We are seeking an experienced and visionary Data Science Team Lead to join our dynamic technology organization. The successful candidate will lead a team of talented data scientists, driving innovation and delivering business value through advanced machine learning techniques and Generative AI solutions. This role requires a strategic thinker with hands-on expertise in both traditional and cutting-edge data science methodologies, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for continuous learning and development.
Responsibilities:
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of data scientists both methodologically and technically to deliver high-impact projects aligned with our business objectives.
Design, implement, and optimize classic machine learning models to solve complex business problems.
Apply gradient boosting techniques (e.g., XGBoost, LightGBM, CatBoost) to enhance predictive accuracy and model robustness.
Drive the exploration and integration of Generative AI applications, including Large Language Models (LLMs) to create innovative solutions for our products and services.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, product, business) to translate business requirements into actionable data science projects.
Establish best practices for model development, validation, deployment, and monitoring in production environments.
Promote a data-driven culture, encouraging experimentation, sharing of knowledge, and adoption of state-of-the-art technologies.
Communicate project progress, insights, and results to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Requirements: Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or related field; a PhD is an advantage.
5+ years of experience in data science roles, with at least 2 years in a team lead position.
Proven expertise in classic machine learning algorithms and techniques, including regression, classification, clustering, and feature engineering.
Extensive hands-on experience with gradient boosting frameworks such as XGBoost, LightGBM, and CatBoost.
Demonstrated success in designing, deploying, and scaling Generative AI applications (e.g., LLMs) in real-world scenarios.
Strong programming skills in Python and proficiency with data science libraries (scikit-learn, pandas, NumPy, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and MLOps tools for model deployment and monitoring in production.
Knowledge and experience in Databricks and Spark.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative environment.
Experience in handling big data of billions of observations.
This position is open to all candidates.