Moative

About Moative

Moative, an Applied AI Services company, designs AI roadmaps, builds co-pilots and predictive AI solutions for companies in energy, utilities, packaging, commerce, and other primary industries. Through Moative Labs, we aspire to build micro-products and launch AI startups in vertical markets. 

We have built and sold two companies, one of which was an AI company. Our founders and leaders are Math PhDs, Ivy League University Alumni, Ex-Googlers, and successful entrepreneurs.

Work you’ll do

As a senior data scientist, you will lead data-driven projects, design and develop advanced analytical frameworks and AI/ML solutions to address business problems. You will collaborate with product managers, engineers and domain experts to deliver intelligent solutions and products. You’ll analyze new opportunities and ideas, evaluate new Al/ ML models/ frameworks/ platforms , conduct experiments, develop PoCs and prototypes.

As a Senior Data Scientist, you will oversee the activities of junior data scientists and analysts. You will provide your advanced expertise on statistical and mathematical concepts and guide the team in AI/ML algorithms and model development. You will stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in data science and machine learning, and AI.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in statistics, machine learning, and programming, as well as excellent business understanding and product design thinking skills. If you are passionate about data and have a proven track record of delivering impactful data solutions, we would love to hear from you. 

Responsibilities

• Lead data-driven projects from conception to development of data science models to deployment into intelligent products/solutions.
• Manage, mentor, and guide a team of high-performing data scientists and data analysts.
• Oversee the activities of the team, ensuring proper execution of duties and alignment with business objectives.
• Create tools and frameworks that accelerate the delivery of scalable data analytics and AI/ML solutions and products.
• Ensure the adoption of best practices for data science development and AI/ML model lifecycle management.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, and AI.
• Continuously improve data practices and methodologies.

Who you are

You are a data scientist who is passionate about using AI/ML to improve processes, products, and delight customers. You have experience working with less-than-clean data, developing ML models, and orchestrating their deployment to production. You thrive on taking initiative, are very comfortable with ambiguity, and can passionately defend your decisions.

Requirements and skills

• 4+ years of experience in applying data science methods to develop models that extract business value from real-world data.
• 2+ years of experience in leading data science teams to develop and deliver data science, machine learning, and AI solutions and products.
• Deep familiarity with a range of data science methods and algorithms (time-series analysis, regression analysis, experimental design, optimization, etc.).
• Strong understanding of ML algorithms including areas such as deep learning, neural networks (NN), natural language processing (NLP), and more.
• Experience with AI foundational models and associated architectural and solution development frameworks.
• Proficient knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch), and MLOps practices and platforms like MLflow.
• Broad understanding of data structures, data engineering, and architectures.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork.
• Strong interpersonal skills; result-oriented, self-motivated, proactive, and capable of handling multiple projects.
• Ability to work in collaborative settings, take accountability, and stay composed under stress.

Working at Moative

Moative is a young company, but we believe strongly in thinking long-term, while acting with urgency. Our ethos is rooted in innovation, efficiency and high-quality outcomes. We believe the future of work is AI-augmented and boundary less.

Here are some of our guiding principles:

• Think in decades. Act in hours. As an independent company, our moat is time. While our decisions are for the long-term horizon, our execution will be fast – measured in hours and days, not weeks and months.
• Own the canvas. Throw yourself in to build, fix or improve – anything that isn’t done right, irrespective of who did it. Be selfish about improving across the organization – because once the rot sets in, we waste years in surgery and recovery.
• Use data or don’t use data. Use data where you ought to but not as a ‘cover-my-back’ political tool. Be capable of making decisions with partial or limited data. Get better at intuition and pattern-matching. Whichever way you go, be mostly right about it.
• Avoid work about work. Process creeps on purpose, unless we constantly question it. We are deliberate about committing to rituals that take time away from the actual work. We truly believe that a meeting that could be an email, should be an email and you don’t need a person with the highest title to say that out loud.
• High revenue per person. We work backwards from this metric. Our default is to automate instead of hiring. We multi-skill our people to own more outcomes than hiring someone who has less to do. We don’t like squatting and hoarding that comes in the form of hiring for growth. High revenue per person comes from high quality work from everyone. We demand it.

If this role and our work is of interest to you, please apply. We encourage you to apply even if you believe you do not meet all the requirements listed above.  

That said, you should demonstrate that you are in the 90th percentile or above. This may mean that you have studied in top-notch institutions, won competitions that are intellectually demanding, built something of your own, or rated as an outstanding performer by your current or previous employers. 

The position is based out of Chennai. Our work currently involves significant in-person collaboration and we expect you to work out of our offices in Chennai.

About Moative

Moative, an Applied AI Services company, designs AI roadmaps, builds co-pilots and predictive AI solutions for companies in energy, utilities, packaging, commerce, and other primary industries. Through Moative Labs, we aspire to build micro-products and launch AI startups in vertical markets.

Our Past: We have built and sold two companies, one of which was an AI company. Our founders and leaders are Math PhDs, Ivy League University Alumni, Ex-Googlers, and successful entrepreneurs.

Work you’ll do

As an AI Engineer at Moative, you will be at the forefront of applying cutting-edge AI to solve real-world problems. You will be instrumental in designing and developing intelligent software solutions, leveraging the power of foundation models to automate and optimize critical workflows. Collaborating closely with domain experts, data scientists, and ML engineers, you will integrate advanced ML and AI technologies into both existing and new systems. This role offers a unique opportunity to explore innovative ideas, experiment with the latest foundation models, and build impactful products that directly enhance the lives of citizens by transforming how government services are delivered. You'll be working on challenging and impactful projects that move the needle on traditionally difficult-to-automate processes.

Responsibilities

• Utilize and adapt foundation models, particularly in vision and data extraction, as the core building blocks for developing impactful products aimed at improving government service delivery. This includes prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and evaluating model performance
• Architect, build, and deploy intelligent AI agent-driven workflows that automate and optimize key processes within government service delivery. This encompasses the full lifecycle from conceptualization and design to implementation and monitoring
• Contribute directly to enhancing our model evaluation and monitoring methodologies to ensure robust and reliable system performance. Proactively identify areas for improvement and implement solutions to optimize model accuracy and efficiency
• Continuously learn and adapt to the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and foundation models, exploring new techniques and technologies to enhance our capabilities and solutions

Who you are

You are a passionate and results-oriented engineer who is driven by the potential of AI/ML to revolutionize processes, enhance products, and ultimately improve user experiences. You thrive in dynamic environments and are comfortable navigating ambiguity. You possess a strong sense of ownership and are eager to take initiative, advocating for your technical decisions while remaining open to feedback and collaboration. 

You are adept at working with real-world, often imperfect data, and have a proven ability to develop, refine, and deploy AI/ML models into production in a cost-effective and scalable manner. You are excited by the prospect of directly impacting government services and making a positive difference in the lives of citizens

Skills & Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in programming languages such as Python or Scala
• Proficient knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization, DevOps (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Tuning and deploying foundation models, particularly for vision tasks and data extraction
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to break down complex challenges into actionable steps
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Working at Moative

Moative is a young company, but we believe strongly in thinking long-term, while acting with urgency. Our ethos is rooted in innovation, efficiency and high-quality outcomes. We believe the future of work is AI-augmented and boundary less.

Here are some of our guiding principles:

• Think in decades. Act in hours. As an independent company, our moat is time. While our decisions are for the long-term horizon, our execution will be fast – measured in hours and days, not weeks and months.
• Own the canvas. Throw yourself in to build, fix or improve – anything that isn’t done right, irrespective of who did it. Be selfish about improving across the organization – because once the rot sets in, we waste years in surgery and recovery.
• Use data or don’t use data. Use data where you ought to but not as a ‘cover-my-back’ political tool. Be capable of making decisions with partial or limited data. Get better at intuition and pattern-matching. Whichever way you go, be mostly right about it.
• Avoid work about work. Process creeps on purpose, unless we constantly question it. We are deliberate about committing to rituals that take time away from the actual work. We truly believe that a meeting that could be an email, should be an email and you don’t need a person with the highest title to say that out loud.
• High revenue per person. We work backwards from this metric. Our default is to automate instead of hiring. We multi-skill our people to own more outcomes than hiring someone who has less to do. We don’t like squatting and hoarding that comes in the form of hiring for growth. High revenue per person comes from high quality work from everyone. We demand it.

If this role and our work is of interest to you, please apply. We encourage you to apply even if you believe you do not meet all the requirements listed above.  

That said, you should demonstrate that you are in the 90th percentile or above. This may mean that you have studied in top-notch institutions, won competitions that are intellectually demanding, built something of your own, or rated as an outstanding performer by your current or previous employers. 

The position is based out of Chennai. Our work currently involves significant in-person collaboration and we expect you to work out of our offices in Chennai.