Principal Data Scientist

Chubb External; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Chubb India is seeking a Principal Data Scientist to join our Advanced Analytics team in Bengaluru. You will lead the design, development and deployment of cutting-edge ML/NLP solutions, collaborating with data scientists and engineers to deliver scalable AI products.

You will leverage LangChain, LlamaIndex and other tools to build end-to-end systems, maintain high-quality code, and drive performance with containerized architectures.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of ML experience with production Python
• Experience with LLM tooling and frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex)
• Knowledge of algorithms and design principles, end-to-end ML/NLP systems
• Experience with distributed high-throughput, low-latency architectures
• Familiarity with containerization (Kubernetes, Docker) and CI/CD tools like Jenkins

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with data scientists to design, build, and test ML models for business challenges
• Research and implement state-of-the-art modeling approaches including zero-shot/few-shot learning
• Ensure high-quality, secure code and meet product objectives
• Build reusable tools to streamline the modeling pipeline and share knowledge
• Manage stakeholder expectations and communications on progress
• Adapt to shifting priorities without delaying deadlines

Skills

Python

LLM tooling

NLP systems design

Distributed systems

CI/CD

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

FastAPI

Uvicorn

LangChain

LlamaIndex

Jenkins

Job description

About Chubb

Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries and territories, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is defined by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength and local operations globally. Parent company Chubb Limited is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Chubb employs approximately 43,000 people worldwide. Additional information can be found at: www.chubb.com.

About Chubb India

At Chubb India, we are on an exciting journey of digital transformation driven by a commitment to engineering excellence and analytics. We are proud to share that we have been officially certified as a Great Place to Work® for the third consecutive year, a reflection of the culture at Chubb where we believe in fostering an environment where everyone can thrive, innovate, and grow.

With a team of over 2500 talented professionals, we encourage a start-up mindset that promotes collaboration, diverse perspectives, and a solution-driven attitude. We are dedicated to building expertise in engineering, analytics, and automation, empowering our teams to excel in a dynamic digital landscape.

We offer an environment where you will be part of an organization that is dedicated to solving real-world challenges in the insurance industry. Together, we will work to shape the future through innovation and continuous learning.

Position Details

• Job Title: Principal Data Scientist
• Function/Department: Advanced Analytics
• Location: Bangalore, India
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Reports To: Head of Global Claims AI
• Role Overview – Chubb is looking for an AI Engineer to join our fast-paced, high-energy team responsible for delivering bleeding edge solutions leveraging AI. This position offers the opportunity to be part of our AI engineering team in delivering high quality AI products.

Major Responsibilities

• Work closely with team of data scientists to design, build, and test machine learning models to solve complex business challenges.
• Researching & implementing state of the art modeling approaches including but not limited to zero-shot/few-shot learning, embedding techniques, fine-tuning etc.
• Ensure high quality code that meets business objectives, quality standards and secure web development guidelines.
• Building reusable tools to streamline the modeling pipeline and sharing knowledge.
• Manage project stakeholder expectations and issue communications on progress.
• React to shifting priorities without compromising deadlines and momentum.

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

Must have:

• 10+ years’ experience in Machine Learning (ML), with deep expertise in writing, and reviewing production code in Python.
• Experience with LLM tooling and frameworks like LangChain, LlamaIndex etc.
• Knowledge of basic algorithms, object-oriented and functional design principles, and best-practice patterns
• Experience with designing scalable end-to-end Machine Learning/NLP systems.
• Experience on distributed, high throughput and low latency architecture.
• Understanding of NLP techniques around text cleaning/pre-processing, entity extraction, encoder-decoder architectures, similarity matching etc.
• Experience building software on top of containerization technology (Kubernetes, Docker etc.), and familiarity with frameworks/tools such as FastAPI, Uvicorn.
• Familiarity with Continuous Integration tools such as Jenkins.

Why Chubb?

Join Chubb to be part of a leading global insurance company!

Our constant focus on employee experience along with a start-up-like culture empowers you to achieve impactful results.

• Industry leader: Chubb is a world leader in the insurance industry, powered by underwriting and engineering excellence
• A Great Place to work: Chubb India has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® for the years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025
• Laser focus on excellence: At Chubb we pride ourselves on our culture of greatness where excellence is a mindset and a way of being. We constantly seek new and innovative ways to excel at work and deliver outstanding results
• Start-Up Culture: Embracing the spirit of a start-up, our focus on speed and agility enables us to respond swiftly to market requirements, while a culture of ownership empowers employees to drive results that matter
• Growth and success: As we continue to grow, we are steadfast in our commitment to provide our employees with the best work experience, enabling them to advance their careers in a conducive environment

Employee Benefits

Our company offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees’ health, well-being, and professional growth. Employees enjoy flexible work options, generous paid time off, and robust health coverage, including treatment for dental and vision related requirements. We invest in the future of our employees through continuous learning opportunities and career advancement programs, while fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. Our benefits include:

• Savings and Investment plans: We provide specialized benefits like Corporate NPS (National Pension Scheme), Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP), Retiral Benefits and Car Lease that help employees optimally plan their finances
• Upskilling and career growth opportunities: With a focus on continuous learning, we offer customized programs that support upskilling like Education Reimbursement Programs, Certification programs and access to global learning programs.
• Health and Welfare Benefits: We care about our employees’ well-being in and out of work and have benefits like Hybrid Work Environment, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Yearly Free Health campaigns and comprehensive Insurance benefits.