Ciklum is looking for a Senior Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Engineer to join our team full-time in India.

We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live.

About the role:

As a Senior Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Engineer, become a part of a cross-functional development team engineering experiences of tomorrow. Architected an end-to-end MLOps ecosystem for high-scale predictive platforms, bridging the gap between Data Science R&D and production-grade reliability.

As Senior Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Engineer, proactively generating innovative ideas, crafting compelling business cases, and skillfully pitching them to key stakeholders. Dive deep into data to unearth valuable insights and translate them into actionable recommendations. You'll excel in communicating these insights to diverse audiences through both verbal presentations and visualizations. You will also collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define and implement success metrics, ensuring alignment with product objectives and stakeholder needs.

Then you will take charge of developing and implementing machine learning models, ensuring they are not only accurate but also scalable and reliable for generating predictions efficiently. You'll collaborate closely with our Machine Learning Engineers to deploy, maintain, and enhance these models, ensuring they meet our high standards for performance. Your role will involve working with real-time data, seamlessly integrating it into our machine learning frameworks. Additionally, you'll collaborate with Developers and Operations Research Scientists, empowering them to utilise our predictions effectively to drive maximum impact in our operations.

Finally, you will play a pivotal role in our team by fostering collaboration among peers. You'll work closely with fellow data scientists to establish and implement best practices, share insights, and provide constructive feedback on each other's projects. Your expertise and leadership skills will be instrumental as you mentor junior team members, guiding them through their projects and helping them develop their skills.

Responsibilities:

Strategy: Led ML infra roadmap; drove innovation in real-time/batch inference
Ops: Architected scalable K8s/AWS pipelines & automated MLOps lifecycles
Leadership: Mentored mid-level engineers; established org-wide Best Practices
Stakeholder: Translated complex ML concepts into actionable business KPIs

Requirements:

Advanced proficiency in data science and machine learning methodologies, with extensive experience applying these techniques in production environments
Proven experience in getting models to production, scaling, and maintaining them for long-term success
Python (scikit-learn, pandas, seaborn, etc.) in notebooks and pure Python code for production, and strong proficiency in SQL
Strong understanding of software development best practices, including testing, git, code reviews, and model lifecycle management
Working with Docker containers to support reproducible and scalable environments
Experience with real-time data integration and machine learning frameworks
Basic understanding of mathematical optimization is required
Experience with real time inference and stream processing is required

Personal skills:

Leadership and mentorship skills, with the ability to guide and develop junior data scientists and foster team collaboration
A holistic project approach, from generating business cases to managing the full lifecycle of models
Ability to generate innovative ideas, test hypotheses rigorously, and pitch business cases to stakeholders
Critical analysis of approaches, assumptions, and business impact, with the ability to challenge and refine strategies for optimal results
Preference for simple, scalable, and effective solutions, particularly in complex projects
Expertise in agile environments with strong collaborative skills, particularly in cross-functional teams
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present complex data insights and machine learning concepts to a wide range of stakeholders, both technical and non-technical

What`s in it for you

Strong community: Work alongside top professionals in a friendly, open-door environment
Growth focus: Take on large-scale projects with a global impact and expand your expertise
Tailored learning: Boost your skills with internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy access, language courses, and company-paid certifications
Endless opportunities: Explore diverse domains through internal mobility, finding the best fit to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies
Care: We've got you covered with company-paid medical insurance, mental health support, and financial & legal consultations

About us:

At Ciklum, we are always exploring innovations, empowering each other to achieve more, and engineering solutions that matter. With us, you'll work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a One Team culture that values collaboration and progress.

India is a strategic innovation hub for Ciklum, with growing teams in Chennai and Pune leading advancements in EdgeTech, AR/VR, IoT, and beyond. Join us to collaborate on game-changing solutions and take your career to the next level.

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