Lead Data Scientist

Societe Generale SA; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Societe Generale SA in Bangalore is seeking a Lead Data Scientist with 6–7 years of experience to drive enterprise AI/ML initiatives. You will oversee end-to-end data projects from preparation to deployment while collaborating with diverse teams to deliver scalable, measurable results.

You will communicate insights to non-technical stakeholders, design and validate models, and contribute to ML lifecycle and MLOps practices within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 6–7 years of hands-on Data Science experience.
• Advanced Python and SQL for data analysis.
• Experience in AI/ML development, including supervised and unsupervised learning.
• Familiarity with MLOps and feature engineering methods.
• Software development methodologies and version control knowledge.
• Front-end visualization tools such as Streamlit (good to have).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement high-impact AI/ML use cases that support our organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver scalable, measurable results.
• Design, build, and optimize predictive models, classifiers, and regression algorithms.
• Validate models with appropriate statistical and machine learning evaluation techniques.
• Support the ML lifecycle from data preparation to deployment, with basic MLOps involvement.

Skills

Python programming

SQL

Statistical analysis

Machine learning

NLP

MLOps basics

Tools

Streamlit

LangChain

LangGraph

Job description

# Lead Data ScientistApply---Bangalore, IndiaHybridSalary from toReference 26000JEWStart date 2026/10/30Publication date 2026/10/15## ResponsibilitiesA seasoned Data Scientist with 6-7 years of professional experience. This role offers the opportunity to leverage expertise in statistical analysis and AI/ML to develop impactful solutions that align with our enterprise strategy. Data Scientist will be deeply involved in the entire project lifecycle—from data preparation and exploratory analysis to model deployment—while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver scalable, measurable results.Key Responsibilities:- Develop and implement high-impact AI/ML use cases that support our organizational objectives.- Communicate findings, insights, and methodologies clearly to non-technical stakeholders.- Design, build, and optimize predictive models, classifiers, and regression algorithms using classical AI/ML techniques such as SVMs, Decision Trees, Random Forests, k-NN, Naive Bayes, and ensemble methods.- Validate models with appropriate statistical and machine learning evaluation techniques.- Apply strong statistical foundations, including distributions, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and probability theory.- Conduct thorough exploratory data analysis to uncover key trends, patterns, and anomalies.- Ensure data quality and reliability through rigorous analytical practices.- Support the ML lifecycle, including model design, infrastructure, production setup, monitoring, and release management, with basic familiarity in MLOps.Requirements:- 6-7 years of hands-on experience in Data Science.- Proven proficiency in statistical data analysis, machine learning, and natural language processing, with a strong understanding of practical constraints.(Must Have)- Advanced skills in Python programming and SQL, utilizing relevant libraries for effective data analysis. (Must Have)- Demonstrated experience in AI/ML solution development, including supervised and unsupervised learning algorithms, model evaluation, and feature engineering. (Must Have)- Basic familiarity with MLOps and feature engineering methods for model workflows.(Basic Knowledge)- Competency in software development methodologies and versioning tools. (Must Have)- Experience with front-end visualization tools such as Streamlit or lightweight UI layers (Good to Have).- Exposure to GenAI, including LLM integration, prompt engineering, model packaging, and lifecycle management (Preferred).- Familiarity with agentic AI frameworks like LangChain and LangGraph, and agent-based patterns (Good to have## Profile requiredA seasoned Data Scientist with 6-7 years of professional experience. This role offers the opportunity to leverage expertise in statistical analysis and AI/ML to develop impactful solutions that align with our enterprise strategy. Data Scientist will be deeply involved in the entire project lifecycle—from data preparation and exploratory analysis to model deployment—while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver scalable, measurable results.Key Responsibilities:- Develop and implement high-impact AI/ML use cases that support our organizational objectives.- Communicate findings, insights, and methodologies clearly to non-technical stakeholders.- Design, build, and optimize predictive models, classifiers, and regression algorithms using classical AI/ML techniques such as SVMs, Decision Trees, Random Forests, k-NN, Naive Bayes, and ensemble methods.- Validate models with appropriate statistical and machine learning evaluation techniques.- Apply strong statistical foundations, including distributions, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and probability theory.- Conduct thorough exploratory data analysis to uncover key trends, patterns, and anomalies.- Ensure data quality and reliability through rigorous analytical practices.- Support the ML lifecycle, including model design, infrastructure, production setup, monitoring, and release management, with basic familiarity in MLOps.Requirements:- 6-7 years of hands-on experience in Data Science.- Proven proficiency in statistical data analysis, machine learning, and natural language processing, with a strong understanding of practical constraints.(Must Have)- Advanced skills in Python programming and SQL, utilizing relevant libraries for effective data analysis. (Must Have)- Demonstrated experience in AI/ML solution development, including supervised and unsupervised learning algorithms, model evaluation, and feature engineering. (Must Have)- Basic familiarity with MLOps and feature engineering methods for model workflows.(Basic Knowledge)- Competency in software development methodologies and versioning tools. (Must Have)- Experience with front-end visualization tools such as Streamlit or lightweight UI layers (Good to Have).- Exposure to GenAI, including LLM integration, prompt engineering, model packaging, and lifecycle management (Preferred).- Familiarity with agentic AI frameworks like LangChain and LangGraph, and agent-based patterns (Good to have## Why join us*“We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status”.*## Business insightAt Société Générale, we are convinced that people are drivers of change, and that the world of tomorrow will be shaped by all their initiatives, from the smallest to the most ambitious. Whether you’re joining us for a period of months, years or your entire career, together we can have a positive impact on the future. Creating, daring, innovating and taking action are part of our DNA. If you too want to be directly involved, grow in a stimulating and caring environment, feel useful on a daily basis and develop or strengthen your expertise, you will feel right at home with us! Still hesitating? You should know that our employees can dedicate several days per year to solidarity actions during their working hours, including sponsoring people struggling with their orientation or professional integration, participating in the financial education of young apprentices and sharing their skills with charities. There are many ways to get involved.We are an **equal opportunities employer** and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. Societe Generale is committed to recognizing and **promoting all talents**, regardless of their beliefs, age, disability, parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, membership of a political, religious, trade union or minority organisation, or any other characteristic that could be subject to discrimination.