Senior Manager, Applied Science

Tekion Corporation; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tekion Corporation, Bengaluru, seeks a senior leader to drive advanced applied science initiatives that translate scientific breakthroughs into real-world ML products. You will influence strategy, mentor a high-performing team, and oversee end-to-end model development from research to production to deliver measurable business impact.

You will collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Data teams, champion rigorous experimentation, and ensure responsible AI practices while shaping the roadmap for

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Statistics, or related field.
• 10+ years in applied science or ML roles, incl. 3+ years in management.
• Proven production ML model development and deployment experience.
• Strong Python coding skills and ML framework proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of applied scientists and ML engineers to develop and deploy advanced models and algorithms.
• Define technical vision, research roadmap, and align with business priorities.
• Oversee experimentation, evaluation, and deployment of ML models into production.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Data teams to integrate models into scalable systems.
• Promote rigorous science, reproducibility, and responsible AI practices.
• Mentor team members and foster a culture of innovation and learning.
• Track progress, remove blockers, and ensure timely delivery of high-impact outcomes.
• Represent applied science in executive and strategic planning discussions.

Skills

Leadership in AI/ML teams

Production ML deployment

Python

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

PhD or Master's in ML/CS/Statistics

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

Positively disrupting an industry that has not seen any innovation in over 50 years, Tekion has challenged the paradigm with the first and fastest cloud-native automotive platform that includes the revolutionary Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) for retailers, Automotive Enterprise Cloud (AEC) for manufacturers and other large automotive enterprises and Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) for technology and industry partners. Tekion connects the entire spectrum of the automotive retail ecosystem through one seamless platform. The transformative platform uses cutting-edge technology, big data, machine learning, and AI to seamlessly bring together OEMs, retailers/dealers and consumers. With its highly configurable integration and greater customer engagement capabilities, Tekion is enabling the best automotive retail experiences ever. Tekion employs close to 3,000 people across North America, Asia and Europe.

Summary

Responsible for leading advanced applied science initiatives that drive innovation, optimize business outcomes, and expand the capabilities of data-driven products and services. This role requires strategic oversight, technical excellence, and the ability to translate scientific advancements into real-world applications. It involves cross-functional collaboration, mentoring, and execution of complex machine learning and artificial intelligence solutions.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead a team of applied scientists and machine learning engineers in developing and deploying advanced models and algorithms.
• Drive the technical vision, research agenda, and roadmap for applied science initiatives aligned with business priorities.
• Oversee experimentation, evaluation, and deployment of machine learning models into production environments.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Data teams to integrate models into scalable systems.
• Champion best practices in scientific rigor, experimentation, reproducibility, and responsible AI.
• Mentor team members and foster a high-performance culture grounded in innovation and continuous learning.
• Monitor project progress, remove blockers, and ensure delivery of high-impact outcomes on time and within scope.
• Represent the applied science function in executive and strategic planning discussions.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in applied science or machine learning roles, including at least 3 years in a management role.
• Proven experience building and deploying ML models in production systems.
• Deep understanding of supervised, unsupervised, and deep learning techniques.
• Strong coding skills in Python and proficiency with ML frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Experience managing complex technical projects and delivering measurable business impact.

Effective 4 Aug 2026, Current Tekion Employees should apply via the Internal Job Board in Ashby

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