Location:

Hyderabad

Experience

4–8 years

Job Overview

We are looking for a highly analytical and research-driven Applied Data Scientist with deep expertise in Digital Signal Processing (DSP), machine learning, and sensor data analytics. This role focuses on building intelligent models and extracting insights from high-frequency motion and GPS data, enabling advanced features for safety, activity tracking, and event detection.

You will work closely with Motion Algorithms, Firmware, and Hardware teams to transform raw sensor data into robust, production-ready intelligence and drive innovation in motion-based systems.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze large-scale, real-time sensor datasets from:

Accelerometers
Gyroscopes
IMUs and other motion sensors
GPS and location systems

Design and develop machine learning models for:

Motion analysis and classification
Event detection (crash, fall, slip, impact, etc.)
Behavioral and activity pattern recognition

Apply Digital Signal Processing (DSP) techniques for:

Signal conditioning and noise reduction
Feature extraction from time-series data

Work closely with Motion Algorithms Engineers to:

Develop and refine sensor fusion algorithms
Improve GPS filtering and map matching techniques

Define and execute data collection strategies:

Ensure high-quality labeled datasets
Work with app/firmware teams to capture relevant signals

Perform feature engineering and feature analysis for model performance optimization
Build and maintain data pipelines and processing workflows for:

Data ingestion
Cleaning and preprocessing
Model training and evaluation

Contribute to dashboarding and monitoring systems to track:

Data health
Model performance
Anomalies and edge cases

Analyze user, sensor, and system data to generate:

Actionable insights
Usage patterns
Algorithm improvement opportunities

R&D And Innovation Responsibilities

Lead research and development for new motion-based features and detection systems
Explore and implement novel approaches for:

Crash detection
Event classification
Sensor-based intelligence

Collaborate on data architecture design with Motion Algorithms Engineers
Conduct deep data analysis for feature discovery and validation
Write technical documentation, white papers, and research reports
Contribute to intellectual property (IP) development:

Patent drafting
Novel algorithm design

Required Skills & Qualifications

Strong expertise in Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
Strong experience in machine learning for time-series data
Hands-on experience with IMU and motion sensor data analysis
Experience working with GPS data and geospatial analysis
Strong proficiency in:

Python (NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, ML libraries)
Data analysis and modeling tools

Strong foundation in:

Statistics and probability
Linear algebra
Signal processing

Good understanding of physics (mechanics, motion dynamics)
Experience with feature engineering and model evaluation

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with deep learning for time-series data (LSTM, Transformers, etc.)
Familiarity with sensor fusion techniques (Kalman filters, etc.)
Experience working with real-time or streaming data systems
Exposure to data visualization and dashboarding tools
Familiarity with embedded systems constraints
Experience in wearables, mobility, or safety systems
Experience in sports analytics or mobility platforms
Prior work in crash detection, biomechanics, or safety systems
Experience in end-to-end ML lifecycle

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and research mindset
Ability to translate raw data into meaningful insights and models
Excellent collaboration across algorithm, firmware, and hardware teams
Strong documentation and communication skills

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Motion Algorithms Engineers to co-develop algorithms and data pipelines
Work with Firmware Engineers to ensure high-quality data capture and labeling
Collaborate with Hardware Engineers to understand sensor characteristics and limitations
Support product and backend teams with insights, metrics, and data-driven decisions

Key Priority Requirements

Expertise in Motion data analysis - GPS, Accelerometers, Gyroscopes, etc.
Expertise in Digital Signal Processing - Filtering on data
Expertise in ML Model development on Motion data
Expertise in Physics and Mathematical Modelling of Events

Senior Applied Scientist | Motion Sensing, DSP & ML