Senior Data Scientist

Senior Data Scientist

Senior Data Scientist

About iFarmer

ifarmer is an award-winning agri-fintech business focusing on innovative financial services for smallholder farmers. ifarmer uses agriculture expertise, agronomic machine learning, remote sensing, and mobile phones to deliver financing, high-quality agriculture inputs, optimized farm advises and creates access to markets that can improve profitability for millions of farmers. We are on a mission to “Democratize Agriculture financing and Supply chain”. iFarmer works closely with multiple stakeholders across the agriculture value chain. We are supported by organizations such as UNCDF, UNESCAP, Asia Accelerator, Falcon Ventures, Startup Bangladesh, UNDP Youth CoLab, Acumen, and more.

Vacancy

1

Salary

BDT 120,000 – 150,000

Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Job Type

Full Time

What You’ll Do:

  • Define and execute the data science roadmap aligned with business priorities across agri-finance, supply chain, and operations.

  • Lead the development of credit risk models, demand and price forecasting, and geospatial monitoring systems.

  • Establish robust data architecture, governance, experimentation, and analytics frameworks.

  • Drive a pragmatic Build vs. Partner strategy, leveraging external APIs and technologies where appropriate.

  • Lead the adoption of LLM, voice-based AI, and intelligent automation to improve workflows and field accessibility.

  • Develop computer vision and satellite-based solutions for crop/livestock health, produce quality, risk assessment, and operational monitoring.

  • Ensure AI/ML solutions are production-ready, scalable, and reliable through effective MLOps practices.

  • Collaborate with operations, finance, and field teams to translate data insights into actionable business solutions.

  • Measure the real-world impact of data and AI initiatives and continuously improve models based on operational and field feedback.

  • Mentor the data team, manage technology partnerships, and communicate technical concepts clearly to leadership and non-technical stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For:

  • 4+ years of experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, or AI, including 2+ years in a leadership role.

  • Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and ML frameworks such as Scikit-learn, PyTorch, or TensorFlow.

  • Hands-on experience in at least two areas: Credit Risk/Alternative Data Modeling, NLP/LLMs, Computer Vision, Geospatial & Remote Sensing, or Time-Series Forecasting.

  • Experience deploying ML models in production, working with GCP/AWS/Azure, and integrating APIs.

  • Ability to translate technical solutions into business value and strategy.

  • Strong leadership, emotional intelligence, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Experience managing multi-stakeholder projects in fast-paced environments.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Bangla.

  • Experience in agri-tech, fintech, or emerging-market analytics is preferred.

  • Familiarity with satellite platforms such as Sentinel and Google Earth Engine is preferred.

  • Knowledge of MLOps, data engineering pipelines, and experimentation design is an advantage.

Pay & Perks:

  • Competitive salary package

  • TA/DA for Field Visits

  • Annual salary review

  • Festival bonus

  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage

  • Weekly 2 days off

  • Lunch facility

  • Friendly, collaborative, and inclusive work environment

  • Indoor & outdoor sports and recreational activities

  • Opportunity to work with dynamic and cross-functional teams

  • Culture that encourages learning, growth, and innovation

Apply Procedure:

If you think you are suitable for the position, you are requested to send your CV to

career@ifarmer.asia by mentioning Application for Senior Data Scientist in the subject line.

iFarmer

iFarmer is a technology company that enables small-scale farmers and Agri Businesses to maximize their profit

Contact

Hotline (Free Call)

Calling hours

Sat-Thu, 10AM-06PM

Address

Singapore
3 Fraser Street #05-24, Duo Tower, 3 Temasek Avenue, Centennial Tower, #17-01, Singapore 039190

Bangladesh
House NE (B) 3B, Road - 74 Gulshan-2, Dhaka-1212

Visiting Hours: Sun-Thu (Appointment Basis)

iFarmer

iFarmer is a technology company that enables small-scale farmers and Agri Businesses to maximize their profit

Contact

Hotline (Free Call)

Calling hours

Sat-Thu, 10AM-06PM

Address

Singapore
3 Fraser Street #05-24, Duo Tower, 3 Temasek Avenue, Centennial Tower, #17-01, Singapore 039190

Bangladesh
House NE (B) 3B, Road - 74 Gulshan-2, Dhaka-1212

Visiting Hours: Sun-Thu (Appointment Basis)

Membership

iFarmer is a technology company that enables small-scale farmers and Agri Businesses to maximize their profit

Contact

Hotline (Free Call)

Calling hours

Sat-Thu, 10AM-06PM

Address

Singapore
3 Fraser Street #05-24, Duo Tower, 3 Temasek Avenue, Centennial Tower, #17-01, Singapore 039190

Bangladesh
House NE (B) 3B, Road - 74 Gulshan-2, Dhaka-1212

Visiting Hours: Sun-Thu (Appointment Basis)

Membership