Data Scientist

About Position:

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Data Scientist specialising in Generative AI and Synthetic Data Generation to design, develop, and deploy advanced data-driven solutions. This role focuses on building and optimising generative models capable of producing high-quality synthetic data that closely mimics real-world datasets across domains such as text, images, and structured data. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in leveraging machine learning and statistical techniques to enhance model performance, scalability, and reliability. You will collaborate closely with AI researchers, engineers, and domain experts to drive innovation in generative AI systems, particularly in data-constrained or regulated environments.

• Role: Data Scientist - Synthetic Data
• Location: All Persistent Locations
• Experience: 8 to 12 years
• Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Synthetic Data Generation (Must-Have):
• Design and develop machine learning models for synthetic data generation using techniques such as GANs, VAEs, diffusion models, and other deep generative approaches. Ensure generated data maintains statistical fidelity, diversity, and privacy compliance.
• Data Collection & Preprocessing:
• Identify, acquire, and curate relevant datasets. Perform data cleansing, transformation, and structuring to ensure high-quality inputs for training generative models.
• Model Development & Training:
• Build end-to-end data pipelines and workflows for training generative AI models using state-of-the-art architectures including GANs, Variational Autoencoders, Normalizing Flows, and Diffusion Networks.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, or a related discipline with a focus on AI or generative modelling.
• Mandatory experience in synthetic data generation using machine learning or deep learning models.
• Strong proficiency in Python and leading AI frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• In-depth understanding of generative modelling techniques including GANs, VAEs, Diffusion Models, and Normalizing Flows.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Annual health check-ups
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

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