Head of AI & Data Science - Production ML & GenAI

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Published 28 Mar 2026

110K - 286K USD Annual

Part Time

Full Time

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Python

SCALA

Data Science

Generative AI

Computer Science

Distributed Systems

Operations Research

Information Technology

System Design

API Design

Stakeholder Management

Applied Mathematics

SDLC

RAG

LLMs

UX

Deployment

Statistics

Economics

Optimization

PhD

IOS

Tensorflow

Scikit-learn

Torch

This role involves leading a team of data scientists, machine learning engineers, and software engineers. The team will be responsible for building next-generation AI systems y will focus on realizing a vision of four super agents. The work will bridge the gap between research and production-grade delivery.

A Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field, coupled with 5 years of experience in an analytics-related field, is required. Alternatively, a Master's degree in a similar field with 3 years of analytics experience, or 7 years of experience in an analytics or related field, is acceptable. The role necessitates strong foundational knowledge in Generative AI, LLMs, and/or Agentic AI systems, alongside a solid Software Engineering background.

Experience managing high-performing data science, machine learning, or specialized software engineering teams in a production-focused environment for at least 3 years is also a requirement.

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