Senior/Lead Data Scientist in Hyderabad, भारत

Job Title : Lead Data Scientist / Senior Data ScientistLocation : Hyderabad, Telangana (On-site, 5 days a week)Experience : 7 - 12 YearsEmployment Type : Full-TimeAbout the Role : We are a fast-growing product company pioneering AI and Deepfake Detection technologies powered by a proprietary Biometric Engine. We are seeking a highly skilled Data Scientist (Individual Contributor) to drive our predictive analytics and machine learning initiatives. You will work on cutting-edge data science challenges, applying machine learning techniques to large datasets to generate actionable insights and integrate AI models into https://jobeax.com/link/rH0yu1ler9U2ioyx Responsibilities : - Analyze structured and unstructured data to identify patterns, build predictive models, and generate actionable business insights.- Perform end-to-end data preprocessing, feature engineering, model development, and model evaluation.- Develop and integrate REST APIs for seamless AI model deployment into enterprise systems.- Evaluate, fine-tune, and optimize AI/ML models to improve accuracy, scalability, and reliability.- Ensure data quality, governance, and security throughout the analytics lifecycle.- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and product teams to translate business requirements into robust analytical solutions.Must-Have Qualifications : - 7 to 12 years of overall experience, with a core 5 to 8 years of hands-on experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, and Predictive Analytics (Must be an Individual Contributor).- Full-time Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or Engineering (Distance education and https://jobeax.com/link/qWXnjFgQhSFTUarO degrees are not accepted).- Strong proficiency in Python, Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, and PyTorch.- Deep understanding of statistics, probability theory, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and experimental design.- Proven experience building REST APIs and deploying AI models into production.- Must be willing to work entirely from our Hyderabad office (Monday - Friday).Good-to-Have Skills : - Experience with Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs).- Hands-on experience with SQL/NoSQL databases, data warehouses, and Big Data technologies.- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). (ref:hirist.tech)