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// POSTED: May 1, 2026

Lead Data Scientist – Generative AI (GenAI)

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Lead Data Scientist – Generative AI (GenAI) Experience: 12–15+ Years (Data Science / AI Experience) Employment Type: Full-Time (W2 Only) Location: USA (Hybrid / Onsite) Work Authorization: H4 EAD, L2S, GC EAD, Green Card, US Citizen Job Summary We are seeking a highly accomplished Lead Data Scientist with strong Generative AI expertise to design and drive enterprise-scale AI solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in machine learning, statistical modeling, Large Language Models (LLMs), and advanced analytics , along with strong leadership capabilities to guide teams and deliver impactful AI-driven products. This role requires ownership of GenAI solution design, model development, experimentation, deployment, and performance optimization across enterprise environments. Key Responsibilities • Define and lead GenAI and data science strategy across business use cases. • Design and implement LLM-based applications including RAG architectures . • Lead development of machine learning models and advanced analytics solutions . • Perform deep exploratory data analysis (EDA) and derive actionable insights. • Architect end-to-end ML pipelines (data ingestion → training → deployment → monitoring) . • Optimize models for accuracy, scalability, and cost efficiency. • Collaborate with Data Engineers, ML Engineers, and Product stakeholders. • Establish best practices for MLOps, model governance, and evaluation frameworks . • Mentor junior data scientists and lead technical decision-making. • Drive innovation in AI/ML and Generative AI solutions . Required Technical Skills Data Science & ML • Strong expertise in Machine Learning & Statistical Modeling • Python (NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn) • Feature engineering, model evaluation, and tuning Generative AI • LLMs (OpenAI, Anthropic, LLaMA, etc.) • Prompt engineering and LLM orchestration • RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) • LangChain / LlamaIndex / Hugging Face Data & Processing • SQL • Large-scale data handling and transformation Cloud & MLOps • AWS / Azure / GCP • MLflow / SageMaker / Azure ML • CI/CD for ML pipelines • Model deployment and monitoring Preferred Qualifications • Experience with Deep Learning (TensorFlow / PyTorch) • Exposure to vector databases (Pinecone, FAISS, Chroma) • Experience with Databricks or big data platforms • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills Eligibility & Compliance • W2 Full-Time Only • No C2C • No consultancy or vendor profiles How to Apply Share your updated resume to: [email protected]
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