Senior AI Scientist [T500-26763]

CIBC India; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive fixed pay

Performance-based incentives

Family-first benefits program

Employer contributions for retirement

Wellbeing support

Job summary

CIBC India is looking for a Senior AI Scientist to join their Enterprise Advanced Analytics and AI team in Hyderabad. This role involves leveraging machine learning and natural language processing to enhance customer experiences across channels. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience and a strong background in developing AI solutions.

Responsibilities include developing and deploying ML solutions, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring models are optimized for performance. A competitive compensation package and a supportive environment are offered to help individuals thrive.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ hands-on experience in machine learning, natural language processing, and AI frameworks.
• Experience with scalable cloud-based tools and version control systems.
• Proficient in developing modular Python code and creating APIs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy ML/AI solutions for client applications.
• Implement frameworks for monitoring and optimizing ML models.
• Collaborate with data experts to enhance AI/ML techniques.

Skills

Machine learning

Natural language processing (NLP)

Python programming

SQL/Spark scripting

Cloud platforms (Azure, GCP)

Collaboration tools (Git, JIRA)

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Problem-solving

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Hugging Face transformers

Databricks

Job description

About CIBC India

CIBC India is a technology and operations hub in Hyderabad, where you’ll be part of our highly engaged and global team, and play a central role in supporting our growth. Whether you’re driving innovation in digital banking or streamlining client onboarding, you’ll be part of a culture recognized for excellence and investment in people. At CIBC India, people and progress are at the center of what we do: you’ll develop skills, collaborate with industry leaders, and see your ideas realized in a culture that values progress and belonging. We provide cutting‑edge resources, ongoing learning, and a supportive environment where people come first. If you’re ready to create meaningful change and build your future, CIBC India is where your ambition meets opportunity.

What CIBC India Offers

At CIBC India, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career that goes well beyond your compensation.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including competitive fixed pay, performance‑based incentive programs, a family‑first benefits program, employer contributions for your retirement, attractive time off and leave offerings, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points‑based recognition program.
• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients worldwide.
• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day, a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

What You’ll Be Doing (position summary)

The Enterprise Advanced Analytics and AI team is the center of AI excellence within CIBC, leading the way in applying best practices in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and natural language processing. We leverage the latest technology and platforms to advance our capabilities. Our team collaborates with leading academic institutes in AI and machine learning to promote the exchange of ideas and enrich our talent pool. Our work spans the entire research life cycle, from partnering with academia to building production systems. As a Senior AI Scientist, you will use your expertise in advanced modeling to develop innovative solutions that enhance our customer‑centric experience across omni‑channels. You will collaborate with Client Experience, Segments, Marketing, Channels, and Technology teams, working with structured and unstructured datasets to deliver end‑to‑end solutions from experimentation to deployment.

At CIBC India we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (including on‑site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

How You’ll Succeed (responsibilities)

• Develop & Deploy ML/AI Solutions – Follow model development lifecycle to build and productionize ML/AI solutions for client experience applications, leveraging machine learning, natural language processing, LLM and SLM or TFM.
• Model Monitoring & Performance Optimization – Implement frameworks for continuous monitoring, performance evaluation, and automated retraining of ML models in production.
• Maintain Intellectual Curiosity and Continuous Improvement – Conduct self‑directed research to enhance the AI/ML techniques and approaches. Collaborate with data experts to understand data and engineer relevant features. Work effectively with fellow AI scientists, Applied AI Researchers and Engineers to deploy the solution.
• Utilize Cloud & Big Data Platform – Utilize cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, Medallia) and big data tools (Databricks, Spark) for development and deployment.
• Be A Trusted Partner – Work collaboratively with Client Experience team to assess problem statement, understand opportunities and pain points. Act as an advisor and subject‑matter expert in the area of AI/ML and be able to translate technical solutions into business impact and inform decision making.
• Documentation & Knowledge Sharing – Maintain clear, comprehensive documentation of model artifacts, ML pipeline, and processes to comply with CIBC’s Enterprise AI Framework & its associated policies and standards; offer technical thought leadership to junior members.

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Engage with CIBC PBB Data and AI teams, Enterprise Advanced Analytics & AI and Platform teams, Enterprise Technology teams, Client Account Management, and other Business teams to deliver integrated data solutions.
• Works closely with cloud infrastructure and architecture teams to ensure alignment with organizational standards.
• Partners with external vendors as required for tool integration and support.

COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• As an employee of CIBC, the incumbent must comply with all applicable CIBC and Line of Business policies, standards, guidelines and controls.

AUTHORITIES/DECISION RIGHTS

• As a key contributor to the business unit, this job has the authority to recommend changes to business processes in order to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.

JOB DIMENSIONS

• Individual contributor role focused on development and delivery of technology solutions.
• Supports multiple applications and processes related to liquidity management, cash management, and payments.
• Provides technical expertise and advisory support to peers and business partners.

Experience: 10+ years of experience.

Who You Are (skills/qualifications)

Must Have Skills:

• 10+ years’ hands‑on experience in machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), natural language understanding (NLU), and/or modern AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face transformers).
• You can demonstrate experience in using scalable cloud‑based tools (e.g. Databricks), version control and collaboration tools (e.g. Git, JIRA) and containerization tools (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficient in writing SQL/ Spark scripts, developing robust and efficient modular Python code in a non‑notebook environment, creating APIs, and working with Git version control tools.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to develop unique solutions to complex and abstract issues and to provide interpretive advice to business and functional leaders.
• Possess solid problem solving skills and solid judgement to provide input and advice to senior management.
• You have attention to details and can apply critical thinking to inform decision making.
• Strong influential/negotiations skills sufficient to recognize and respond to concerns of multiple interests and to lead/shape the decision making process in situations that involve complexity and ambiguity.
• Seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends.

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