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Dear candidate, We found your profile suitable for our current opening, please go through the below JD for better understanding of the role, Job Description : Role : Lead Data Scientist / TA Exp : 12 - 20 years Mode of work : Hybrid Model (3daya WFO) Work Location : Hyderabad/Bangalore/Noida/Pune/Kolkata Job Description: We are looking for a highly experienced Lead Data Scientist / ML Engineer to drive innovation in Generative AI (GenAI) , search technologies , recommendation engines , and agentic AI systems . This role demands both technical excellence and strategic vision, combining deep hands-on expertise in AI/ML with proven leadership in building and scaling data science teams. Key Responsibilities: 1. Technical & Strategic Leadership Define and execute AI strategies aligned with business goals. Lead and mentor a high-performing team of data scientists and ML engineers. Drive architectural decisions and innovation in AI-powered products. 2. Generative & Agentic AI Build and deploy GenAI models for text generation and content automation. Develop agentic AI systems with autonomous task planning and decision-making capabilities. Apply latest deep learning advancements (transformers, diffusion models, etc.) to real-world use cases. 3. Search & Recommendation Systems Design scalable, high-performance search and recommendation platforms. Implement ML models for ranking, personalization, and relevance optimization. Leverage real-time feedback loops and experimentation (A/B testing). 4. Large Language Models (LLMs) Fine-tune and operationalize LLMs (e.g., GPT, BERT) for NLP tasks. Work closely with product teams to integrate LLMs into applications. Establish best practices for LLMOps, including prompt engineering and monitoring. 5. Machine Learning Engineering & MLOps Build robust ML pipelines for model development, deployment, and monitoring. Implement MLOps using CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure). Ensure responsible AI practices and data governance compliance. 6. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement Translate business needs into ML solutions in partnership with product and engineering teams. Communicate insights and recommendations to stakeholders across levels. Promote a culture of data-driven decision-making. 7. Research & Innovation Stay updated on the latest in AI/ML and contribute to R&D efforts. Encourage experimentation, POCs, and technical publications. Required Qualifications: Masters or PhD in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or related field. 12+ years of experience in data science/ML, with 5+ years in leadership roles. Strong experience in: Generative AI (e.g., GANs, VAEs, transformer models) Search & Recommendation Systems LLMs & NLP using frameworks like Hugging Face, TensorFlow, PyTorch Agentic AI and autonomous systems ML Engineering & MLOps Leadership skills with proven success in managing cross-functional teams. Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities. Preferred Skills: Experience with big data tools (Spark, Hadoop, Kafka). DevOps tools: Jenkins, GitLab CI, Terraform. Exposure to edge computing and distributed systems. Contributions to open-source AI/ML projects or research publications. Please check below link for organisation details https://www.tavant.com/ If interested , please drop your resume to dasari.gowri@tavant.com Regards Dasari Krishna Gowri Associate Manager - HR www.tavant.com
