Lead Data Scientist

3 days ago

Pune, Maharashtra, India Persistent Full time ₹ 15,00,000 - ₹ 30,00,000 per year

About Position:

As the Lead Data Scientist, you will spearhead our advanced research efforts and drive innovation across generative AI, model fine-tuning, and agentic AI systems.

  • Role: Lead Data Scientist
  • Location: Pune
  • Experience: 10+ Years
  • Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

  • Define and execute the organization's AI research roadmap, identifying emerging opportunities in generative AI, large language models, and autonomous systems
  • Mentor and develop a team of 34 data scientists, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence
  • Prioritize research initiatives across generative models, model fine-tuning approaches, and agentic AI architecture
  • Guide the implementation of novel AI architectures, ensuring robust evaluation frameworks and deployment strategies
  • Partner with product, engineering, and business units to translate research breakthroughs into valuable applications and features
  • Establish processes for internal knowledge sharing, publication in top-tier conferences, and patent applications
  • Represent the organization at industry conferences, academic forums, and strategic partnerships

Expertise You'll Bring

  • Master's or BTech in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related field
  • Proven track record leading AI/ML development teams with demonstrated impact
  • Deep expertise in foundation models, generative AI systems, reinforcement learning, and agentic architecture.
  • Experience with large-scale model training, optimization techniques, and efficient fine-tuning approaches
  • Strong publication record in top ML conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR) or equivalent industry impact
  • Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate complex technical concepts

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
  • Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
  • Annual health check-ups
  • Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent Ltd. is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

  • We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
  • Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
  • If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

Let's unleash your full potential at Persistent

"Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind."

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