Data Scientist, Ai

Job Title Data Scientist AI Hybrid For more than 80 years Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement We are a global company at the intersection of education and technology focused on collaboration innovation and creativity to deliver a best in class educational experience and make Kaplan a great place to work Our offices in India opened in Bengaluru in 2018 Since then our team has fueled growth and innovation across the organization impacting students worldwide We are eager to grow and expand with skilled professionals like you who use their talent to build solutions enable effective learning and improve students lives The future of education is here and we are eager to work alongside those who want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them As a Data Scientist AI at Kaplan you will play a pivotal role in driving data-informed decisions and developing cutting-edge solutions that enhance our educational products and services You will leverage your expertise in machine learning statistical modeling and data analysis to extract meaningful insights from complex educational datasets You will collaborate with product managers engineers and educators to identify opportunities for innovation and develop data-driven solutions that directly impact student learning and teacher effectiveness Primary Key Responsibilities Develop and deploy advanced machine learning models Design implement and evaluate machine learning models for tasks such as personalized learning recommendations student performance prediction content optimization and educational resource analysis Hands on experience in preparation of evaluation datasets and defining evaluation metrics for model training experiments Conduct in-depth data analysis Explore and analyze large datasets from various sources e g student learning platforms assessment data user behavior logs to identify trends patterns and insights that inform product development and educational strategies Design and execute experiments Develop and implement A B testing and other experimental designs to evaluate the effectiveness of educational interventions and product features Communicate insights and recommendations Effectively communicate complex data insights and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences through visualizations presentations and reports Collaborate with cross-functional teams Work closely with product managers engineers educators and researchers to define project goals develop data-driven solutions and ensure successful implementation Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements Continuously research and evaluate new machine learning techniques tools and best practices relevant to the education technology domain Contribute to the development of data infrastructure Work with data engineers to ensure data quality accessibility and scalability Work on building products and features that use Generative AI Hybrid Schedule 3 days remote 2 days in office 30-day notification period preferred Minimum Qualifications Bachelor s Master s in Computer Science Statistics Mathematics or a related field 3 years of experience as a Data Scientist with a proven track record of developing and deploying machine learning models in a production environment Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python with libraries like scikit-learn TensorFlow PyTorch pandas NumPy and LLMs ChatGPT Gemini Llama Claude etc Strong Proficiency in Transformer Architecture Multimodality RAG Pipelines and Prompt Engineering Experience with statistical modeling data mining and machine learning algorithms Experience in SQL and working with relational databases Experience working with cloud platforms e g AWS GCP Azure Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear and concise language Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Experience with MLOps workflow with tools such as Weights and Biases MLFLow etc Experience in integrating model monitoring in production Passion for education and a desire to make a positive impact on student learning Experience with educational data and learning analytics is a plus Experience with Natural Language Processing and CNN Models is a plus Preferred Qualifications Publications in peer-reviewed journals or conferences related to machine learning or education technology Experience working with large-scale educational datasets Experience with recommender systems Experience with time series analysis At Kaplan we believe in attracting rewarding and retaining exceptional talent Our compensation philosophy is designed to be competitive within the market reflecting the value we place on the skills experience and contributions of our employees while taking into account labor market trends and total rewards The specific compensation offered will be determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate s qualifications relevant experience education skills and market data Beyond base salary our comprehensive total rewards package includes Hybrid work model provides a flexible work life balance Voluntary Provident Fund is an additional voluntary contribution scheme associated with the statutory Employee Provident Fund EPF Our Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for our employees and close family members Comprehensive health benefits new hire eligibility starts on day 1 of employment Generous Paid Time Off includes National holidays 10 Earned leaves 15 sick leave 12 plus one 1 volunteer day to participate and give back to our local communities Gratuity is applicable upon completion of 5 years as per the Gratuity Act We are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment where every employee can thrive You can learn more about our full benefits package and total rewards philosophy Location Bangalore KA India Additional Locations Employee Type Employee Job Functional Area Data Science Analytics Business Unit 00091 Kaplan Higher ED Diversity Inclusion Statement Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity promotes equity and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age race creed color national origin ancestry marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability veteran status nationality or sex We believe that diversity strengthens our organization fuels innovation and improves our ability to serve our students customers and communities Learn more about our culture Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records Kaplan complies with related background check regulations including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants such as those positions requiring interaction with minors financial records or other sensitive and or confidential information Kaplan is a drug-free workplace and complies with applicable laws