Hiring for: A US-based, AI-first data solutions company founded by seasoned technology leaders.
Role: Data Scientist
Positions: 4
Experience: 5 to 7 years
Location(s): Remote (Global), Chennai
Type: On-site / Permanent
Salary: Up to INR 20 LPA (Based on fitment)
Notice Period: Immediate to 15-20 Days
About the Role
We are looking for a highly skilled Data Scientist with strong expertise in Machine Learning, Traditional Statistical Modelling, Forecasting, and Predictive Analytics . The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience building and deploying end-to-end ML solutions, working with large datasets, and translating business problems into scalable data science solutions.
The role requires a strong foundation in statistics, predictive modelling, feature engineering, model evaluation, and time-series forecasting, along with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver business impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deploy Machine Learning models for business-critical use cases.
- Build and optimize traditional ML models such as:
- Linear Regression
- Logistic Regression
- Decision Trees
- Random Forest
- Gradient Boosting (XGBoost, LightGBM, CatBoost)
- Support Vector Machines
- Clustering Algorithms
- Develop forecasting solutions using:
- ARIMA / SARIMA
- Prophet
- Exponential Smoothing
- Time-Series Regression Models
- Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA), feature engineering, and data validation.
- Evaluate model performance using appropriate statistical and business metrics.
- Work with structured and semi-structured datasets from multiple sources.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into analytical solutions.
- Build scalable data pipelines and support model deployment in production environments.
- Monitor model performance, identify data drift, and implement model retraining strategies.
- Present insights and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, and Forecasting.
Technical Skills
Machine Learning
- Strong understanding of supervised and unsupervised learning algorithms.
- Experience with ensemble methods and advanced ML techniques.
- Expertise in model selection, hyperparameter tuning, and performance optimization.
Forecasting & Statistics
- Strong understanding of:
- Time-Series Analysis
- Forecasting Techniques
- Statistical Inference
- Hypothesis Testing
- Probability Distributions
- A/B Testing
Programming
- Advanced proficiency in Python.
- Experience with:
- Pandas
- NumPy
- Scikit-learn
- Statsmodels
- XGBoost / LightGBM
- Prophet
Data & SQL
- Strong SQL skills with experience in complex queries and performance optimization.
- Experience working with large-scale datasets.
Visualization
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Matplotlib, Seaborn, or Plotly.
- Cloud & MLOps (Preferred)
- Exposure to AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Understanding of Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and ML model deployment practices.
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong business acumen and data-driven decision-making mindset.