EY - GDS Consulting - AIA - Build AI - Senior

EY; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

EY GDS – Data and Analytics is seeking a Senior Data Scientist with 3–7 years of experience in ML/NLP to design and implement cutting‑edge AI solutions. You will work on LLMs, generative AI, and AI solution architecture, collaborating with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical outcomes.

The role emphasizes data engineering, DevOps/MLOps practices, and responsible AI, with exposure to Azure/OpenAI, Hugging Face, and modern AI tooling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3–7 years of Data Science and ML experience.
• Proficiency in Python/R and ML frameworks (TensorFlow/PyTorch).
• Strong NLP skills with BERT, GPT, or Transformer models.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and implementation of state-of-the-art AI solutions.
• Develop and deploy AI models and systems using LLMs and generative AI.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify business opportunities and define AI goals.
• Stay updated with generative AI advances (LLMs) and evaluate enterprise applications.
• Integrate with APIs/libraries (Azure OpenAI, Hugging Face) to leverage pre-trained models.
• Build end-to-end pipelines for generative AI projects and deploy models.
• Use vector databases (Redis) and NoSQL to manage large datasets.
• Collaborate with domain experts to tailor AI solutions.
• Research transfer learning, domain adaptation, and model compression.

Skills

Python

R

TensorFlow/PyTorch

NLP

BERT/GPT/Transformers

Azure/AWS/GCP

Data Engineering

DevOps/MLOps

Docker/Kubernetes

Git

Model evaluation/metrics

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Engineering

PhD (plus)

Tools

Redis

NoSQL databases

Transformers frameworks

Job description

Job Description:

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

EY GDS – Data and Analytics (D&A) – Senior – Senior Data Scientist

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Data Scientist with a minimum of 3 - 7 years of experience in Data Science and Machine Learning, preferably with experience in NLP, Generative AI, LLMs, MLOps, Optimization techniques, and AI solution Architecture. In this role, you will play a key role in the development and implementation of AI solutions, leveraging your technical expertise. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of AI technologies and experience in designing and implementing cutting‑edge AI models and systems. Additionally, expertise in data engineering, DevOps, and MLOps practices will be valuable in this role.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the design and implementation of state-of-the-art AI solutions.
• Assist in the development and implementation of AI models and systems, leveraging techniques such as Language Models (LLMs) and generative AI.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify business opportunities and define AI project goals.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in generative AI techniques, such as LLMs, and evaluate their potential applications in solving enterprise challenges.
• Utilize generative AI techniques, such as LLMs, to develop innovative solutions for enterprise industry use cases.
• Integrate with relevant APIs and libraries, such as Azure Open AI GPT models and Hugging Face Transformers, to leverage pre-trained models and enhance generative AI capabilities.
• Implement and optimize end-to-end pipelines for generative AI projects, ensuring seamless data processing and model deployment.
• Utilize vector databases, such as Redis, and NoSQL databases to efficiently handle large-scale generative AI datasets and outputs.
• Implement similarity search algorithms and techniques to enable efficient and accurate retrieval of relevant information from generative AI outputs.
• Collaborate with domain experts, stakeholders, and clients to understand specific business requirements and tailor generative AI solutions accordingly.
• Conduct research and evaluation of advanced AI techniques, including transfer learning, domain adaptation, and model compression, to enhance performance and efficiency.
• Establish evaluation metrics and methodologies to assess the quality, coherence, and relevance of generative AI outputs for enterprise industry use cases.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and ethical considerations in AI applications.
• Leverage data engineering skills to curate, clean, and preprocess large-scale datasets for generative AI applications.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. A Ph.D. is a plus.
• Minimum 3-7 years of experience in Data Science and Machine Learning.
• In-depth knowledge of machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI techniques.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, and frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Strong understanding of NLP techniques and frameworks such as BERT, GPT, or Transformer models.
• Familiarity with computer vision techniques for image recognition, object detection, or image generation.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP and deploying AI solutions in a cloud environment.
• Expertise in data engineering, including data curation, cleaning, and preprocessing.
• Knowledge of trusted AI practices, ensuring fairness, transparency, and accountability in AI models and systems.
• Strong collaboration with software engineering and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of AI models.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at various levels.
• Understanding of data privacy, security, and ethical considerations in AI applications.
• Track record of driving innovation and staying updated with the latest AI research and advancements.

Good to Have Skills:

• Apply trusted AI practices to ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability in AI models and systems.
• Utilize optimization tools and techniques, including MIP (Mixed Integer Programming).
• Drive DevOps and MLOps practices, covering continuous integration, deployment, and monitoring of AI models.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for streamlined model deployment and scaling processes.
• Utilize tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Git to build and manage AI pipelines.
• Apply infrastructure as code (IaC) principles, employing tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Implement monitoring and logging tools to ensure AI model performance and reliability.
• Collaborate seamlessly with software engineering and operations teams for efficient AI model integration and deployment.
• Familiarity with DevOps and MLOps practices, including continuous integration, deployment, and monitoring of AI models.

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