Junior Data Scientist

3 days ago

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India GITAA Full time ₹ 5,00,000 - ₹ 15,00,000 per year

About GITAA:

GITAA, an IIT Madras incubated company, is founded by experienced academics from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. Our founders bring in a wealth of expertise and knowledge in data science and engineering disciplines. GITAA is a leading provider of edtech solutions, training and technology consulting services. We build custom AI & ML solutions that turn data into business outcomes. Recent work spans retail analytics (SERVQUAL-based customer segmentation on service-request data to drive upsell, cross-sell, and loyalty), engineering analytics in manufacturing (self-supervised anomaly detection under sparse labels to cut scrap and downtime), data audit & governance (DGQI evaluations with IIT Madras to close policy–practice gaps), sports analytics (real-time cricket innings forecasts and dynamic win probabilities), and aviation—including regional carriers like FLY91—(network and revenue optimization across route profitability, demand forecasting, dynamic pricing, on-time performance, and customer segmentation). These are a few of our focus areas; we're continually expanding into new domains.

Job Description:

We are looking for Junior Data Scientists who are passionate about mathematics, data science, and Python programming. You will work alongside subject matter experts to create innovative, impactful solutions and contribute to the development of data-driven applications. Candidates with knowledge of data analytics, AI/ML methods, and tools will be given preference.

Responsibilities:

  • Conceptualize and develop solutions in core subjects such as linear algebra, statistics, and probability.
  • Design and implement solutions for data science and machine learning problems, Python language and toolboxes.
  • Qualifications:
  • B.Tech, Dual Degree, M.Tech, or Master's in Engineering, Computer Science or Data Science from a reputed institution, with a minimum CGPA of 7.5.
  • Minimum 1+ years of industry or research experience in data science and machine learning.

Required Skills:

  • Strong foundation in statistics, linear algebra, probability, and basic ML algorithms, with excellent analytical skills.
  • Proficiency in Python; experience with IDEs such as PyCharm or VS Code.
  • Hands-on SQL with MySQL and PostgreSQL. Familiarity with Git and GitHub;
  • LLM/GenAI fundamentals: prompting; embeddings/tokenization; using APIs/libraries (e.g., Hugging Face, OpenAI); basics of RAG and evaluation.
  • AI algorithms & foundations beyond the basics: regularization, ensembles, search/optimization heuristics.
  • Reinforcement learning basics: MDPs, bandits, policy/value methods; exposure to Gym or RLlib is a plus.
  • Deployment exposure: simple services/apps with FastAPI/Flask or Streamlit; packaging and virtual environments.
  • Big data & systems: willingness to explore front-end/back-end concepts and big data frameworks (e.g., Spark, Kafka); containers/cloud familiarity (Docker; AWS/Azure/GCP).
  • Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong time management; able to work independently and within teams.

What We Offer:

  • A collaborative, intellectually rich environment in Chennai.
  • Opportunities to work on meaningful EdTech innovations.
  • Exposure to real-world AI/ML applications in the education sector.
  • Chance to work alongside IITM professors and domain specialists from the industry
  • Salary: To be determined based on experience and qualifications.

Interested candidates may send their resume to:

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