Data Scientist

ACS International; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

ACS International is seeking a senior data scientist in Pune to leverage advanced analytics and ML to solve business challenges across CAS. You will collaborate with stakeholders to design data-driven solutions, using consultative problem solving on knowledge extraction, classification and prediction models.

The role requires experience with Agentic/Generative AI, cloud platforms, and big data tools, plus ability to mentor team and lead projects end-to-end.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or equivalent with strong analytics background.
• Experience leading data science projects and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with cloud platforms and ML tooling.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently communicate with scientists to develop data-driven solutions.
• Combine software skills with chemistry/physics/biology knowledge for informatics.
• Build predictive models using ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).
• Apply NLP, ML, and deep learning across domains.
• Present insights with visualization tools (matplotlib, Plotly).
• Conduct self-directed research within group goals.
• Manage multiple projects and milestones concurrently.
• Lead end-to-end projects, mentoring team members.
• Teach and train the team on the above topics as needed.

Skills

Agentic AI

Generative AI

LLMs

Prompt engineering

Leadership

Communication

Self-directed research

Education

Btech/Mtech/PhD in CS/ECE/AI/ML, Applied Statistics

Tools

Hadoop

Spark

HDFS

EMR

Glue

AWS

Azure

GCP

Databricks

SageMaker

DataRobot

MLFlow

Neo4j

Graph analytics

Job description

ACSI India is looking for a senior data scientist who will leverage advanced analytical methods to solve critical business challenges, driving growth and efficiency. You will collaborate with stakeholders across CAS to develop innovative data‑driven solutions, using consultative problem solving to address complex challenges such as knowledge extraction, classification, search algorithms, and prediction models.

About ACS-I India:

ACS International India Pvt Ltd. (ACSI India) is a wholly owned subsidiary of ACS International Ltd, USA and a part of the American Chemical Society. ACSI India represent products and services

provided by ACS divisions, including (CAS) to the worlds most important scientific companies, government organizations, global patent offices and academic institutions to promote research and discovery.

About CAS:

CAS uses unparalleled scientific content, specialized technology and unmatched human expertise to help R&D organizations across Commercial, Government and Academic sectors create groundbreaking innovations that benefit the world. As the Scientific Information Solutions Division of the American Chemical Society, CAS manages the largest curated reservoir of scientific knowledge, and for 111 years, has helped innovators mine, assess and apply that information to keep businesses thriving. The CAS team is global, diverse, endlessly curious and strives to make actionable scientific insights accessible to innovators worldwide.

Job Responsibilities:

• Efficiently communicate with other scientists on the project, actively and creatively develop solutions to support the overall project goals.
• Combine strong software development skills with a working knowledge of basic chemistry/physics/biology to develop sophisticated informatics solutions that drive efficiencies in data‑based insights development.
• Build predictive models using machine learning algorithms and frameworks, such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit‑learn etc.
• Apply NLP, machine learning, and deep learning in various domains.
• Present information and insights using data visualization techniques, such as matplotlib, plotly etc.
• Capable of self‑directed research within broader goals set by group.
• Manage multiple projects at any given time along with tracking project milestones.
• Lead projects end‑to‑end, taking ownership of planning, execution and delivery while guiding and mentoring team members.
• Should be able to teach and train his/her team in all the above‑mentioned aspects as and when required.

Ideal Candidate will have:

• Experience with Agentic AI, Generative AI, LLMs, and prompt engineering.
• Experience with big data technology stack (Hadoop, Spark, HDFS, EMR, Glue).
• Experience with AWS, Azure or GCP
• Experience with Databricks/SageMaker/DataRobot, MLFlow or other ML and MLOps tools.
• Experience building applications using AWS Serverless technologies such as Lambda, SQS, Fargate, DynamoDB, S3.
• Experience with Neo4j and graph analytics.
• Demonstrated experience leading data science projects and cross‑functional, crossgeographical teams spanning multiple regions and time zones.

Job Requirements:

• Btech/Mtech/PhD in CS/ECE/AI/ML, Applied Statistics or a related field.
• 8+ years of post‑degree experience working with large data sets/software development
• Experience building applications for public cloud environments (AWS preferred).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java/Scala/JavaScript/TypeScript/Python.
• Proficiency in Linux/Unix environments.
• Experience with databases technologies (relational, NoSQL, property graph, RDF/triple store).
• Self‑motivated, proactive and excellent in communication skill