Data and AI Scientist

The Edge Partnership - The Edge in Asia; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 8,000,000 - 12,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Edge Partnership - The Edge in Asia is seeking a hands-on Lead Data & AI Scientist to steer enterprise AI initiatives, architect GenAI-driven systems and scale AI/ML solutions across the business.

You will mentor data scientists and engineers, drive autonomous agent design, and collaborate with product teams to embed AI capabilities in platforms. This hybrid role in Hyderabad requires deep expertise in NLP, ML/DL and cloud/container tech.

Qualifications

• 15-22 years of experience in data science or AI leadership.
• Strong foundation in statistics, machine learning and deep learning.
• Proven experience in building GenAI solutions using LangChain, LangGraph or similar.
• NLP expertise including semantic search, entity recognition and text generation.
• Hands-on with LLMs (GPT, LLaMA, Claude, Mistral) and fine-tuning techniques.
• Ability to design autonomous AI agents with observation, planning, reasoning and action.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and containers (Docker, Kubernetes).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, incubation and scaling of AI/ML solutions addressing complex business problems.
• Architect GenAI-powered systems including RAG pipelines and autonomous agents.
• Evaluate and integrate open-source and proprietary LLMs for performance and business value.
• Translate business requirements into robust, scalable AI/ML solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI capabilities into products and platforms.
• Drive experimentation, rapid prototyping and iterative development.
• Mentor data scientists, ML engineers and junior developers.
• Foster technical excellence, innovation and learning.
• Partner with CoE leaders to improve delivery processes and governance.

Skills

GenAI

Autonomous agents

NLP

Machine learning

Hands-on

Education

MSc/PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, AI/ML

Tools

LangChain

LangGraph

LLMs

Job description

Our client is a leading financial services organisation seeking a hands-on Lead Data & AI Scientist to drive the development and scaling of AI-powered solutions across the enterprise. This role is pivotal in shaping the technical direction of the organization's AI/ML initiatives, mentoring talent, and delivering high-impact outcomes.

The position requires deep expertise across GenAI, autonomous agents, advanced NLP and machine learning, along with the ability to architect and scale enterprise-grade AI/ML solutions and lead cross-functional delivery.

Mode of Interview: Virtual

Experience: 15-22 Years

Work Mode: Hybrid

Skills: GenAI, autonomous agents, advanced NLP, machine learning and hands-on technical expertise

Some of the key responsibilities will include:

• Technical Leadership & Strategy
• Lead the design, incubation, and scaling of AI/ML solutions that solve complex business problems.
• Architect and implement GenAI-powered systems, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines and autonomous agents.
• Evaluate and integrate open-source and proprietary LLMs, optimizing for performance and business value.
• Solution Delivery
• Translate business requirements into robust, scalable AI/ML solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of AI capabilities into products and platforms.
• Drive experimentation, rapid prototyping, and iterative development.
• Guide and mentor data scientists, ML engineers, and junior developers.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Operational Excellence
• Partner with CoE leaders to participate in and improve delivery processes, resource allocation, and prioritization frameworks.
• Establish best practices for model development, deployment, monitoring, and governance.

To be eligible for this role you will require:

• Experience: 15-22 years
• Strong foundation in statistics, machine learning, and deep learning.
• Proven experience in building and deploying GenAI solutions using frameworks like LangChain, LangGraph, or similar.
• Expertise in Natural Language Processing (NLP), including semantic search, entity recognition, and text generation.
• Hands-on experience with LLMs (e.g., GPT, LLaMA, Claude, Mistral) and fine-tuning/customization techniques.
• Ability to design and implement autonomous AI agents capable of observation, planning, reasoning, and action.
• Proficiency in analyzing large datasets to identify trends, model improvements, and optimization opportunities.
• Familiarity with MLOps/AIOps practices and tools for scalable model deployment and lifecycle management.
• Advanced degree (MSc/PhD) in Computer Science, Data Science, AI/ML, or related field preferred.
• Experience in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) preferred.
• Knowledge of enterprise AI governance, ethical AI, and model interpretability preferred.

Please note that due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us in the next 7 business days, we regret to inform you that your application for this position was unsuccessful.