Associate Lead Data Scientist

5 - 8 years

8 - 12 Lacs

Posted:6 hours ago| Platform: Naukri logo

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Job Purpose
To contribute to the design, development, and optimization of AI-driven search systems and machine learning models that deliver intelligent, scalable, and accurate search experiences across BFL businesses. The role supports the enterprise-wide AI capability for search, ranking, and personalization while working closely with business and technical teamsDuties and Responsibilities
  • Contribute to the development and optimization of enterprise-wide search systems and models.
  • Design and implement algorithms to improve indexing, query relevance, and search accuracy.
  • Support taxonomy, ontology, and metadata model creation for better search outcomes.
  • Collaborate with business units (Loans, Insurance, Investments) to build AI-enabled search features.
  • Conduct analysis of user behavior and system metrics to refine search performance.
  • Work with engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver integrated search solutions.
  • Develop production-grade ML systems for ranking, personalization, and recommendations.
  • Participate in proof-of-concept initiatives with internal and external partners.
  • Follow best practices in software engineering including CI/CD, testing, and monitoring.
  • Keep abreast of emerging developments in AI/ML to apply them in practical solutions.

  • Key Decisions / Dimensions
  • Design and coding approaches for assigned modules.
  • Choice of algorithms, tools, and frameworks for implementation.
  • Recommendations on improving performance, accuracy, or customer experience.
  • Task prioritization within assigned projects.

  • Major Challenges
  • Designing scalable models that can support high-volume search traffic.
  • Balancing performance, accuracy, and latency in production search systems.
  • Keeping up with advancements in AI/ML while aligning with business priorities.
  • Ensuring reliable and seamless customer search experience.

  • Required Qualifications and Experience
    Educational Qualifications:
  • BTech/MTech/BE/MSc in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields.
    Work Experience:
  • 58 years in Search, Information Retrieval, NLP, and Machine Learning.
  • Hands-on experience in deploying ML/AI-based systems at scale.
  • Experience mentoring junior engineers (preferred).
    Mandatory Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of search technologies (indexing, faceted search, NLP-based search).
  • Programming skills in Python, Java, or Scala.
  • Familiarity with ML/DL frameworksTensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, Keras.
  • Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases (Cosmos DB, MongoDB, Cassandra).
  • Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, Git, Jenkins, testing frameworks.
  • Good understanding of data structures, algorithms, OOP concepts, and Linux.
    Preferred Skills (Nice to Have):
  • Experience with Elasticsearch/Solr, Lucene-based engines.
  • Knowledge of distributed systems and container platforms (Docker/Kubernetes).
  • Understanding of cloud-based ML deployments (Azure/AWS/GCP).
  • Exposure to personalization/recommendation systems.
  • Research exposure or certifications in AI/ML.
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