Senior Data Scientist

Myntra; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Myntra's Data Science team in Bengaluru leads innovative ML initiatives on an e-commerce platform handling millions of requests with sub-second latency. You will design, train, and deploy state-of-the-art models across Recommender Systems, computer vision, NLP, and optimization, working with large-scale datasets and high-throughput systems.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of ML engineering experience, strong Python and ML framework skills, and a track record of production ML deployments, with a

Qualifications

• 3+ years with a Bachelor's degree, or 2+ years with a Master’s in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience as a Machine Learning Engineer or similar role.
• Proven production deployment experience for ML solutions.
• Strong proficiency in Python or equivalent languages for model development.
• Familiarity with PyTorch, Keras, TensorFlow and libraries like scikit-learn.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and Kubernetes.
• Excellent communication and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Design, Develop, and Deploy advanced ML models and algorithms for multiple domains including Recommender Systems, Computer Vision, and NLP.
• Demonstrate deep theoretical knowledge and practical expertise in areas such as Recommender Systems, Knowledge Graphs, and Optimization.
• Develop robust, scalable software solutions for model deployment.
• Set up and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
• Maintain and optimize ML pipelines including data cleaning, feature extraction, and model training.
• Collaborate with Platform and Engineering teams to ensure smooth production integration.
• Partner with Data Platforms to gather and analyze data for model development.
• Write clean, maintainable code following best practices.
• Conduct performance testing and tuning for model efficiency.
• Stay up-to-date with ML advancements and share knowledge across the organization.

Job description

The Myntra Data Science team is at the forefront of innovation, delivering cutting-edge solutions that drive significant revenue and enhance customer experiences across various touchpoints. Every day, our models impact millions of customers, leveraging real-time, near-real-time, and offline solutions with diverse latency requirements. These models are built on massive datasets, allowing for deep learning and growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding organization. By joining our team, you'll gain hands-on experience with an extensive e-commerce platform that handle millions of requests per second with sub-second latency.

We take pride in deploying solutions that not only utilize state-of-the‑art machine learning techniques such as graph neural networks, diffusion models, transformers, representation learning, optimization methods, etc. but also contribute to the research community with multiple peer‑reviewed publications.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design, Develop, and Deploy: Create and implement advanced machine learning models and algorithms to address complex business challenges across domains such as Recommender Systems, Computer Vision, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Generative AI, and more.
• Technical Expertise: Demonstrate deep theoretical knowledge and practical expertise in one or more areas, such as Recommender Systems, Knowledge Graphs, LLM‑based explainability for recommendations, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Optimization.
• Software Development: Develop robust, scalable, and maintainable software solutions for seamless model deployment.
• CI/CD Pipelines: Set up and manage Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and model integration.
• Model Maintenance: Maintain and optimize machine learning pipelines, including data cleaning, feature extraction, and model training.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Platforms and Engineering teams to ensure smooth deployment and integration of ML models into production systems.
• Data Management: Partner with the Data Platforms team to gather, process, and analyze data crucial for model development.
• Code Quality: Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices.
• Performance Optimization: Conduct performance testing, troubleshooting, and tuning to ensure optimal model performance.
• Continuous Learning: Stay up to date with the latest advancements in machine learning and technology, and share insights and knowledge across the organisation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Industry Experience: 3+ years with a Bachelor's degree, or 2+ years with a Master’s in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
• Machine Learning Expertise: At least 2 years of hands‑on experience as a Machine Learning Engineer or a similar role.
• Production Deployment: Proven experience deploying machine learning solutions into production environments.
• Programming Skills: Strong proficiency in Python or equivalent programming languages for model development.
• ML Frameworks: Familiarity with leading machine learning frameworks (PyTorch, Keras, TensorFlow) and libraries (scikit‑learn).
• CI/CD Tools: Experience with CI/CD tools and practices with tools like kubernetes.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Teamwork & Independence: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment or independently as needed.
• Workload Management: Strong organizational skills to manage and prioritize tasks, supporting your manager effectively.

Nice to Have

• Research Contributions: Publications or presentations in recognized Machine Learning and Data Science journals/conferences.
• Big Data Technologies: Experience with big data technologies like Spark or other distributed computing frameworks.
• Cloud Services: Proficiency in cloud platforms (Google Cloud, Azure, AWS) and an understanding of distributed systems.
• Generative AI Exposure: Familiarity with Generative AI models.
• Database Management: Experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases.
• ML Orchestration: Knowledge of ML orchestration tools (Airflow, Kubeflow, MLFlow).