About the team:
Hudhud Maps Data Science team’s mission is to harness the power of data to build intelligent solutions that elevate the user experience, optimize decision-making, and improve operational efficiencies. As a leader in this team, you will be at the forefront of using cutting-edge AI and machine learning models to solve complex challenges in the MENA region. You’ll work with and hire some of the brightest data science talent, leveraging state-of-the-art technologies such as machine learning, optimization, deep learning, and NLP to transform how cities are mapped and navigated, all while driving real-time impact through our in-house AI and data infrastructure.
What you will do:
- Develop a vision and thought leadership in the space of mapping and location-based intelligence, gaining deep expertise in this domain.
- Define a clear roadmap for the data science teams, ensuring alignment with both product and business goals, while driving team growth and development.
- Lead and scale a distributed Data Science team, collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve challenges in multiple subdomains, including POI (Points of Interest) collection and enrichment, road and map features generation, search, personalization and real-time navigation.
- Develop innovative AI models and data strategies to solve previously unsolvable problems, unlocking new opportunities for Hudhud Maps to deliver exceptional value to users.
- Collaborate with leadership to ensure data science initiatives directly contribute to the company’s strategic goals and have a meaningful impact on the organization.
- Partner with engineering and product teams to deliver major cross-functional projects that push the boundaries of mapping technology.
- Reimagine and reinvent how mapping and navigation are experienced in the region using AI-driven approaches.
- Foster collaboration with external AI communities, universities, and the broader tech ecosystem in the MENA region to raise the bar for applied AI.
What you will need:
- An advanced degree in a quantitative field such as computer science, statistics, economics, or mathematics.
- At least 8+ years of professional experience working in data science and machine learning teams.
- Strong experience in building, managing, and growing data science teams is essential.
- A proven track record of delivering high-impact AI solutions and successfully leading cross-functional projects.
- Experience launching new products and continuously improving them over time.
- Demonstrated ability to attract, retain, and nurture top-tier talent.
- A passion for fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and results.
- Excellent leadership, communication, critical thinking, and judgment skills.
- A strong motivation to make an impact and elevate the AI landscape in the region.