Data Scientist

Description

We’re seeking a highly skilled, execution-focused Senior Data Scientist with a minimum of 5 years of experience. This role demands hands-on expertise in building, deploying, and optimizing machine learning models at scale, while working with big data technologies and modern cloud platforms. You will be responsible for driving data-driven solutions from experimentation to production, leveraging advanced tools and frameworks across Python, SQL, Spark, and AWS. The role requires strong technical depth, problem-solving ability, and ownership in delivering business impact through data science.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy scalable machine learning models into production systems.
• Develop advanced analytics and predictive models using Python, SQL, and popular ML/DL frameworks (Pandas, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Leverage Databricks, Apache Spark, and Hadoop for large-scale data processing and model training.
• Implement workflows and pipelines using Airflow and AWS EMR for automation and orchestration.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate models into cloud-based applications on AWS.
• Optimize query performance, storage usage, and data pipelines for efficiency.
• Conduct end-to-end experiments, including data preprocessing, feature engineering, model training, validation, and deployment.
• Drive initiatives independently with high ownership and accountability.
• Stay up to date with industry best practices in machine learning, big data, and cloud-native deployments.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Data Science or Applied Machine Learning.
• Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and ML libraries (Pandas, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Proven expertise in deploying ML models into production systems.
• Experience with big data platforms (Hadoop, Spark) and distributed data processing.
• Hands-on experience with Databricks, Airflow, and AWS EMR.
• Strong knowledge of AWS cloud services (S3, Lambda, SageMaker, EC2, etc.).
• Solid understanding of query optimization, storage systems, and data pipelines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to design scalable solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work in cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Best-in-class salary: We hire strong talent and compensate accordingly.
• Proximity Talks: Meet and learn from designers, engineers, product leaders, and AI practitioners.
• Continuous learning: Work with a world-class team and stay close to the latest in AI, engineering, and product development.
• High-impact work: Build AI-first systems and products used at scale by global clients.

About Us

Proximity is the trusted technology, design, and consulting partner for some of the biggest Sports, Media, and Entertainment companies in the world. We’re headquartered in San Francisco and have offices in Palo Alto, Dubai, Mumbai, and Bangalore.

Since 2019, Proximity has built high-impact, scalable products used by millions of users every day. Today, we are a global team of engineers, designers, product managers, and experts solving complex problems and building cutting-edge technology at scale.

Hiring for Data Scientist / Senior Data Scientist

Exp : 4 - 12 yrs

Edu : BE/B.tech/MCA

Work Location : Pune

Notice Period : Immediate - 15 days

Skills :

4+ years of experience in data engineering, data science, or related domains.

Hands-on experience with SQL, Python, and distributed data systems.

Knowledge of machine learning techniques and statistical analysis.

Experience with cloud data platforms (Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue, GCP BigQuery).

Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD for data pipelines.

Platforms & Operations Experience (Preferred)

- Experience working with Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud data tools.

Operational experience with data orchestration tools (Airflow, ADF, Glue).

Understanding of Kubernetes, Docker, or containerized environments.

Hands-on experience with data warehousing platforms (Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery).

Experience in monitoring, logging, and alerting operations for data workflows.

Job Description – Data Scientist (Machine Learning & Forecasting)

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled Data Scientist with strong expertise in Machine Learning, Traditional Statistical Modelling, Forecasting, and Predictive Analytics. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience building and deploying end-to-end ML solutions, working with large datasets, and translating business problems into scalable data science solutions.

The role requires a strong foundation in statistics, predictive modelling, feature engineering, model evaluation, and time-series forecasting, along with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver business impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy Machine Learning models for business-critical use cases.
• Build and optimize traditional ML models such as:
• Linear Regression
• Logistic Regression
• Decision Trees
• Random Forest
• Gradient Boosting (XGBoost, LightGBM, CatBoost)
• Support Vector Machines
• Clustering Algorithms
• Develop forecasting solutions using:
• ARIMA / SARIMA
• Prophet
• Exponential Smoothing
• Time-Series Regression Models
• Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA), feature engineering, and data validation.
• Evaluate model performance using appropriate statistical and business metrics.
• Work with structured and semi-structured datasets from multiple sources.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into analytical solutions.
• Build scalable data pipelines and support model deployment in production environments.
• Monitor model performance, identify data drift, and implement model retraining strategies.
• Present insights and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, and Forecasting.

Technical Skills

   Machine Learning

• Strong understanding of supervised and unsupervised learning algorithms.
• Experience with ensemble methods and advanced ML techniques.
• Expertise in model selection, hyperparameter tuning, and performance optimization.

Forecasting & Statistics

• Strong understanding of:
• Time-Series Analysis
• Forecasting Techniques
• Statistical Inference
• Hypothesis Testing
• Probability Distributions
• A/B Testing

Programming

• Advanced proficiency in Python.
• Experience with:
• Pandas
• NumPy
• Scikit-learn
• Statsmodels
• XGBoost / LightGBM
• Prophet

Data & SQL

• Strong SQL skills with experience in complex queries and performance optimization.
• Experience working with large-scale datasets.

Visualization

• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Matplotlib, Seaborn, or Plotly.
• Cloud & MLOps (Preferred)
• Exposure to AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Understanding of Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and ML model deployment practices.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong business acumen and data-driven decision-making mindset. 

Sr.Data Scientist,Python, AI ML

We are looking for a skilled Data Scientist to analyze complex datasets, develop predictive models, and generate actionable insights that support business decisions. The ideal candidate should have strong statistical, analytical, and programming skills, along with hands-on experience in machine learning.

We are looking for a Data Science & Machine Learning Senior Associate with 3–5 years of relevant experience in data science, machine learning, and analytics. The candidate will be responsible for developing predictive models, analyzing complex datasets, building scalable ML solutions, and supporting production-grade data science applications on cloud platforms.

• Develop and implement machine learning and predictive analytics models.
• Perform data analysis, statistical modeling, and optimization to solve business problems.
• Build demand forecasting and predictive models using time-series and other advanced techniques.
• Work with large datasets using Python, SQL, PySpark, and cloud-based data platforms.
• Develop and maintain scalable data pipelines for ML model development and deployment.
• Implement MLOps practices including model deployment, monitoring, retraining, and data-drift detection.
• Collaborate with software engineers, product teams, and business stakeholders to convert business requirements into analytical solutions.
• Validate models for accuracy, robustness, bias, and production readiness.
• Create meaningful visualizations and communicate analytical insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Python
• SQL
• Data Science & Machine Learning
• Predictive Modeling
• Statistical Analysis
• Machine Learning Algorithms
• Optimization Techniques
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• BigQuery
• Dataflow
• Dataproc
• Data Fusion
• Cloud SQL
• Airflow
• PySpark
• PostgreSQL
• Terraform
• Tekton
• APIs
• MLOps

• Java

• Demand Forecasting
• Time-Series Analysis
• Neural Networks
• Ensemble Methods
• Support Vector Machines (SVM)
• Regression and Cluster Analysis
• ML Model Testing
• Bias Detection and Data Drift Monitoring
• Production ML Deployment
• QlikSense
• Automotive or Supply Chain Analytics

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related technical field.Master's degree in a relevant quantitative or technical field is preferred.

We are looking for a hands-on Lead Data Scientist with strong analytical, machine learning, and problem-solving skills to work in a client-facing environment.

The role requires someone who can independently identify opportunities, formulate hypotheses, design solutions, and drive initiatives from analysis through experimentation and production implementation. The candidate should also be comfortable guiding team members and working closely with engineering and client stakeholders.

Responsibilities: 

• Analyse complex datasets to identify patterns, issues, and opportunities.
• Formulate and validate hypotheses through structured analysis and experimentation.
• Build and improve machine learning and anomaly detection solutions.
• Design end-to-end solutions considering data, modelling, engineering, and production constraints.
• Perform root cause analysis across models, data, and systems.
• Work with engineering teams on feature pipelines, model inference, and production deployment.
• Lead technical discussions with clients and communicate recommendations, trade-offs, and expected impact.
• Guide team members on analysis, modelling, and solution design.
• Proactively identify initiatives and roadmap items that can add value to the project.

Requirements: 

• Strong foundation in statistics and machine learning.
• Strong hands-on experience with Python and SQL.
• Hands-on experience with Python ML and data frameworks such as Pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, TensorFlow/Keras, Dask, Matplotlib, Boto3 SageMaker Python SDK, and Horovod.
• Strong data analysis, hypothesis-generation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with standard supervised and unsupervised ML techniques.
• Experience with anomaly detection techniques such as Isolation Forest and Autoencoders.
• Experience building and deploying production ML solutions.
• Working knowledge of data engineering and real-time / batch inference environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to lead technical work and guide cross-functional teams.

Good to Have: 

• Experience in fraud detection or risk modelling.
• Experience with Graph Neural Networks.
• Exposure to real-time systems, streaming features, and low-latency data stores.
• Experience in AdTech, e-commerce, gaming, mobile applications, or similar high-volume consumer platforms.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled Data Scientist with strong expertise in Machine Learning, MLOps, and Generative AI. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in building scalable ML models, deploying them in production, and working with modern AI frameworks, including GenAI technologies.

Key Responsibilities

·      Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models for real-world business problems

·      Work on end-to-end ML lifecycle: data preprocessing, model building, evaluation, deployment, and monitoring

·      Implement and manage MLOps pipelines for scalable and reproducible workflows

·      Utilize tools like MLflow for experiment tracking, model versioning, and lifecycle management

·      Develop and integrate Generative AI (GenAI) solutions such as LLM-based applications

·      Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, product, business) to translate requirements into AI solutions

·      Optimize model performance and ensure production stability

·      Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI/ML and GenAI ecosystems

Required Skills & Qualifications

·      4+ years of experience in Data Science / Machine Learning

·      Strong programming skills in Python

·      Hands-on experience with ML modeling techniques (supervised, unsupervised, NLP, etc.)

·      Solid understanding of MLOps practices and tools

·      Experience with MLflow or similar model lifecycle tools 

·      Practical experience in Generative AI (GenAI), including working with LLMs

·      Experience with libraries/frameworks like Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch

·      Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and statistics

·      Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) is a plus

Good to Have

·      Experience with LLM fine-tuning, prompt engineering, or RAG pipelines

·      Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines

·      Knowledge of data engineering workflows 

🚀 We’re Hiring | Data Scientist 🧠📊

Ready to turn data into real-world intelligence? Join us and work on exciting AI/ML & data-driven solutions!

🔹 Experience: 8+ Years

🔹 Must-Have Skills:

🐍 Python | 🤖 Machine Learning | ☁️ Cloud | 🧠 NLP | 📊 Data Visualization

📍 Location: Pune

💼 Work Mode: Work from Office

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Key Responsibilities

 Strong understanding of Machine Learning algorithms (supervised and unsupervised)

 Hands-on experience with Deep Learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar)

 Experience in NLP techniques and libraries (NLTK, spaCy, Hugging Face, etc.)

 Solid knowledge of Statistics, probability, and data analysis methods

 Proficiency in SQL for querying relational databases

 Strong programming skills in Python (or similar languages)

 Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts simply

Required Qualifications

 3+ years of hands-on experience as a Data Scientist or in a similar role.

 Strong expertise in classical machine learning and regression modeling.

 Solid understanding of statistics, including probability, distributions, hypothesis testing,

and correlation analysis.

 Proficiency in Python with libraries such as: scikit-learn pandas NumPy

 Experience working with structured/tabular data.

 Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.

 Ability to clearly explain models and results to non-technical stakeholders.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a skilled Data Scientist with strong expertise in demand forecasting, predictive analytics, and emerging Generative AI technologies. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in machine learning, deep learning, NLP, and LLM-based solutions, along with proficiency in Python, SQL, Power BI, and advanced Excel. This role involves building scalable forecasting models and leveraging AI/GenAI to deliver actionable business insights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deploy demand forecasting models using machine learning and deep learning techniques.
• Analyze historical data to identify trends, seasonality, and demand patterns.
• Build predictive models to improve supply chain and inventory planning.
• Work with large datasets using Python and SQL for data extraction, transformation, and analysis.
• Design dashboards and reports using Power BI for business stakeholders.
• Utilize advanced Excel techniques (Pivot Tables, Power Query, formulas) for analysis and reporting.
• Build and integrate NLP-based solutions for text data analysis and insights.
• Develop and implement LLM-based applications using Generative AI frameworks.
• Design and deploy RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) pipelines for intelligent data retrieval and response generation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (operations, finance, product) to align forecasting and AI solutions.
• Continuously improve model accuracy and performance through experimentation and optimization.

Required Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow/PyTorch).
• Solid understanding of machine learning & deep learning algorithms.
• Experience in demand forecasting / time-series analysis (ARIMA, Prophet, LSTM, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with NLP techniques and libraries (NLTK, SpaCy, Transformers).
• Experience working with LLMs and Generative AI frameworks (OpenAI, Hugging Face, LangChain, etc.).
• Strong understanding of RAG architectures and vector databases (FAISS, Pinecone, etc.).
• Advanced knowledge of SQL for data manipulation.
• Hands-on experience with Power BI for visualization and reporting.
• Expertise in advanced Excel (Power Query, dashboards, data modeling).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in supply chain, logistics, or e-commerce forecasting.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Understanding of business metrics and KPIs related to demand planning.