Senior Lead Data Science

NPCI; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 8,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance & Wellness

Parental Leave

Nanny Support

Mobility Benefits

Home Loan Support

Mobile Reimbursement

Car Lease

Salary Advance

Subsidized Meals

Recognition Program

Tech Innovation Policy

Provident Fund

Gratuity

Job summary

National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) in Hyderabad invites a Senior Data Scientist to design and scale production-grade AI/ML systems. You will own end-to-end delivery from data engineering to deployment, with focus on latency, scalability, and observability.

The ideal profile covers ML/DL fundamentals, Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, SQL, and Big Data stacks; familiarity with LLMs and federated AI is valued; strong CI/CD for ML and system design is required.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Statistics.
• Hands-on experience with Python, TensorFlow and PyTorch.
• Experience with large-scale data systems and Big Data stack.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver end-to-end AI systems from data engineering and feature design to model deployment.
• Scale production-grade AI/ML systems with focus on latency, scalability, and observability.
• Lead CI/CD implementation for ML workflows and maintainability.

Skills

Machine Learning

Deep Learning

Statistics

Python

TensorFlow

PyTorch

SQL

Big Data

CI/CD for ML

Feature Store

MinIO

Trino

CUDA

Federated AI

System design

LLMs

Agentic AI

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

MinIO

Trino

CUDA

Job description

National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) | Full Time

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is a pivotal institution in India's digital payments ecosystem, established by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA). It operates under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, and is incorporated as a “Not for Profit” company under Section 25 of the Companies Act 1956 (now Section 8 of the Companies Act 2013). NPCI is dedicated to building world-class digital payment infrastructure through innovative and efficient retail payment platforms. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, NPCI is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture, with zero tolerance for discrimination based on race, ethnicity, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation, including support for the LGBTQ+ community.

Our Culture

TheNPCIWAY OurGuidingPrinciples

At NPCI, we foster a culture of Inclusion, Innovation, and a High- Performance Workplace .

The NPCIWAY isnotjustaframework - it’sasharedcommitmentbyevery individual to align with our evolving business needs, dynamic market conditions, and workforce expectations.

FiveTenetsoftheNPCIWAY

• ForwardThinkingMind-Set
• CustomerFirst
• LeadWith Purpose
• PassiontoDeliver
• AllSucceedTogether

Employee Perks and Benefits

Insurance&Wellness:

• ComprehensiveCoverage :Medical,accidental,andlifeinsurance.
• Employee Assistance Program : Onsite medical center, financial/legal counselling, mental wellness.
• AnnualWellnessBouquet :Holisticwellbeingsupport

Family &Childcare:

• ParentalLeave :Inclusivematernityandpaternityleave.
  
• Nanny at home Support: Assistance for Working Parents
  

Mobility&Lifestyle:

• MobilityBenefits :Relocation,transfers,andtravelsupport.
  
• HomeLoanInterestSupport :Upto50%reimbursement*
  
• MobileReimbursement :Newhandsetevery2years.
  
• CarLease,SalaryAdvance,SubsidizedMeals.
• Reward&RecognitionProgram.
• TechnologyInnovation: PatentsandIPRightspolicy.

RetirementPlanning:

• ProvidentFund(PF) and Gratuity Contributions .

Why Join Us

At NPCI, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organization shaping the future of digital payments in India and beyond. NPCI offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that directly impact millions. We foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and high performance, where every individual is empowered to lead with purpose and deliver with passion. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, continuous learning, and collaborative success, NPCI is more than just a workplace - it’s a platform to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful difference.

This is a Senior Data Science role, requiring strong hands‑on expertise along with leadership capability. The candidate must have experience building and scaling large, production-grade AI/ML systems in complex environments.

The ideal profile should include:

• Strong foundation in Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Statistics
  
• Hands‑on experience with Python, TensorFlow and PyTorch
  
• Experience working on large-scale data systems and Big Data stack
  
• CI/CD implementation for ML systems
  
• MinIO, Trino, Feature Store architecture
  
• GPU computing, CUDA, and NVIDIA stack
  
• Strong SQL expertise
  
• Federated AI architecture knowledge
  
• System design experience focusing on latency, scalability, and observability
  
• Exposure to LLMs and Agentic AI systems
  

This role requires someone capable of designing and delivering end-to-end AI systems from data engineering and feature design to model deployment, scaling, and monitoring.