Senior Data Scientist

About Us

Ushur delivers the worlds first Customer Experience Automation platform built specifically for regulated industries. Purpose-built for delivering ideal self-service, Ushur infuses intelligence into digital experiences for the most delightful and impactful customer engagements. Equipped with guardrails and compliance-ready infrastructure, Ushur powers vertical AI Agents for healthcare, financial services and insurance use cases.Designed for rapid code-less deployment with flexible, advanced capabilities for IT and business teams, enterprises can transform customer and employee journeys at scale in the fastest time to value.

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Title:

Senior Data Scientist

Experience:

4-6 Years

Location:

Bangalore

Work Mode:

Hybrid

About The Role

Were looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join our team building innovative applications powered by modern AI technologies. Youll work on developing smart, user-facing features, integrating AI into real-world systems, and contributing to scalable, high-quality software. This is a great opportunity to grow your skills while working on impactful, forward-looking projects.

Responsibilities

• Build next-generation AI-powered applications using large language models (LLMs), agentic frameworks, and modern ML infrastructure.
• Develop and integrate intelligent agents into enterprise production systems, enabling features like multi-turn conversations, code understanding, and task automation.
• Implement scalable retrieval and generation pipelines using techniques like RAG (retrieval-augmented generation), vector search, and prompt engineering.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teamsincluding product, research, and platform engineeringto bring AI features from prototype to production.
• Write high-quality, maintainable code (primarily in Python) and contribute to system design discussions.
• Stay up to date with the latest developments in the LLM/AI ecosystem and help evaluate tools, models, and frameworks for real-world use.
• Participate in code reviews, share knowledge with peers, and continuously improve engineering practices.
  

Qualifications

• 46 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 2 years focused on machine learning or AI-based applications.
• Familiarity with and enthusiasm for using AI tools to enhance efficiency and innovation.
• Solid coding and debugging skills in Python, along with strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and system design.
• Experience working with large language models (e.g., OpenAI, Claude, Mistral), vector databases (e.g., FAISS, Weaviate), and ML toolkits.
• Familiarity with techniques like fine-tuning, embeddings, RAG pipelines, or multi-agent systems (bonus if you&aposve built or deployed any).
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving tools and models.
• A strong sense of ownership, curiosity, and willingness to grow into deeper AI/ML expertise over time.
  

Nice-to-haves

• M.S in Computational linguistics, Applied Math or other CS related disciplines
• Strong publication record around NLP/RL/ML at forums like NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, EMNLP etc
• Exposure to MLOps platforms (MLFlow, DVC etc) and Big Data ecosystem.
  

Why Join Us

• Thriving Company Culture: At Ushur, we foster a values-driven culture that prioritizes respect, inclusion, and collaboration. We empower every individual to thrive, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful impact in a supportive and dynamic environment.
• Bring Your Whole Self to Work: We celebrate diversity and believe that innovative ideas thrive in an inclusive environment where every team member is valued. As a dynamic start-up, we recognize that every individual makes a significant impact.
• Rest and Recharge: We encourage work-life balance with 20 days of flexible paid time off annually. Your well-being matters, and we make space for it.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Your health is a priority. We provide preventive health check-ups, medical insurance coverage for employees and their dependents, wellness sessions, and expert-led health talks at the office.
• Invest in Your Future: We offer competitive compensation and stock options to give you a stake in Ushurs success. Youll grow with us while contributing meaningfully to our journey.
• Embrace Growth: Growth Mindset is one of our core values we believe in lifelong learning. Employees are encouraged to explore certification courses and professional development, with reimbursement opportunities. Youll also have access to the Ushur Communitys vast learning resources.
• Flexible Work Options: We recognize the need for flexibility. Depending on your role and location, we offer an in-office or hybrid work model that supports both collaboration and personal well-being.