Associate Director Data Science

Role Overview: As an Associate Director Data Science at Firstsource Solutions Limited, your role will involve developing and optimizing advanced machine learning algorithms with a focus on natural language processing. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that solutions meet industry-specific needs while upholding ethical standards. Key Responsibilities: - Data Analysis and Preprocessing: Analyze and preprocess diverse datasets related to the mortgage industry to ensure data quality and relevance for model training. - Model Development and Fine-Tuning: Research and implement state-of-the-art NLP models, particularly focusing on pre-training and instruction tuning for domain-specific applications. Utilize techniques like RLHF to enhance model alignment with human preferences. - Algorithm Implementation: Develop and optimize machine learning algorithms to improve model performance, accuracy, and efficiency. Experiment with different architectures to find the most suitable fit for project requirements. - Collaboration: Collaborate with domain experts to incorporate industry knowledge into model development, ensuring actionable outputs. - Experimentation: Conduct experiments to validate model hypotheses, analyze results, and iterate on model improvements. - Documentation: Maintain thorough documentation of methodologies, experiments, and results to ensure transparency and reproducibility. - Ethics and Bias Mitigation: Implement responsible AI practices by identifying potential biases in data and models and applying mitigation strategies. Qualifications Required: Must-Have: - Strong background in machine learning, deep learning, and NLP. - Proficiency in Python and experience with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch. - Experience with NLP frameworks and libraries (e.g., Hugging Face Transformers). - Hands-on experience in fine-tuning large language models (LLMs) for domain-specific tasks. - Proficiency in handling large datasets, feature engineering, and statistical analysis. - Strong analytical skills for solving complex problems using data-driven approaches. - Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Nice-to-Have: - Masters or Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field. - Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) for scalable computing solutions. - Understanding of ethical considerations in AI development, including bias detection and mitigation. Company Overview: Firstsource Solutions Limited, a specialized global business process services partner under the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, offers transformational solutions across various industries. With a presence in multiple countries, the company's collaborative culture fosters innovation and ensures future-focused outcomes. Compensation And Benefits: The compensation package for this role ranges from 45 to 48 LPA (CTC) and includes flexible working hours, health and wellness programs, professional development opportunities, access to cutting-edge technology, and a collaborative and innovative work environment.,