Senior IT Supervisor - Data Science / AI Development

IN2 COV - COV Engineering Services PL; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

MIP incentive plan

Job summary

Medtronic Hyderabad is seeking an accomplished AI/ML Leader to guide a high-performing team in delivering advanced data science solutions. You will mentor engineers, steer project delivery, and collaborate with stakeholders to convert business needs into scalable AI systems.

The role emphasizes hands-on Python/SQL, cloud data platforms, and responsible AI practices within an enterprise healthcare setting. Strong leadership and a track record of delivering complex AI projects are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of IT experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, MCA, MSc or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in technical leadership, mentoring, and project delivery.
• Strong hands-on programming in Python and SQL.
• Solid understanding of Statistics, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, NLP, and Text Analytics.
• Experience with GenAI, LLMs, RAG, and AI/ML enterprise deployments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy Data Science, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, NLP, GenAI and AI agent solutions for enterprise challenges.
• Lead data exploration, feature engineering, model training, validation, and optimization.
• Build LLM applications, RAG solutions, AI agents, document intelligence and automation workflows.
• Develop scalable AI solutions using Python, SQL, Snowflake, Databricks, Cortex AI, Cortex Agents, and Databricks Genie.
• Lead technical development activities, code reviews, and ensure quality standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical design.
• Mentor team members, allocate work, and support career development.
• Manage project planning, sprints, risk management, Jira tracking, and delivery commitments.
• Coordinate testing, UAT, deployment, and ongoing support activities.
• Drive adoption of engineering best practices and Responsible AI principles.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data Science

ML/AI

NLP

Leadership

Project Delivery

Jira

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

MCA

MSc

Tools

Snowflake

Databricks

Snowflake Cortex AI

Cortex Agents

Databricks AI/BI Genie

Streamlit

FastAPI

Vector Databases

Job description

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life

Join our GOSC Hyperautomation Team and help shape the future of intelligent automation and artificial intelligence. In this role, you will combine technical expertise, team leadership, and project delivery experience to develop advanced AI solutions that drive business transformation across the enterprise.

You will work closely with business stakeholders, architects, and development teams to deliver scalable, enterprise-grade solutions while mentoring and leading a high-performing team.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Design, develop, and deploy Data Science, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Generative AI, and Agentic AI solutions for enterprise business challenges.
• Perform data exploration, feature engineering, model training, validation, optimization, and performance monitoring.
• Build and implement Large Language Model (LLM) applications, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions, AI agents, document intelligence systems, and intelligent automation workflows.
• Develop scalable AI solutions using Python, SQL, Snowflake, Databricks, Snowflake Cortex AI, Cortex Agents, and Databricks AI/BI Genie.
• Lead technical development activities, conduct code reviews, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure development quality standards are met.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and cross-functional teams to convert business requirements into technical solutions.
• Supervise and mentor team members, provide technical guidance, allocate work, and support career development.
• Manage project planning, resource allocation, sprint execution, effort estimation, risk management, Jira tracking, and delivery commitments.
• Coordinate testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), deployment, documentation, and ongoing support activities.
• Drive adoption of engineering best practices, continuous improvement initiatives, and Responsible AI principles.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• 8+ years of IT experience with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, MCA, MSc Relevant experience in Data Science, AI/ML, Advanced Analytics, or related software development disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience in technical leadership, team mentoring, and project delivery.
• Strong hands‑on programming expertise in Python and SQL.
• Solid understanding of Statistics, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, NLP, and Text Analytics.
• Experience with machine learning algorithms, forecasting, anomaly detection, and deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Hands‑on experience with: Generative AI (GenAI) Large Language Models (LLMs) Prompt Engineering Embeddings Vector Databases Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Agentic AI Experience developing and deploying end‑to‑end AI/ML solutions in enterprise environments.
• Experience with Snowflake and Databricks platforms.
• Knowledge of Snowflake Cortex AI, Cortex Agents, and Databricks AI/BI Genie.
• Experience leading technical teams, managing work priorities, and delivering projects within established timelines.
• Experience working within Agile environments, including sprint planning, Jira management, stakeholder engagement, and delivery coordination.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Nice to have:

• Experience with Agentic AI frameworks such as LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen, or Semantic Kernel.
• Experience developing applications using Streamlit, FastAPI, vector databases, and enterprise API integrations.
• Knowledge of MLOps, LLMOps, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Experience with intelligent automation technologies including UiPath and Microsoft Power Automate.
• Experience delivering AI and analytics solutions within Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Quality, or related business functions.
• Experience working within healthcare, medical technology, life sciences, or highly regulated industries.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

Benefits & Compensation

• Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
• We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
• This position is eligible for a short‑term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary. We change lives. Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That’s who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives. We build extraordinary solutions as one team. With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough. This life‑changing career is yours to engineer. By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will… Build a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world Grow a career reflective of your passion and abilities Connect to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life‑long learning These commitments set our team apart from the rest: Experiences that put people first. Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career‑building resources you need. Life‑transforming technologies. No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms. Better outcomes for our world. Here, it’s about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls. Insight-driven care. Fresh viewpoints. Cutting‑edge AI, data, and automation. You're shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.