Lead Data Scientist

About the job

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Senior Generative AI Data Scientist

Fractal is a strategic AI partner to Fortune 500 companies with a vision to power every human decision in the enterprise. Fractal is building a world where individual choices, freedom, and diversity are the greatest assets; an ecosystem where human imagination is at the heart of every decision. Where no possibility is written off, only challenged to get better. We believe that a true Fractalite is the one who empowers imagination with intelligence. Fractal has been featured as a Great Place to Work by The Economic Times in partnership with the Great Place to Work® Institute and recognized as a ‘Cool Vendor’ and a ‘Vendor to Watch’ by Gartner.

Please visit Fractal | Intelligence for Imagination for more information about Fractal.

Responsibilities

Position Overview

• Design and implement scalable AI/ML solutions across domains such as finance, healthcare, and retail.
• Lead AI research initiatives, ensuring ethical and responsible AI development.
• Architect and optimize big data and cloud-based data science workflows using AWS, Azure, and Docker.
• Develop and deploy deep learning models including GANs, RNNs, LSTMs, and reinforcement learning systems.
• Perform advanced data wrangling, modeling, and real-time analytics using Python, PySpark, and cloud-native tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build enterprise-grade data architectures and edge computing solutions.

Requirements

• Build AI agents using Python, LLMs, LangChain / LangGraph, ReACT/ReWOO, RAG, and A2A protocol.
• Explore platforms like Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry, and NotebookLM etc for advanced GenAI capabilities.
• Prototype workflows and integrations for Agentic AI, multimodal experiences, and enterprise copilots.
• Assess emerging tools for scalability, security, and alignment with organizational AI strategy.
• Document findings and provide recommendations for platform adoption and architecture patterns.
• Collaborate with engineering and QE teams to convert prototypes into production-ready solutions.
• Experiment with evaluation frameworks and guardrails for research prototypes.
• Stay updated on cutting-edge GenAI trends and contribute to internal knowledge sharing.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

Pay

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Fractal, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: $140,000 to $160,000 Yearly. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus for the current performance period.

Benefits

As a full-time employee of the company or as an hourly employee working more than 30 hours per week, you will be eligible to participate in the health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability plans in accordance with the plan documents, which may be amended from time to time. You will be eligible for benefits on the first day of employment with the Company. In addition, you are eligible to participate in the Company 401(k) Plan after 30 days of employment, in accordance with the applicable plan terms. The Company provides for 11 paid holidays and 12 weeks of Parental Leave. We also follow a “free time” PTO policy, allowing you the flexibility to take time needed for either sick time or vacation.

Fractal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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