Senior Data Scientist

About Bosta: Launched in 2017, Bosta is an overnight delivery provider for E-commerce companies in Egypt. Leveraging technology to empower businesses is what we do best. Our goal is to disrupt the logistics industry by bringing technology and experience together to provide a one-stop shop for delivery solutions. We rely on advanced technology to deliver orders to our customers in a fast way. Businesses can track and connect with couriers and follow up on their orders - all in one system. Job Overview: We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist to lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced AI, machine learning, and optimization solutions across Bosta's operations and commercial functions.You will work on high-impact initiatives ranging from agentic AI systems and NLP applications to forecasting, optimization, routing, and decision-support systems. You will partner closely with engineering, product, operations, and business stakeholders to identify opportunities, define technical solutions, and drive projects from concept to production.This role requires strong technical depth, business acumen, and the ability to independently lead complex data science initiatives while mentoring junior team members.Job Code: New 2026TECH-720Job Description:Lead the design, development, and deployment of machine learning, AI, and optimization solutions that drive measurable business impactArchitect and build agentic AI systems, LLM-powered applications, and NLP solutions for internal and customer-facing productsDevelop predictive models for forecasting, classification, anomaly detection, recommendation systems, and operational planningDesign and implement optimization models and heuristics for routing, capacity planning, resource allocation, and logistics operationsDefine experimentation frameworks, evaluation methodologies, and model monitoring strategiesDrive the full lifecycle of data science projects from problem formulation through production deployment and continuous improvementCollaborate with engineering teams to build scalable ML systems and production-grade AI servicesPartner with business stakeholders to translate ambiguous problems into analytical and technical solutionsMentor and provide technical guidance to junior data scientists and analystsStay current with advancements in AI, LLMs, optimization, and machine learning, evaluating opportunities to apply them within BostaJob Requirements: Required Qualifications5+ years of experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, Applied AI, or related fieldsStrong foundation in statistics, machine learning, and data science methodologiesProven experience building and deploying production machine learning systemsStrong expertise in Python and common ML frameworks such as scikit-learn, XGBoost, PyTorch, TensorFlow, or similarExperience designing and implementing NLP solutions and working with modern language modelsHands-on experience with LLM applications, agentic workflows, RAG systems, tool-calling frameworks, and prompt engineeringStrong knowledge of software engineering best practices, APIs, testing, version control, and system designExperience working with cloud platforms and scalable data infrastructureAbility to independently lead projects and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholdersPreferred QualificationsExperience with Operations Research, mathematical optimization, routing, scheduling, or simulation modelsExperience deploying and operating AI systems in production environmentsFamiliarity with MLOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, and model monitoringExperience with vector databases, knowledge retrieval systems, and AI orchestration frameworksExperience mentoring junior team members or leading technical initiativesExposure to logistics, supply chain, marketplaces, or large-scale operational environmentsNice to HaveExperience with geospatial analytics and routing optimizationExperience with forecasting and demand planning modelsFamiliarity with Arabic and multilingual NLPContributions to open-source projects, technical publications, or research initiativesWhy Join Bosta?Solve complex real-world problems at a massive operational scaleBuild AI systems that directly influence business decisions and customer experienceOwn end-to-end solutions from ideation to productionWork with a highly collaborative team across data, engineering, product, and operationsShape the future of AI and optimization within one of the region's leading logistics technology companies