Lead Data Scientist (GenAI)

Tiger Analytics; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An advanced analytics consulting firm in Toronto is seeking an experienced Data Scientist to leverage AI and Machine Learning. You will design and integrate advanced analytics solutions, collaborate with teams, and develop data products. Ideal candidates have 7+ years in data science with expertise in Python and generative algorithms. Attractive growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience as a Data Scientist.
• Experience with Python in functional programming.
• Expertise in supervised/unsupervised learning and generative algorithms.
• Experience designing and deploying models.

Responsibilities

• Implement efficient AI architectures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Stay updated on industry advancements in AI.
• Design, build and maintain data pipelines.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Python

Machine Learning

AI Solutions

Data Science

Deep Learning

Generative Algorithms

Tools

GCP

AWS Bedrock

Vertex AI

Spark Streaming

HuggingFace

Job description

Tiger Analytics is looking for experienced Data Scientists to join our fast-growing advanced analytics consulting firm. Our consultants bring deep expertise in Data Science, Machine Learning and AI. We are the trusted analytics partner for multiple Fortune 500 companies, enabling them to generate business value from data. Our business value and leadership has been recognized by various market research firms, including Forrester and Gartner. We are looking for top-notch talent as we continue to build the best global analytics consulting team in the world.

As a Data Scientist, you will apply strong expertise in AI through the use of machine learning, data mining, and information retrieval to design, prototype, and build next generation advanced analytics engines and services. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and business partners to define the technical problem statement and hypotheses to test. You will develop efficient and accurate analytical models which mimic business decisions and incorporate those models into analytical data products and tools. You will have the opportunity to drive current and future strategy by leveraging your analytical skills as you ensure business value and communicate the results.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement efficient Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures and integrate with enterprise data infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate solutions into operational processes and systems supporting various functions.
• Stay up to date with industry advancements in AI and apply modern technologies and methodologies to our systems.
• Design, build and maintain scalable and robust real-time data streaming pipelines using technologies such as GCP, Vertex AI, S3, AWS Bedrock, Spark Streaming, or similar.
• Develop data domains and data products for various consumption archetypes including Reporting, Data Science, AI/ML, Analytics etc.
• Ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of data pipelines and systems through effective monitoring, alerting, and incident management.
• Implement best practices in reliability engineering, including redundancy, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Collaborate closely with DevOps and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless deployment, operation, and maintenance of data systems.
• Mentor junior team members and engage in communities of practice to deliver high-quality data and AI solutions while promoting best practices, standards, and adoption of reusable patterns.
• Apply AI solutions to insurance-specific data use cases and challenges.
• Partner with architects and stakeholders to influence and implement the vision of the AI and data pipelines while safeguarding the integrity and scalability of the environment.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience working as a GenAI Data Science.
• Experience with Python from a functional programming paradigm, able to manage dependencies and virtual environments, along with version control in git.
• Experience with sequential algorithms (e.g., LSTM, RNN, transformer, etc.).
• Experience with Bedrock, JumpStart, HuggingFace.
• Experience evaluating ethical implications of AI and controlling for them (e.g., red-teaming).
• Expertise in supervised learning and unsupervised learning along with experience in deep learning and transfer learning.
• Experience in generative algorithms (e.g., GAN, VAE, etc.) as well as pre-trained models (e.g., LLaMa, SAM, etc.).
• Experience developing models from inception to deployment.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for significant career development in a fast-growing and challenging entrepreneurial environment with a high degree of individual responsibility.

Tiger Analytics provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.