Lead Data Scientist (Pune)

Job Title: Senior Data Scientist Location: Hyderabad / Pune Experience: 8+ Years (Senior Level) Compensation: ₹2.6 Lakh per month Qualification: Bachelor’s / Master’s Data Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML), Statistics, Mathematics, or related fields About the Role: We are looking for an experienced Senior Data Scientist to lead and deliver advanced analytics and AI/ML solutions. The ideal candidate will work on large-scale datasets, build production-grade machine learning models, and collaborate closely with business, engineering, and product teams to drive data-driven decisions. Roles & Responsibilities Analyze large and complex datasets to uncover actionable insights and patterns Design, develop, and optimize Machine Learning and AI models for predictive and prescriptive analytics Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable data solutions Build and maintain data pipelines; perform data wrangling using Python, R, and SQL Communicate insights through effective data visualization and storytelling Evaluate, monitor, and continuously improve model performance Deploy and manage ML/AI models on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Ensure data quality, governance, and compliance with organizational standards Must-Have Skills: 8–10+ years of hands-on experience in Data Science / Machine Learning / AI projects Strong proficiency in Python (pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch) or R Deep understanding of machine learning algorithms, statistical modeling, and data mining techniques Solid SQL skills and experience with data pipelines (Airflow, Spark, etc.) Experience with data visualization tools : Power BI, Tableau, Matplotlib, Seaborn Hands-on experience with cloud ML platforms (AWS SageMaker, Azure ML, Google AI Platform) Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills Good-to-Have Skills: Experience in Deep Learning, NLP, or Time Series Analysis Exposure to MLOps and CI/CD pipelines for ML deployment Experience in Prompt Engineering, RAG, Context Engineering, or Agentic AI Relevant certifications or strong project portfolios in Data Science / ML