Data Science Expert

We help the world run better
At SAP we keep it simple: you bring your best to us and well bring out the best in you. Were builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce and we need your unique talents to help shape whats next. The work is challenging but it matters. Youll find a place where you can be yourself prioritize your wellbeing and truly belong. Whats in it for you Constant learning skill growth great benefits and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

What youll build:

In this role youll turn data into decisions by identifying high-value business problems framing them analytically and delivering models and insights that improve customer outcomes and product performance. Youll work across exploratory analysis statistical modeling experimentation forecasting segmentation anomaly detection causal analysis and machine learning while partnering closely with product engineering sales operations or finance stakeholders. Your work will not stop at model accuracy: youll define success metrics quantify impact translate findings into business actions and help teams prioritize based on value risk and feasibility. Youll also contribute to AI-driven analytics using NLP embeddings and LLM-assisted workflows for summarization classification knowledge extraction and decision support. The role requires someone who can connect business context with rigorous analysis explain trade-offs clearly and influence roadmap decisions with evidence.

What you bring:

• Strong command of Python and SQL for data extraction statistical analysis feature engineering model development and analytical automation
• You have a deep understanding of statistics and probability including hypothesis testing experiment design A/B testing regression causal thinking and interpreting uncertainty
• You have hands-on experience with a range of machine learning techniques such as classification forecasting clustering recommendation systems anomaly detection and propensity modeling
• You are skilled at framing business problems into measurable analytical questions defining success metrics and connecting model outputs to commercial or operational decisions
• You excel at building clear data narratives through dashboards visualizations presentations and concise executive communication
• You demonstrate practical expertise in feature selection model validation error analysis bias identification and balancing trade-offs between accuracy and usability
• You have exposure to modern AI approaches including NLP generative AI and LLM-assisted analytics (e.g. semantic search text classification summarization prompt-based analysis)
• You are experienced with modern analytics and data platforms such as notebooks BI tools cloud data warehouses Spark and large-scale data processing environments
• You have a strong understanding of data quality lineage governance and the discipline required to produce trustworthy and reusable analyses

About You

• 6 years of data science experience
• You are curious and bring a structured approach to problem-solving with the ability to break down complex challenges into clear actionable steps
• You are a strong collaborator who enjoys working cross-functionally and influencing decisions through data
• You are motivated by driving real-world impact ensuring your analyses and models lead to measurable business outcomes
• You continuously seek to learn and stay current with evolving data science and AI trends

Where you belong:

You will be part of a growing AI and industry expert team dedicated to serving customers across theKingdom of Saudi Arabia / United Arab Emirates. We are building a collaborative highimpact environment that brings together deep AI expertise strong industry knowledge and regional understanding to help customers innovate transform and lead in their markets.

This team thrives on working together to turn complex business challenges into practical scalable solutions. You will find an environment that values curiosity ownership and continuous learning where new ideas are encouraged and realworld impact is a place for people who enjoy building something new. You will thrive here if you are customercentric motivated by meaningful outcomes and comfortable navigating ambiguity in a fastevolving AI landscape.

About the team

We work closely with decision-makers challenge assumptions with data and give data scientists room to influence strategy not just produce analysis. We value sharp thinking business curiosity and clear communication.

Bring out your best
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database analytics intelligent technologies and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide we are purpose-driven and future-focused with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries people or platforms we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP you can bring out your best.

We win with inclusion
SAPs culture of inclusion focus on health and well-being and flexible working models help ensure that everyone regardless of background feels included and can run at their best. At SAP we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

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Requisition ID: 450223 Work Area: Software-Design and Development Expected Travel: 0 - 10% Career Status: Professional Employment Type: Regular Full Time Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid