Lead – Data Scientist (AI/ML)

HypTechie; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

HypTechie in Bengaluru, Karnataka, is hiring a Lead Data Scientist – AI/ML to design, develop, and deploy advanced AI solutions with a focus on NLP, LLMs, and information retrieval. You will own the full ML lifecycle, guide juniors, and collaborate with product managers, engineers, and finance stakeholders.

Role requires 5+ years of AI/ML experience, strong Python skills, and a product-minded, agile mindset in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.
• 5+ years hands-on AI/ML experience with strong Python
• Strong NLP knowledge including NLP concepts and LLMs
• Experience with supervised and unsupervised learning techniques
• Experience in information extraction & information retrieval
• Proven ability to develop, test, and deploy ML pipelines
• Proficiency in unit testing, code optimization, and version control
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, and implementation of AI/ML models for NLP/LLMs.
• Translate business problems into robust AI solutions and deploy to production.
• Write and maintain clean production-grade Python code following best practices.
• Stay updated on AI/ML trends, benchmark new technologies.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, engineers, and data analysts.
• Build infrastructure for AI system monitoring, evaluation, and scaling.
• Guide junior team members and foster technical excellence.
• Own the complete AI/ML development lifecycle from ideation to deployment.

Skills

NLP

LLMs

Supervised Learning

Unsupervised Learning

Information Extraction

Information Retrieval

Python

Unit Testing

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Python

Git

Job description

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Department: Asset and Wealth Management – Technology

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of what AI can achieve in the financial services sector? We’re seeking a Lead Data Scientist – AI/ML to join our Asset and Wealth Management team. In this role, you will design, develop, and deploy advanced AI solutions with a strong focus on Natural Language Processing (NLP), Information Retrieval, Large Language Models (LLMs), and Machine Learning (both supervised and unsupervised). You will work closely with product managers, engineers, and business stakeholders to bring cutting‑edge AI applications to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of AI/ML models, especially for NLP, LLMs, and other language‑centric applications.
• Translate business problems into robust AI solutions and deploy them in production environments.
• Write and maintain clean, efficient, production‑grade Python code, following best practices.
• Stay updated on emerging trends in AI/ML, benchmarking and evaluating new technologies and frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including product managers, designers, engineers, and data analysts.
• Build tools and infrastructure for AI system monitoring, evaluation, and scaling.
• Guide junior team members and foster a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
• Own and manage the complete AI/ML development lifecycle from ideation to model deployment.

Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in AI/ML with a strong focus on Python.
• Deep knowledge in:
• Natural Language Processing
• Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Supervised & Unsupervised Learning Techniques
• Information Extraction & Retrieval
• Proven ability to develop, test, and deploy machine learning pipelines.
• Proficiency in unit testing, code optimization, and version control practices.
• Strong problem‑solving and debugging capabilities.
• Comfortable working in an agile and fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with a track record of presenting complex ideas to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Passion for innovation and a product‑oriented mindset.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Exposure to AI/ML observability and monitoring tools.
• Familiarity with MLOps workflows and best practices.

Why Join Us?

• Work on mission‑critical AI solutions that drive innovation in the wealth management space.
• Collaborate with a world‑class team across data science, engineering, and finance.
• Access to the latest tools and platforms in AI, cloud, and automation.
• Strong emphasis on learning, experimentation, and career growth.