Lead Data Scientist(Gen AI)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Lead Data Scientist (Gen AI) in India.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead generative AI initiatives, shaping advanced AI solutions that drive business impact. You will work on cutting-edge projects involving large language models, LangChain, LangGraph, and cloud-based AI platforms to develop innovative applications. As a Lead Data Scientist, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, apply statistical and data analysis techniques, and implement AI models that enhance decision-making and customer experiences. You will be responsible for end-to-end model development, from feature engineering to testing, validation, and deployment, while mentoring junior team members and sharing knowledge. This role combines technical leadership, hands-on AI implementation, and strategic influence within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Accountabilities:

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of generative AI solutions using frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, AWS Bedrock, and Databricks
• Conduct exploratory data analysis, data preprocessing, and feature engineering to support AI model development
• Implement intent classification and response generation systems integrating AI with business rules
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and business teams to translate requirements into scalable AI solutions
• Apply statistical methods, validation techniques, and model evaluation approaches to ensure high-quality outputs
• Mentor junior data scientists and share expertise across teams
• Stay updated with emerging generative AI trends, tools, and best practices, applying new approaches to improve solutions
• Document models, workflows, and knowledge to ensure transparency and reproducibility

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or related fields, with 1+ years of hands-on generative AI/LLM experience
• Proficiency in Python and SQL for data processing and analysis
• Experience with LangChain, LangGraph, and implementing AI workflows, prompt engineering, and RAG techniques
• Strong foundation in statistics, hypothesis testing, and probability distributions
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS), Databricks, and knowledge graph technologies
• Experience in intent detection, rule-based AI augmentation, and evaluating generative AI outputs
• Excellent problem-solving skills, collaboration, and communication abilities
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, or related field is a plus
• Knowledge of semantic search, vector databases, and customer support AI applications is desirable

Benefits

• Competitive salary and stock options
• Flexible working arrangements, including remote work within India and abroad for 90 days per year
• Self and family health insurance, term and life insurance, and OPD benefits
• Mental wellbeing support through Plumm
• Learning & development budget and WFH setup allowance
• 15 privilege leaves, 12 casual leaves, 12 sick leaves, and 3 paid days for volunteering or L&D activities
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture fostering collaboration and growth

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.

🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.

📊 It compares your profile to the job's core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.

🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.

🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!