Junior Data Scientist

Company Description

Wadhwani Foundation, founded in 2001 by Dr. Romesh Wadhwani, is a global non-profit dedicated to accelerating job growth in emerging economies. We lead initiatives across Entrepreneurship, Skilling, Innovation, and Digital Transformation.

Role: Junior Data Scientist (Contract, Individual Contributor, 100% Remote) – Skilling Network Initiative

Join us as a hands-on Junior Data Scientist for an immediate, fully remote contract role—driving impact in our Skilling Network.

What You'll Do:

• Build, fine-tune, and optimize Generative AI solutions (RAG, Conversational AI, Agent frameworks, LlamaIndex)
• Work directly with leading LLMs (open source & commercial) for reasoning, coding, and content generation
• Prototype and deploy AI products using Python and rapid prototyping tools like Streamlit
• Implement advanced NLP and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines
• Solve real-world problems with creativity and passion—bring your curiosity!

Requirements:

• 2+ years hands-on experience in Generative AI, LLMs, and NLP
• Strong coding skills in Python; experience with both open source and major proprietary LLMs
• Experience with AI Agents, Conversational AI, and RAG architectures
• Familiarity with rapid product prototyping (e.g., Streamlit)
• Bachelor's or Master's in Data Science, CS, Stats, or related field
• Independent, self-driven, and enjoys technical challenges

Note:

• This is a 100% remote, contract-based, individual contributor role. You will own your projects end-to-end.

If you love building GenAI solutions and enjoy pushing technical boundaries—apply now!