Director Data Science

SourcingXPress; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 5,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigmoid seeks a Director of Data Science in Bengaluru to drive end-to-end data science programs, lead a high-performing team, and partner with clients to deliver data-driven insights. You will shape strategy, mentor experts, and own client success across AI, ML, and analytics initiatives.

The role requires 12+ years in ML/AI, strong programming and cloud skills, and a track record of delivering complex solutions for enterprises.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of hands-on experience in applied ML, AI and analytics.
• Experience of scientific programming in Python, R, SQL, NoSQL, Spark with ML tools.
• Cloud Technology experience (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with Python libraries such as numpy, pandas, scikit-learn, tensor-flow, scrapy, BERT etc.
• Strong grasp of ML, deep learning, data mining, and statistical concepts and developing models in these areas.
• Expertise with client engagement, understanding complex problem statements, and offering solutions in domains like Supply Chain, Manufacturing, CPG, Marketing.

Responsibilities

• Convert broad vision into a structured data science roadmap and guide a team to execute it.
• Handle end-to-end client AI analytics programs combining hands-on work, team management, and client interaction.
• Discover solutions in large datasets and drive business results from data-driven insights.
• Contribute to internal product development initiatives related to data science and drive project management for complex programs.
• Build scalable engagement processes for faster turnaround and higher accuracy.
• Define technology/strategy and roadmaps for client accounts and oversee implementation.
• Manage team members to ensure adherence to project plans.

Education

B-Tech/M-Tech/MBA from a top tier institute

Tools

Python

R

SQL

NoSQL

Spark

AWS

Azure

GCP

TensorFlow

BERT

Job description

Leadership Position inData Science

Sigmoid enables business transformation using data and analytics, leveraging real-time insights to make accurate and fast business decisions, by building modern data architectures using cloud and open source. Some ofthe world’s largest data producers engage with Sigmoid to solve complex business problems. Sigmoid brings deep expertise in data engineering, predictive analytics, artificial intelligence, and DataOps. Sigmoid has been recognized as one of the fastest growing technology companies in North America, 2021, by Financial Times, Inc. 5000, and Deloitte Technology Fast 500. Offices: New York | Dallas | San Francisco | Lima | Bengaluru. The below role is for our Bengaluru office.

Company: Sigmoid

Website: Visit Website

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Business Type: Small/Medium Business

Company Type: Product & Service

Business Model: B2B

Funding Stage: Series B

Industry: Information technology

Salary Range: ₹ 50-70 Lacs PA

Job Description

Director – Data Science

Sigmoid enables business transformation using data and analytics, leveraging real-time insights to make accurate and fast business decisions, by building modern data architectures using cloud and open source. Some ofthe world’s largest data producers engage with Sigmoid to solve complex business problems. Sigmoid brings deep expertise in data engineering, predictive analytics, artificial intelligence, and DataOps. Sigmoid has been recognized as one of the fastest growing technology companies in North America, 2021, by Financial Times, Inc. 5000, and Deloitte Technology Fast 500. Offices: New York | Dallas | San Francisco | Lima | Bengaluru. The below role is for our Bengaluru office.

Why Join Sigmoid?

• Sigmoid provides the opportunity to push the boundaries of what is possible by seamlessly combining technical expertise and creativity to tackle intrinsically complex business problems and convert them into straight-forward data solutions.
• Despite being continuously challenged, you are not alone. You will be part of a fast-paced diverse environment as a member of a high-performing team that works together to energize and inspire each other by challenging the status quo
• Vibrant inclusive culture of mutual respect and fun through both work and play

Roles And Responsibilities

• Convert broad vision and concepts into a structured data science roadmap, and guide a team to successfully execute on it.
• Handling end-to-end client AI C analytics programs in a fluid environment. Your role will be a combination of hands-on contribution, technical team management, and client interaction.
• Proven ability to discover solutions hidden in large datasets and to drive business results with their data-based insights
• Contribute to internal product development initiatives related to data science. Drive excellent project management required to deliver complex projects, including effort/time estimation.
• Be proactive, with full ownership of the engagement. Build scalable client engagement level processes for faster turnaround C higher accuracy
• Define Technology/ Strategy and Roadmap for client accounts, and guides implementation of that strategy within projects
• Manage the team-members, to ensure that the project plan is being adhered to over the course of the project
• Build a trusted advisor relationship with the IT management at clients and internal accounts leadership.

Mandated Skills

• A B-Tech/M-Tech/MBA from a top tier Institute preferably in a quantitative subject
• 12+ years of hands-on experience in applied Machine Learning, AI and analytics
• Experience of scientific programming in scripting languages like Python, R, SQL, NoSQL, Spark with ML tools Cloud Technology (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience in Python libraries such as numpy, pandas, scikit-learn, tensor-flow, scrapy, BERT etc.
• Strong grasp of depth and breadth of machine learning, deep learning, data mining, and statistical concepts and experience in developing models and solutions in these areas
• Expertise with client engagement, understanding complex problem statements, and offering solutions in the domains of Supply Chain, Manufacturing, CPG, Marketing etc.

Desired Skills

• Deep understanding of ML algorithms for common use cases in both structured & unstructured data ecosystems.
• Comfortable with large scale data processing and distributed computing
• Providing required inputs to sales, and pre-sales activities
• A self-starter who can work well with minimal guidance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills