Battery Smart - Lead Data Scientist - Applied AI in Gurgaon, भारत

Role Overview :We are looking for a Lead Data Scientist / Applied AI Lead to lead Battery Smart's Data Science, Machine Learning and Applied AI https://jobeax.com/link/Lb7Y74kg3pHHYgwI is a mid-level leadership role responsible for managing a team of Data Scientists / Analytics professionals while remaining hands-on with critical business problems and AI https://jobeax.com/link/qShIj7SxXkxvoFT9 role will own the Data Science roadmap, drive production-grade ML and AI solutions, and partner with Product, Engineering, Operations and Leadership to translate complex business problems into scalable, data driven https://jobeax.com/link/XnflZD2dGSZYgXFG Responsibilities :- Own end-to-end data science and machine learning solutions across demand forecasting, fraud detection, underwriting, driver behavior analysis, and network optimization.- Design, build, deploy, and monitor time-series, geospatial, statistical, and real-time predictive models in production.- Lead Applied AI and GenAI initiatives, including :1. LLM-based applications.2. RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) pipelines.3. Embeddings, agent workflows, and decision-support systems.4. Use cases such as call transcript analysis, ops intelligence, and automated insights.- Drive Computer Vision use cases, including face recognition, OCR, misuse/fraud detection, and asset monitoring.- Take complete ownership of projects - from problem definition and data acquisition to deployment and performance tracking.- Mentor and guide junior analysts and data scientists, setting high standards for problem-solving, code quality, and execution.- Work closely with Product, Engineering, Operations, and Leadership to translate ambiguous business problems into scalable AI-driven https://jobeax.com/link/c21jIsX1adt6pb90 & Skills :- 7+ years of strong hands-on experience in Python and SQL (PySpark preferred).- Proven experience in building ML models from scratch, including time-series forecasting, geospatial models, statistical modeling, and deep learning.- Practical, production-level experience with LLMs, RAG architectures, and modern AI tooling.- Hands-on exposure to Computer Vision models such as object detection, OCR, and facial recognition.- Experience deploying and maintaining models using Docker and cloud environments (Kubernetes exposure is a plus).- Strong understanding of real-time data processing frameworks and ML pipelines.- Demonstrated ability to solve complex, ambiguous problems in a fast-scaling startup environment.- Strong ownership mindset with experience leading and mentoring teams and collaborating cross functionally.- Experience working with IoT and geospatial data is a https://jobeax.com/link/8EpMBapKl734nK4I this role :- This is not a research-only role - you will build, deploy, and scale AI systems that directly impact revenue, assets, and operational efficiency.- Opportunity to own high-impact AI systems end-to-end in one of India's fastest-growing EV infrastructure companies.- Play a key role in shaping Battery Smart's data science and applied AI culture, while mentoring future leaders in the team. (ref:hirist.tech)