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Lead Data Scientist

YO HR CONSULTANCY
California, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Lead Data Scientist

Location : USA - Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, NY, Santa Clara

Experience : 12 - 18 Years

Total Experience - 12-18 Years&

Minimum 5 years of experience in Python, Artificial Intelligence, Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, machine learning, and data science.&

Pre Sales experience

ability to communicate really well is mandatory.

We are looking for an experienced& Senior Lead Data Scientist / ML Engineer & with a strong blend of& pre-sales & expertise,& team leadership , and& technical proficiency & across classical machine learning, deep learning, and& generative AI . You will engage in high-level client discussions, drive technical sales strategies, and lead a team to design and implement cutting-edge ML solutions. This is a strategic role requiring both thought leadership and hands-on technical contributions.

Roles Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Pre-Sales Client Engagement
  • Collaborate with the sales and business development teams to identify client needs and formulate AI / ML solutions.
  • Present technical concepts, project proposals, and proof-of-concepts (POCs) to prospects and clients.
  • Translate complex client requirements into actionable project scopes, estimates, and technical proposals.
  • Leadership Team Management
  • Provide direction, mentorship, and performance feedback to a team of data scientists and ML engineers.
  • Establish best practices in solution design, code reviews, model validation, and production deployment.
  • Drive the strategic roadmap for AI initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and market trends.
  • Classical Machine Learning Statistical Modeling
  • Apply classical machine learning techniques (e.g., regression, clustering, decision trees, ensemble methods) to solve diverse business problems.
  • Design and optimize data pipelines, feature engineering processes, and model selection strategies.
  • Ensure robust model evaluation, tuning, and performance monitoring in production environments.
  • Deep Learning Generative AI
  • Develop and maintain deep learning models using frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch for tasks like computer vision, NLP, or recommendation systems.
  • Explore and build solutions leveraging generative AI (GANs, VAEs, or transformer-based architectures) for innovative product features and services.
  • Champion research and experimentation with state-of-the-art AI models, staying ahead of industry advances.
  • Project Delivery MLOps
  • Lead end-to-end ML project lifecycles, from data exploration and model development to deployment and post-launch maintenance.
  • Implement MLOps best practices (CI / CD, containerization, model versioning) on cloud or on-premise infrastructures.
  • Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to integrate ML solutions seamlessly into existing systems.
  • Stakeholder Management Communication
  • Serve as a key technical advisor to executive leadership, product managers, and client teams.
  • Communicate complex AI / ML findings in clear, actionable terms to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Advocate data-driven decision-making and foster a culture of innovation within the organization.

Required Qualifications

  • Education Experience
  • Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
  • 12 years & of relevant industry experience in data science or ML engineering, with& 5 years & in a leadership or management capacity.
  • Technical Expertise
  • Pre-Sales : Demonstrated experience in client-facing roles, solutioning, and proposal development.
  • Classical ML : Skilled in traditional algorithms (regression, classification, clustering, etc.) and statistical methods.
  • Deep Learning : Hands-on expertise with frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) for CNNs, RNNs, transformer architectures, etc.
  • Generative AI : Practical exposure to GANs, VAEs, or large language models, with a track record of building generative models.
  • MLOps : Familiarity with CI / CD pipelines, Docker / Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Leadership Communication
  • Proven ability to mentor and lead data science / ML engineering teams to meet project goals.
  • Exceptional communication skills for presenting to clients, stakeholders, and executive leadership.
  • Experience in agile methodologies and project management, balancing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Preferred / Bonus Skills

  • Experience in& big data & ecosystems (Spark, Hadoop) for large-scale data processing.
  • Background in& NLP ,& computer vision , or& recommendation systems .
  • Knowledge of& DevOps & tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Terraform) for infrastructure automation.
  • Track record of published research or contributions to open-source AI projects.
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