Data Scientist Lead

• Lead the design and implementation of AI/ML models, with a focus on natural language processing, information extraction, information retrieval, large language models, and both supervised and unsupervised machine learning techniques.
• Develop and maintain production-ready code, ensuring high quality through unit testing and code reviews.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to align AI solutions with business objectives and product goals.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in AI/ML technologies, including large language models and machine learning techniques, and integrate relevant innovations into our projects.
• Benchmark AI systems, including large language models, to ensure optimal performance and scalability.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Drive the AI development lifecycle from ideation to deployment, ensuring timely and successful project delivery.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in AI/ML engineering, with a strong focus on Python development.
• In-depth knowledge of natural language processing, large language models, supervised and unsupervised machine learning, and the AI development lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to write clean, efficient, and production-ready code.
• Experience with unit testing in Python and familiarity with AI benchmarking techniques.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a product-driven approach to AI development.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Familiarity with cloud platforms
• Experience in AI monitoring tools and methodologies