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 Description:
Lead the design, development, and deployment of machine learning, AI, and optimization solutions that drive measurable business impact
Architect and build agentic AI systems, LLM-powered applications, and NLP solutions for internal and customer-facing products
Develop predictive models for forecasting, classification, anomaly detection, recommendation systems, and operational planning
Design and implement optimization models and heuristics for routing, capacity planning, resource allocation, and logistics operations
Define experimentation frameworks, evaluation methodologies, and model monitoring strategies
Drive the full lifecycle of data science projects from problem formulation through production deployment and continuous improvement
Collaborate with engineering teams to build scalable ML systems and production-grade AI services
Partner with business stakeholders to translate ambiguous problems into analytical and technical solutions
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior data scientists and analysts
Stay current with advancements in AI, LLMs, optimization, and machine learning, evaluating opportunities to apply them within Bosta
Job Requirements:
5+ years of experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, Applied AI, or related fields
Strong foundation in statistics, machine learning, and data science methodologies
Proven experience building and deploying production machine learning systems
Strong expertise in Python and common ML frameworks such as scikit-learn, XGBoost, PyTorch, TensorFlow, or similar
Experience designing and implementing NLP solutions and working with modern language models
Hands-on experience with LLM applications, agentic workflows, RAG systems, tool-calling frameworks, and prompt engineering
Strong knowledge of software engineering best practices, APIs, testing, version control, and system design
Experience working with cloud platforms and scalable data infrastructure
Ability to independently lead projects and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Preferred QualificationsExperience with Operations Research, mathematical optimization, routing, scheduling, or simulation models
Experience deploying and operating AI systems in production environments
Familiarity with MLOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, and model monitoring
Experience with vector databases, knowledge retrieval systems, and AI orchestration frameworks
Experience mentoring junior team members or leading technical initiatives
Exposure to logistics, supply chain, marketplaces, or large-scale operational environments
Nice to HaveExperience with geospatial analytics and routing optimization
Experience with forecasting and demand planning models
Familiarity with Arabic and multilingual NLP
Contributions to open-source projects, technical publications, or research initiatives
Why Join Bosta?
Solve complex real-world problems at a massive operational scale
Build AI systems that directly influence business decisions and customer experience
Own end-to-end solutions from ideation to production
Work with a highly collaborative team across data, engineering, product, and operations
Shape the future of AI and optimization within one of the region's leading logistics technology companies
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, Applied AI, or related fields
- Strong foundation in statistics, machine learning, and data science methodologies
- Proven experience building and deploying production machine learning systems
- Strong expertise in Python and common ML frameworks such as scikit-learn, XGBoost, PyTorch, TensorFlow, or similar
- Experience designing and implementing NLP solutions and working with modern language models
- Hands-on experience with LLM applications, agentic workflows, RAG systems, tool-calling frameworks, and prompt engineering
- Strong knowledge of software engineering best practices, APIs, testing, version control, and system design
- Experience working with cloud platforms and scalable data infrastructure
- Ability to independently lead projects and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Experience with Operations Research, mathematical optimization, routing, scheduling, or simulation models
- Experience deploying and operating AI systems in production environments
- Familiarity with MLOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, and model monitoring
- Experience with vector databases, knowledge retrieval systems, and AI orchestration frameworks
- Experience mentoring junior team members or leading technical initiatives
- Exposure to logistics, supply chain, marketplaces, or large-scale operational environments
- Experience with geospatial analytics and routing optimization
- Experience with forecasting and demand planning models
- Familiarity with Arabic and multilingual NLP
- Contributions to open-source projects, technical publications, or research initiatives
What We Do
Established in 2017, Bosta is a pioneering tech-driven logistics company providing next-day delivery and fast transfer services to e-commerce businesses across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and streamlining operations, we are committed to disrupting the logistics industry. Our all-in-one delivery solutions blend innovation with expert knowledge, enabling us to meet the evolving needs of businesses and empower them to grow in a fast-paced market.
