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We are seeking a hands-on, forward-thinking Machine Learning Technical Lead with deep expertise in traditional ML, NLP, Generative AI, and causal inference, and a strong understanding of multimodal large language models (LLMs) capable of processing both image and text data. The ideal candidate will lead the development, scaling, and evaluation of cutting-edge AI systems that deliver high business value from complex, high-volume datasets. This role involves team leadership, cloud-native ML deployment (AWS/Azure), statistical rigor, and clear communication of AI-driven insights to both technical and non-technical stake holders Key Responsibilities: Lead the design, development, and deployment of machine learning systems covering: Predictive modelling NLP tasks: NER, summarization, classification Generative AI: LLMs with prompt engineering and fine-tuning Causal inference and impact evaluation Multimodal modelling using vision-language models (e.g., CLIP, BLIP, GPT-4V) for use cases that involve image and text inputs Build and scale models that support impact evaluation, uplift modelling, and causal inference, using frameworks like Do Why, EconML, or CausalNex. Collaborate with stakeholders to define, quantify, and evaluate the causal impact of product interventions, policy changes, or ML-driven decisions. Architect scalable ML pipelines on AWS or Azure, handling high-throughput, multi-source data ingestion and model orchestration. Guide the integration of LLMs and prompt engineering into business workflows (e.g., classification, summarization, generative reasoning). Conduct deep exploratory data analysis (EDA) using statistical techniques: hypothesis testing, correlation analysis, regression diagnostics. Ensure robust MLOps practices including CI/CD, automated retraining, performance monitoring, and rollback strategies. Present AI findings, impact estimates, and strategic implications to technical peers, executives, and cross-functional partners. Mentor and manage a team of data scientists and ML engineers, fostering best practices and continuous innovation. Required Skills and Qualifications: Bachelors or Master’s in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, or related quantitative field. 6+ years of experience in AI/ML development, with 2+ years in a technical leadership capacity. Hands-on experience with: Predictive modelling (e.g., regression, XGBoost, tree-based models) NLP systems (e.g., NER, summarization, classification) Generative AI models (e.g., GPT, LLaMA) and prompt engineering Causal inference frameworks (e.g., DoWhy, EconML, Pyro) Strong statistical foundation with expertise in experimental design, counterfactual analysis, and impact evaluation. Proficiency in Python, PySpark, and libraries like scikit-learn, Hugging Face Transformers, and REST framework Candidate must be in Chennai or in the nearby districts, or in the nearby states of Kerala, Karnataka and willing to relocate to Chennai
