Head of Data Science

at  Property Finder

Founded by Michael Lahyani in 2005 as a magazine (Al Bab World), Property Finder today is a single technology platform and brand across multiple countries in the MENA region. We offer the most advanced tools and best-in-class user experience for homeseekers, real estate brokers, and developers. Property Finder’s most recent valuation secures our status among the Middle East’s emerging unicorns, affirming a growth-oriented identity.
Over the years, we’ve expanded our operations to Bahrain, Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and secured a strategic shareholding in Hepsiemlak, the leading property portal in Turkey. With over 600+ dedicated people in 6 regional offices, we facilitate more than 14 million monthly visits across our platforms, solidifying our position as a regional powerhouse in the proptech space.
As the pioneering portal for homeseekers in the region, we are on a mission to motivate and inspire people to live the life they deserve.
The Position

POSITION SUMMARY

As the Head of Data Science, you will be a hands-on data science leader, you will support the VP of Data & AI in developing and implementing the Data Science and AI strategy for Property Finder. You will work cross-functionally with the Product Development team and other departments to design and deploy Data Products that support our users and customers.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 7 years experience in data science, and/or machine learning
• Minimum 3 years experience hands-on people management of high performing engineers, scientists, and/or engineering managers
• Strong experience in data management, including building and scaling data lake management systems and data pipelines
• Strong experience in data curation and ethical sourcing of data, with knowledge of data privacy regulations
• Strong experience in product management with a track record of delivering successful products and features in the AI/ML space
• Strong experience in building AI architectures and deploying scalable AI models
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and make data-driven decisions
• Experience with agile development methodologies and best practices for software development
• Experience communicating highly technical concepts to a non-technical audience
• Experience in the marketplace industry or an interest in the marketplace space

• Build and lead a team of Data Scientists to deliver cutting edge off-line and real time machine learning solutions and data pipelines
• Build Data Science, ML advanced models and deploy them at scale
• Partner cross-functionally with Product Leadership and Core Engineering teams to develop and track detailed schedules, dependencies and critical paths
• Effectively collaborate with all project stakeholders i.e. Product Management, Engineering Team, Marketing and other functions
• Encourage and drive initiatives which promote innovation and technical excellence
• Hire, retain, and develop the the engineers on your team
• Coach and motivate your team to ensure high productivity and teamwork, and help each individual achieve their potential
• Interface with other internal teams to prioritise features and functionality based on the resources available and business priorities
  The Person