Lead Data Scientist
We are seeking a Lead Data Scientist to drive AI/ML-powered solutions and tackle challenging projects across diverse domains. This role demands a combination of technical expertise, leadership, and an innovative mindset to deliver cutting-edge solutions for our clients.
Responsibilities
- Shape AI/ML-driven solutions for EPAM’s clients and teams
- Propose solutions and strategies to address business challenges
- Lead and mentor multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Ensure effective collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver business value
- Stay updated with advancements in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of production experience in Data Science and Machine Learning
- Track record of leading and mentoring engineering teams
- Expertise in at least one domain: Natural Language Processing (NLP), Large Language Models (LLM), Machine Learning Engineering, Time Series Analysis, Generative AI (GenAI)
- Proficiency in Deep Learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
- Background in the Python ecosystem and data science libraries including pandas, scikit-learn, numpy
- Skills in handling time series data and developing predictive models
- Familiarity with deploying and optimizing LLMs and GenAI solutions in real-world applications
Nice to have
- Knowledge of at least one major cloud provider (AWS, GCP, Azure)
- Skills in communication and presentation to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Fluency in English at a minimum B2 level
- Familiarity with New Relic and PagerDuty
