep understanding of ML theory, model trade-offs & evaluation
  • Strong Python + SQL; experience with behavioural data or recommendation systems is a big plus
  • Exposure to xgboost, scala, spark is nice to have
  • Why this role

  • Regional exposure (APAC, AU team collaboration)
  • Complex, high-impact work touching millions of users
  • Hybrid : 2-3 days in office
  • If you want a role that’s technically challenging, meaningful, and growth-focused, apply now and let's have a confidential chat!

    Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

    Employment type

    Full-time

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