Senior Data Scientist

Persistent; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Cutting-edge technologies

Flexible work hours

Health check-ups

Insurance coverage

Job summary

Persistent is seeking a Senior Data Scientist in Pune to spearhead advanced AI research, focusing on generative AI, model fine-tuning, and agentic AI systems. You will collaborate with engineering teams to translate ideas into practical AI solutions and design scalable pipelines for real-world applications.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in data science, strong knowledge of transformers, and hands-on experience with knowledge graphs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in data science or ML roles.
• Strong background in generative AI and large language models.
• Experience with transformer-based architectures and model evaluation.
• Knowledge of knowledge graphs or structured data systems.
• Ability to translate ideas into practical AI solutions.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to building AI/Agentic AI solutions using latest techniques and frameworks.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to translate ideas into practical AI solutions.
• Design solution pipelines and model architectures for real-world applications.
• Stay updated with advancements in AI/ML and bring relevant ideas into projects.
• Support knowledge sharing within the team and foster a learning-oriented environment.

Skills

Generative AI

Large language models

Agentic AI

Data science

Machine learning

Transformer architectures

Model fine-tuning

Knowledge graphs

Job description

About Position:

As the Data Scientist, you will spearhead our advanced research efforts and drive innovation across generative AI, model fine-tuning, and agentic AI systems.

• Role: Senior Data Scientist
• Location: Pune
• Experience: 10+ years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Contribute to building AI / Agentic AI solutions using latest techniques and frameworks
• Collaborate with engineering teams to translate ideas into practical AI solutions
• Participate in designing solution pipelines and model architectures for real-world applications
• Stay updated with advancements in AI/ML and bring relevant ideas into projects
• Support knowledge sharing within the team and contribute to a learning-oriented environment

Expertise You'll Bring:

• Good understanding of Generative AI and large language models
• Familiarity with agentic AI systems and workflows
• Experience with data science and machine learning techniques
• Knowledge of transformer-based architectures
• Exposure to model training, fine-tuning, and evaluation approaches
• Understanding of knowledge graphs or structured data systems

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Annual health check-ups
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalisation for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment.

"Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind."