Data Scientist

Yassir
Algiers, Algeria, Tunis, Dakar, Abidjan, Alexandria, Cairo, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Data Science & Machine LearningExperience: 2+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Influence","Storytelling","Collaboration","Problem-solving"]

Data Scientist in Yassir's Data & AI team applying rigorous analytics to ML/AI products and marketplace operations. Collaborates cross-functionally to solve high-impact business problems, fosters a data-driven culture, and shapes product and operational strategy across 45 cities in multiple countries, using a diverse toolkit to test hypotheses and drive measurable impact.

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Job Summary

Data Scientist in Yassir's Data & AI team applying rigorous analytics to ML/AI products and marketplace operations. Collaborates cross-functionally to solve high-impact business problems, fosters a data-driven culture, and shapes product and operational strategy across 45 cities in multiple countries, using a diverse toolkit to test hypotheses and drive measurable impact.
Location: Algiers, Algeria, Tunis, Dakar, Abidjan, Alexandria, Cairo, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Data Science & Machine Learning

Key Responsibilities

  • •Work on multiple products (ML/AI, front-end, backend) applying data analysis, analytical thinking and product intuition to improve the marketplace.
  • •Partner cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Research, Marketing to identify and solve top business and product problems.
  • •Serve as a data ambassador, fostering a data-driven product development culture.
  • •Influence strategy and execution by using data to shape product development, optimize operations and quantify opportunities.
  • •Collaborate with Engineering to collect the right data and guide teams with data-driven insights, developing hypotheses and testing them through rigorous analytical methods.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:EquityPaid HolidaysHybrid Work

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, a relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • •A minimum experience of 2 years in analytics or data science in a business or product environment.
  • •Experience with data querying languages (e.g. SQL), scripting languages (e.g. Python), and/or statistical/mathematical software (e.g. R)
Experience:2+ yearsAI/MLData analyticsOn-demand marketplace
Education:Bachelor's in Statistics
Skills:CommunicationInfluenceStorytellingCollaborationProblem-solving
Tech Stack:SQLPythonR

Company Brief

Yassir
Yassir is a North African super app offering ride-hailing, delivery, and fintech services. It connects riders, couriers, and merchants through a mobile platform focused on emerging markets across Africa.
Industry: Mobility Platforms
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Headquarters: Algiers, Algeria
Founded: 2017
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