Data Scientist

Data Scientist

Bengaluru, India

Position Summary:

The Data Scientist will lead the development of data-driven solutions by leveraging traditional data science techniques and recent advancements in Generative AI to bring value to ADM. The role is integral to the Digital & Innovation team, driving rapid prototyping efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and developing innovative approaches to solve business problems. This position requires a blend of expertise in traditional machine learning models, data science practices, and emerging AI technologies to create value and improve business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end machine learning projects, from data exploration, modeling, and deployment, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Utilize traditional AI/data science methods (e.g., regression, classification, clustering) and advanced AI methods (e.g., neural networks, NLP) to address business problems and optimize processes.
• Implement and experiment with Generative AI models based on business needs using Prompt Engineering, Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) or Finetuning, using LLM's, LVM's, TTS etc.
• Collaborate with teams across Digital & Innovation, business stakeholders, software engineers, and product teams, to rapidly prototype and iterate on new models and solutions.
• Mentor and coach junior data scientists and analysts, fostering an environment of continuous learning and collaboration.
• Adapt quickly to new AI advancements and technologies, continuously learning and applying emerging methodologies to solve complex problems.
• Work closely with other teams (e.g., Cybersecurity, Cloud Engineering) to ensure the successful integration of models into production systems.
• Ensure models meet rigorous performance, accuracy, and efficiency standards, performing cross-validation, tuning, and statistical checks.
• Communicate results and insights effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, delivering clear recommendations for business impact.
• Ensure adherence to data privacy, security policies, and governance standards across all data science initiatives.

Standard Job Requirements:

• Proficient in Python, R, and SQL for data analysis, modeling, and data pipeline development.
• Experience with DevSecOps practices, and tools such as GitHub, Azure DevOps, Terraform, Bicep, AquaSec etc.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) and large-scale data processing tools (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).
• Strong understanding of both supervised and unsupervised learning models and techniques.
• Experience with frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and working knowledge of Generative AI models like GPT and GANs.
• Hands-on experience with Generative AI techniques, but with a balanced approach to leveraging them where they can add value.
• Proven experience in rapid prototyping and ability to iterate quickly to meet business needs in a dynamic environment.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in data science, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field. Masters degree or Ph.D. is a plus.
• 4+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or AI, with demonstrated success in building models that drive business outcomes.