Senior Data Scientist (AI)

Location: Hybrid in Sydney or Melbourne, Australia

Company

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

What you will do

• Lead project teams delivering bespoke algorithms and high-stakes AI solutions.
• Define data science approaches and design robust software architectures for new engagements.
• Mentor data scientists and support the professional growth of technical team members.
• Partner with commercial teams to build client relationships and scope technically feasible projects.
• Contribute to thought leadership through courses, public speaking, or open-source projects.
• Ensure best practices and rigorous delivery throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Senior experience in a professional data science position or quantitative academic field.
• Fluent Python programming using NumPy, Pandas, and a deep-learning framework such as PyTorch.
• Deep expertise in supervised and unsupervised learning, NLP, validation, and the standard data science toolkit, including developing innovative algorithms.
• Leadership mindset focused on growing technical capabilities and nurturing a collaborative culture.
• Commercial awareness, client-facing experience, and the ability to translate business problems into rigorous mathematical frameworks.
• Experience planning projects, assessing technical feasibility, estimating delivery timelines, and leading teams to deliver high-quality work on strict schedules.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time hybrid work based in Sydney or Melbourne, Australia.
• Inclusive, diverse working environment centered on intellectual curiosity and measurable positive impact.
• Part-time hours may be discussed.
• AI may be used for research and interview preparation, but not to generate answers during live interviews.

Hiring process

• Talent Team Screen: 30 minutes.
• Take-home technical assessment.
• Technical Interview: 90 minutes, followed by a 60-minute Commercial Interview.