Lead Data Scientist

Job Title: Lead Data Scientist

Location: Remote

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist with 12+ years of experience to drive advanced analytics, machine learning, and data-driven decision-making initiatives. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in statistical modeling, AI/ML, and prior experience with top-tier MNCs in India along with exposure to the USA work environment.

Key Responsibilities

* Design, develop, and deploy machine learning and statistical models for business use cases

* Analyze large, complex datasets to extract actionable insights

* Build and optimize predictive models, recommendation systems, and forecasting solutions

* Collaborate with data engineering and product teams to productionize models

* Perform feature engineering, model tuning, and validation

* Communicate findings and insights to stakeholders and leadership

* Ensure best practices in model governance, scalability, and performance

* Mentor junior data scientists and lead data science initiatives

Required Qualifications

* 12+ years of experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, or Advanced Analytics

* Strong expertise in Python/R, SQL, and data manipulation

* Hands-on experience with ML algorithms (Regression, Classification, Clustering, NLP, Deep Learning)

* Experience working with top MNCs in India

* Exposure to US-based projects or work environment

* Strong foundation in statistics, probability, and data modeling

* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Skills

* Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

* Familiarity with big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop)

* Experience with visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau)

* Knowledge of MLOps and model deployment frameworks

Eligibility Criteria

* Candidates must be authorized to work in the USA (H4 EAD, L2S, GC, USC)

* Willingness to relocate within the USA or work across major states

Note

* No C2C / consultancy / marketing profiles will be considered

If you are interested in getting into a full-time opportunity, kindly shoot your resumes at [email protected]