Sr Data Scientist

PRGX; Medellín; Presencial; COP 167.400.000 - 234.360.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

PRGX in Medellín, Colombia, is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to design, develop, and deploy generative AI models, with a focus on text generation and semantic entity extraction, in production.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, mentor junior data scientists, stay current with AI research, and work with engineering and product teams to integrate models into production environments. This role requires a Master’s degree and 3–5 years of experience building scalable ML systems.

Formación

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 3-5 years experience as Data Scientist or ML Engineer with production Generative AI deployments.
• Experience with Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), fine-tuning LLMs, prompt tuning, Graph RAGs, and knowledge graphs.
• Strong ML/deep learning and probabilistic modeling background.
• Proficiency with PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX, Scikit-learn, and Keras.
• Experience building large-scale data pipelines and processing systems.
• Experience with FastAPI, API development, docs, and versioning.
• Familiarity with AWS, GCP, or Azure; CI/CD (Jenkins); Docker, Kubernetes.
• Strong Python programming and Git version control.
• Excellent communication and teamwork; mentoring experience.
• Experience mentoring junior colleagues and interns.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and deploy generative AI models with a focus on text generation and semantic extraction.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define business needs and data-driven solutions.
• Mentor junior data scientists and interns.
• Stay up to date with Generative AI research and related fields.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to deploy models in production.
• Document models, algorithms, and processes.
• Ensure projects meet quality, performance, and security standards.
• Communicate complex findings to technical and non-technical audiences.

Conocimientos

Generative AI

Mentoring

Collaboration

English communication

Educación

Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field

Herramientas

PyTorch

TensorFlow

JAX

Scikit-learn

Keras

FastAPI

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Azure

Descripción del empleo

Job Title

Sr Data Scientist

Employment Type

Full time

Work Authorization Requirements

Authorized to work in Colombia without sponsorship

Language Requirements

Fluent English

About PRGX

PRGX is the global leader in source-to-pay data analytics and software, and tech-enabled profit recovery services. We provide software and services to maximize revenue recovery and drive margin improvement for our clients. For more information about PRGX, visit www.prgx.com.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy generative AI models for various applications with a focus on text generation and sematic entity extraction.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify business needs, define project scopes, and establish data-driven solutions.
• Mentor junior data scientists/interns, providing guidance on best practices and industry standards.
• Stay up to date with the latest research and advancements in Generative AI and related fields.
• Collaborate with other teams, such as engineering and product management, to integrate models into production environments.
• Establish and maintain documentation for models, algorithms, and processes.
• Ensure all projects meet quality, performance, and security standards.
• Communicate complex concepts and findings effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Knowledge & Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field required.
• Proven experience (3-5 years) as a Data Scientist or Machine Learning Engineer, with experience in deploying Generative AI based solutions in production.
• Experience working on cutting-edge technologies to solve problems using Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), Fine tuning LLMs, Prompt tuning, Graph RAGs, Knowledge graphs, etc.
• Strong background in machine learning, deep learning, and probabilistic modeling.
• Proficiency in modern data science tools and frameworks, such as PyTorch, Tensorflow, JAX, Scikit-learn, and Keras.
• Experience designing and implementing large-scale data pipelines and processing systems.
• Experience working with server-side frameworks like FastAPI as well as API development, documentation, and versioning.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), CI/CD tools (Jenkins) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong programming skills in Python and experience working with version control systems (Git).
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience mentoring junior colleagues and interns

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

PRGX is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable local, national, and international laws regarding non-discrimination and equal employment. We do not discriminate based on any legally protected characteristic and are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals in accordance with local laws and best practices.

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time, manual dexterity for typing, writing, or using office equipment, visual acuity for reading screens and documents, ability to lift or carry light items such as laptops, and speech and hearing ability for calls, virtual meetings, and in-person communication

Data Privacy

Your personal data will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws. We only collect information necessary for recruitment and will not share your data without your consent.

PRGX provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, Protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.