Senior Ds
ind ecolab global private
📍 ind - karnataka - bangalore - edc india🕐 1mo ago🔗 workday
Job Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
**Efficient & Reliable Independent Contributor**
* Independently design and implement complex data science projects, from initial concept through final deployment.
* Solve critical business problems with minimal oversight, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, impactful solutions.
* Proactively identify and address potential issues or opportunities for improvement in existing models and processes.
* Design scalable data and knowledge pipelines (chunking, indexing, vector stores) optimized for GenAI and enterprise use cases.
**Leadership and Mentorship**
* Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior data scientists and team members.
* Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.
**Advanced Model Development**
* Lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced predictive models and machine learning solutions.
* Ensure the scalability, reliability, and performance of data science solutions, implementing MLOps best practices.
* Architect GenAI solutions (RAG, agents, tool‑calling, multimodal systems) aligned to business workflows and constraints.
* Define robust GenAI evaluation frameworks covering quality, safety, cost, latency, and business impact.
**Strategic Collaboration**
* Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify and prioritize opportunities for leveraging data to drive strategic business solutions.
* Communicate complex analytical concepts and findings to non-technical stakeholders, influencing decision-making at the highest levels.
**Research and Innovation**
* Conduct in-depth research and analysis to develop innovative data science solutions that address complex business problems.
* Drive the adoption of cutting-edge techniques and best practices in data science, machine learning, and AI across the organization.
**Data Pipeline Management**
* Oversee the end-to-end data pipeline, from data collection and processing to model deployment, monitoring, and optimization.
* Implement robust validation and monitoring processes to ensure data quality and integrity.
**Thought Leadership**
* Stay abreast of the latest trends and advancements in the field of data science.
* Actively contribute to the organization's thought leadership through publications, presentations, and participation in industry events.
QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
* 8+ years of experience in data science or a related field, with a proven track record of leading and delivering high-impact projects.
* Deep expertise in advanced machine learning techniques, statistical modeling, and AI.
* Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, with extensive experience in machine learning libraries and frameworks (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
* Advanced skills in SQL and experience with big data technologies.
* Proven experience with MLOps practices and tools for model deployment, monitoring, and optimization.
* Exceptional problem-solving skills and a strategic mindset, with the ability to tackle complex data challenges.
* Strong leadership and mentorship abilities, with experience guiding and developing junior team members.
* Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.