Data Scientist (AI)

Location: Hybrid in Sydney or Melbourne, Australia

Company

hirify.global delivers responsible, human-centric AI solutions for clients across government, finance, retail, energy, life sciences, and defence.

What you will do

• Map end-to-end data science approaches and design associated software architectures.
• Scope projects, assess technical feasibility, plan delivery, and estimate timelines.
• Design and deliver bespoke algorithms and scalable software solutions for high-stakes decision-making.
• Act as a technical advisor to clients and shape current and future engagements.
• Set high standards for code quality, technical rigour, and delivery as an individual contributor leader.
• Contribute to thought leadership through teaching, public speaking, or open-source projects.

Requirements

• Professional data science experience or a quantitative academic background with strong mathematical and statistical competence.
• Strong Python programming skills with NumPy, Pandas, and a deep-learning framework such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Knowledge of supervised and unsupervised learning, time-series analysis, NLP, and model validation.
• Ability to develop innovative algorithms and translate complex business problems into mathematical frameworks.
• Scientific and entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to measure model impact after deployment.
• Exceptional communication skills for presenting complex technical solutions to senior and non-technical audiences.
• Experience contributing to project planning, technical feasibility assessment, delivery estimation, and measurable outcomes.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time hybrid work in Sydney or Melbourne, Australia.
• Inclusive recruitment approach welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds.
• Part-time hours may be discussed.
• AI may be used for research and interview preparation, but not to generate answers during live interviews.
• Interviews use an AI note-taker, with the option to opt out; applications are reviewed by humans.

Hiring process

• Talent Team screen lasting 30 minutes.
• Take-home technical assessment.
• Technical interview lasting 90 minutes, followed by a 60-minute commercial interview.