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Lead Data Scientist

Location: Pune

Exp: 7+ years

About the Role:

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Lead Data Scientist to spearhead AI/ML initiatives and oversee the development of advanced machine learning models, deep learning architectures, and generative AI systems. The ideal candidate will have 7-8 years of hands-on experience in data science, machine learning, and data engineering, with a strong focus on leadership, innovation, and generative AI technologies. You will be responsible for guiding a team, delivering AI solutions, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to meet business goals. The desired candidate should be well versed in AI/ML solutioning and should have worked on end to end Product Deliveries.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development and deployment of machine learning models, deep learning frameworks, and AI-driven solutions across the organization.
  • Work closely with stakeholders to define data-driven strategies and drive innovation using AI and machine learning.
  • Design and implement robust data pipelines and workflows in collaboration with data engineers and software developers.
  • Develop and deploy APIs using web frameworks for seamless integration of AI/ML models into production environments.
  • Mentor and lead a team of data scientists and engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering professional growth.
  • Leverage LangChain or LlamaIndex to enhance model integration, document management, and data retrieval capabilities.
  • Lead projects in Generative AI technologies, such as Large Language Models (LLM), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and AI agents, to create innovative AI-driven products and services.
  • Stay updated on the latest AI/ML trends, ensuring that cutting-edge methodologies are adopted across projects.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business problems into technical solutions and communicate findings effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Experience: 7-8 years of experience in data science and AI/ML, with a strong foundation in machine learning, deep learning, generative AI and data engineering.
  • Generative AI Expertise: Minimum 2 years of experience with generative AI. Hands-on experience with LLMs, RAG, and AI agents.
  • AI Agents & Frameworks: Hands-on experience with AI agent frameworks/libraries (e.g., AutoGen, CrewAI, OpenAI's Function Calling, Semantic Kernel, etc.).
  • Programming: Strong proficiency in Python, with experience using TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-learn.
  • LangChain & LlamaIndex: Experience integrating LLMs with structured and unstructured data.
  • Knowledge Graphs: Expertise in building and utilizing Knowledge Graphs for AI-driven applications.
  • SQL & NoSQL Databases: Hands-on experience with SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra, etc.).
  • API Development: Experience in developing APIs using Flask, FastAPI, or Django.
  • Cloud & MLOps: Experience working with AWS, GCP, Azure and MLOps best practices.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
  • Strong problem-solving ability with a focus on delivering scalable, impactful solutions.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with Computer Vision applications.
  • Chain of Thought Reasoning: Familiarity with CoT prompting and reasoning techniques.
  • Ontology: Understanding of ontologies for knowledge representation in AI systems.
  • Data Engineering: Experience with ETL pipelines and data engineering workflows.
  • Familiarity with big data tools like Spark, Hadoop, or distributed computing.

Why Join Us?

  • Be at the forefront of AI innovation, working on cutting-edge projects.
  • Collaborate with a talented team in a dynamic and innovative environment.
  • Competitive salary, benefits, and leadership opportunities.

Vinaya Kumbhar

Sr. HR Specialistvinaya.kumbhar@apptware.com

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