Data Scientist

fido· R&D
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📍 Hybrid📍 Tel Aviv-Yafo, center, IsraelFull Time

About this role

Who are we

Fido empowers millions across Africa to take control of their finances with ease. As a leader in cutting-edge financial technology,

Fido clears the way for building credit, securing instant loans, making smart investments, and obtaining tailored insurance. No banker’s hours, no hidden fees – just endless opportunities.

From city centers to rural communities, Fido is breaking barriers and creating financial freedom, providing access to innovative tools and services that foster growth and empowerment. By leveraging advanced technology, 

Fido is shaping a future of opportunity and financial inclusion across the continent.

Join the team and be a part of leading this transformative change, driving impact where it matters most.


What you will do

  • Be the end-to-end owner of the model development life cycle - from understanding business needs through research and up to productization and monitoring.
  • Apply cutting edge ML/DL technologies to solve actual business problems that will be an invaluable part of Fido product.
  • Work in a highly professional multidisciplinary group of Data Scientists, Data Engineers and Data Analysts.
  • Work with diverse data types (tabular, visual, textual, time-series, geo-spatial, graphs, and more) to create models in the finance, risk management, recovery and fraud domains.

Who you are

  • 3 + years of hands-on experience as a data scientist in tech companies. 
  • M.Sc in a quantitative field (Computer Science \ Engineering \ Mathematics \ Statistics or similar) with focus on applied statistics, AI, machine learning, or related fields.
  • Proven record of translating business and product needs into successful scientific and production grade solutions.
  • Strong analytical skills and experience analyzing complex data.
  • Team player with strong communication skills.
  • Strong Engineering Orientation: You are a builder who writes clean, production-ready code, not just research scripts.
  • High proficiency in python.
  • Hands-on experience with machine learning & deep learning frameworks such as Sklearn and Pytorch or Tensorflow.
  • Knowledge in AWS serving and tools - advantage.
  • Vision and NLP experience - advantage.
  • Generative AI: Hands-on experience with the Modern LLM stack (e.g., RAG, LangChain, fine-tuning open-source models, and prompt engineering)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Data Scientist position at fido?
The salary for this Data Scientist role at fido is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Data Scientist position at fido located?
This Data Scientist role at fido is based in Hybrid, Tel Aviv-Yafo, center, Israel. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Data Scientist role at fido full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full Time position. It is posted as a Data Scientist role in the R&D department at fido.
Which team or department does the Data Scientist at fido belong to?
This Data Scientist position is part of the R&D department at fido. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Data Scientist position at fido?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to fido's official application portal hosted on bamboohr where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Data Scientist job at fido posted?
This Data Scientist position at fido was posted on Dec 30, 2025. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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