Data Scientist at Carsome · Remote, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur · 1 - 6 years · ₹10L - ₹30L / yr · Raised funding · Remote friendly · Posted 21 Mar 2024

Carsome’s Data Department is on the lookout for a Data Scientist/Data Science Lead who has a strong passion in building data powered products.
Data Science function under the Data Department has a responsibility for standardisation of methods, mentoring team of data science resources/interns, including code libraries and documentation, quality assurance of outputs, modeling techniques and statistics, leveraging a variety of technologies, open-source languages, and cloud computing platform.
You will get to lead & implement projects such as price optimization/prediction, enabling iconic personalization experiences for our customer, inventory optimization etc.
Job Descriptions
- Identifying and integrating datasets that can be leveraged through our product and work closely with data engineering team to develop data products.
- Execute analytical experiments methodically to help solve various problems and make a true impact across functions such as operations, finance, logistics, marketing.
- Identify, prioritize, and design testing opportunities that will inform algorithm enhancements.
- Devise and utilize algorithms and models to mine big data stores, perform data and error analysis to improve models and clean and validate data for uniformity and accuracy.
- Unlock insights by analyzing large amounts of complex website traffic and transactional data.
- Implement analytical models into production by collaborating with data analytics engineers.
Technical Requirements
- Expertise in model design, training, evaluation, and implementation ML Algorithm expertise K-nearest neighbors, Random Forests, Naive Bayes, Regression Models. PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras, deep learning expertise, tSNE, gradient boosting expertise, regression implementation expertise, Python, Pyspark, SQL, R, AWS Sagemaker /personalize etc.
- Machine Learning / Data Science Certification
Experience & Education
- Bachelor’s in Engineering / Master’s in Data Science / Postgraduate Certificate in Data Science.

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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.
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.
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.
Role Overview
As a Data Scientist, you will work with business stakeholders, AI engineers, and domain experts to transform data into actionable insights and intelligent solutions. You will develop machine learning models, perform statistical analysis, and contribute to AI-driven products that create measurable business impact.
Key Responsibilities
Data Science & Machine Learning
- Analyze structured and unstructured data to identify patterns, trends, and business opportunities.
- Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA), feature engineering, and data preparation.
- Develop, evaluate, and optimize machine learning models for prediction, classification, clustering, and forecasting.
- Apply statistical techniques to solve business problems and validate model performance.
- Design and execute experiments to improve model accuracy and business outcomes.
AI Solution Development
- Collaborate with AI Engineers, Data Engineers, and domain experts to build AI-powered solutions.
- Translate business requirements into scalable data science approaches.
- Contribute to Generative AI and advanced analytics initiatives where applicable.
- Document methodologies, model performance, and key findings.
Required Technical Skills
- Strong programming skills in Python and SQL for data analysis, feature engineering, and machine learning.
- Strong understanding of Statistics, Probability, Linear Algebra, and Calculus as applied to machine learning and data science.
- Experience with Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA), data preprocessing, feature engineering, feature selection, and handling missing or imbalanced data.
- Good understanding of Supervised, Unsupervised, and Ensemble Machine Learning algorithms, including their assumptions, strengths, limitations, and appropriate use cases.
- Strong knowledge of Regression, Classification, Clustering, Time Series Forecasting, Dimensionality Reduction, Recommendation Systems, and Anomaly Detection techniques.
- Experience with Model Evaluation, Cross-Validation, Hyperparameter Optimization, Bias-Variance Trade-off, Feature Importance, Explainable AI (XAI), and Performance Metrics.
- Understanding of Statistical Inference, Hypothesis Testing, Probability Distributions, Sampling Techniques, Confidence Intervals, and A/B Testing.
- Experience translating business problems into analytical approaches and developing scalable, data-driven solutions.
- Working knowledge of Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Prompt Engineering, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
- 2–4 years of experience developing machine learning or data science solutions.
- Experience working on end-to-end data science projects in a business environment.
Nice to Have
- Exposure to Generative AI, LLMs, RAG, or Agentic AI.
- Experience with Computer Vision or Natural Language Processing (NLP).
- Familiarity with cloud-based AI platforms.
- Knowledge of construction, engineering, manufacturing, or industrial domains.
- Participation in hackathons, research, Kaggle competitions, or open-source projects.
Soft Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, effective communication and collaboration, ownership mindset, adaptability, continuous learning, and a passion for innovation.
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.
Strong Lead Data Science, / AI Engineer / Machine Learning Engineer profiles.
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Mandatory (Experience 1) - Must have 10+ years of experience in Data Science, AI/ML or AI Engineering with hands-on experience building production-grade ML systems.
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Mandatory (Experience 2) - Must have hands-on experience building AI/ML solutions for Credit Risk, Fraud Risk Management (FRM), Collections & Recovery, with proven delivery of business-impacting AI/ML solutions.
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Mandatory (Experience 3) - Candidate's Current designation must be Lead or above.
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Mandatory (Experience 4) - Must have strong experience designing and deploying large-scale distributed Machine Learning systems, including model training, fine-tuning, inference, scalable serving, and production deployment.
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Mandatory (Experience 5) - Strong programming experience in Python, along with exposure to Spark, Kafka, Kubernetes, APIs/Microservices, CI/CD, Feature Store, Model Registry, and Distributed Computing.
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Mandatory (Experience 6) - Experience designing and deploying Credit Risk Models, Fraud Detection Models, Graph ML, Early Warning Systems, Portfolio Monitoring, Collections Optimization, Propensity Models, and Recovery Forecasting.
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Mandatory (Experience 7) - Proven experience leading AI/ML teams, owning end-to-end delivery, mentoring engineers, driving cross-functional execution, and managing production AI platforms.
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Mandatory (Experience 8) – Must have experience working under BFSI governance, including PII handling, auditability, model governance, compliance, secure-by-design architecture, approval workflows, and model risk management practices.
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Mandatory ( Education ) - B.TECH / M.TECH from Tier 1 Colleges (IIT's, NIT's, BITS) are Considered
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Mandatory (Age) - Candidate's Age should be below 37 years.
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Mandatory (CTC) – The CTC breakup offered will be 75% fixed + 25% variable, as per company policy.
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Preferred (Experience 1) - Candidates currently working as Lead / Principal / Engineering Manager / Associate Director / Director in reputed Product, FinTech, Banking, NBFC, or Global Capability Centers will be preferred.
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Preferred (Experience 2) - Indian professionals currently working overseas (NRI) who are planning to relocate and permanently settle in India are encouraged to apply.
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Preferred (Experience 4) - Experience building enterprise AI platforms using Graph ML, Vector Databases, LLM-enabled decisioning, distributed training frameworks, and large-scale AI infrastructure.
Job Description:
As a Data Science Intern, you will collaborate with our data science and analytics teams to work on meaningful projects involving data analysis, predictive modeling, and statistical modeling. You will have the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in a practical, fast-paced environment, contribute to key data-driven projects, and gain valuable experience with industry-leading tools and technologies.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in collecting, cleaning, and preprocessing data from various sources.
- Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.
- Develop and implement machine learning models and algorithms.
- Create data visualizations and reports to communicate findings to stakeholders.
- Collaborate with team members on data-driven projects and research.
- Participate in meetings and contribute to discussions on project progress and strategy.
- Work with large datasets to clean, preprocess, and analyze data.
- Build and deploy statistical and machine learning models to generate actionable insights.
- Conduct exploratory data analysis (EDA) to uncover trends, patterns, and correlations.
- Assist in the creation of data visualizations and dashboards for reporting insights.
- Support the development and improvement of data pipelines and algorithms.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and translate them into actionable analytics solutions.
- Contribute to the documentation and presentation of results, findings, and recommendations.
- Participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and project discussions.
Duration: 03 Months (with the possibility of extending up to 6 months)
MODE: Work From Home (Online)
Requirements:
- Any Graduate / PassOuts / Freasher can apply.
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL.
- Strong foundation in statistics, probability, and data analysis techniques.
Benefits
Internship Certificate
Letter of recommendation
Stipend Performance Based
Part time work from home (2-3 Hrs per day)
5 days a week, Fully Flexible Shift
Strong Lead Data Science, / AI Engineer / Machine Learning Engineer profiles.
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Mandatory (Experience 1) - Must have 10+ years of experience in Data Science, AI/ML or AI Engineering with hands-on experience building production-grade ML systems.
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Mandatory (Experience 2) - Must have hands-on experience building AI/ML solutions for Credit Risk, Fraud Risk Management (FRM), Collections & Recovery, with proven delivery of business-impacting AI/ML solutions.
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Mandatory (Experience 3) - Candidate's Current designation must be Lead or above.
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Mandatory (Experience 4) - Must have strong experience designing and deploying large-scale distributed Machine Learning systems, including model training, fine-tuning, inference, scalable serving, and production deployment.
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Mandatory (Experience 5) - Strong programming experience in Python, along with exposure to Spark, Kafka, Kubernetes, APIs/Microservices, CI/CD, Feature Store, Model Registry, and Distributed Computing.
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Mandatory (Experience 6) - Experience designing and deploying Credit Risk Models, Fraud Detection Models, Graph ML, Early Warning Systems, Portfolio Monitoring, Collections Optimization, Propensity Models, and Recovery Forecasting.
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Mandatory (Experience 7) - Proven experience leading AI/ML teams, owning end-to-end delivery, mentoring engineers, driving cross-functional execution, and managing production AI platforms.
9
Mandatory (Experience 8) – Must have experience working under BFSI governance, including PII handling, auditability, model governance, compliance, secure-by-design architecture, approval workflows, and model risk management practices.
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Mandatory ( Education ) - B.TECH / M.TECH from Tier 1 Colleges (IIT's, NIT's, BITS) are Considered
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Mandatory (Age) - Candidate's Age should be below 37 years.
12
Mandatory (CTC) – The CTC breakup offered will be 75% fixed + 25% variable, as per company policy.
13
Preferred (Experience 1) - Candidates currently working as Lead / Principal / Engineering Manager / Associate Director / Director in reputed Product, FinTech, Banking, NBFC, or Global Capability Centers will be preferred.
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Preferred (Experience 2) - Indian professionals currently working overseas (NRI) who are planning to relocate and permanently settle in India are encouraged to apply.
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Preferred (Experience 4) - Experience building enterprise AI platforms using Graph ML, Vector Databases, LLM-enabled decisioning, distributed training frameworks, and large-scale AI infrastructure.
Sr Engineer – Artificial Intelligence
Job Summary
As an AI Engineer at Emerson, you will be responsible for analysing complex data sets to
identify trends, develop predictive models, and provide actionable insights. You will work closely
with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and deliver data-driven solutions that
enhance decision-making and drive business growth.
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
Analyze large, complex data sets using statistical methods and machine learning
techniques to extract meaningful insights.
Develop and implement predictive models and algorithms to solve business problems
and improve processes.
Create visualizations and dashboards to effectively communicate findings and insights to
stakeholders.
Work with data engineers, product managers, and other team members to understand
business requirements and deliver solutions.
Clean and preprocess data to ensure accuracy and completeness for analysis.
Prepare and present reports on data analysis, model performance, and key metrics to
stakeholders and management.
Participate in regular Scrum events such as Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, and Sprint
Retrospective
Stay updated with the latest industry trends and advancements in data science and
machine learning techniques.
For This Role, You Will Need:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field or a
master's degree or higher is preferred.
Total 5-7 years of industry experience
More than 3 years of experience in a data science or analytics role, with a strong track
record of building and deploying models.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and experience with data
manipulation libraries (e.g., pandas, NumPy).
Excellent understanding of Agentic Frameworks like Microsoft Agent Framework.
Experience with NLP, NLG, and Large Language Models Open Source as well as Cloud
based models.
Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, Cassandra, Vector
databases
Experience with Dockers, Asynchronous Data Orchestrators, environments etc.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work with complex data
sets and extract actionable insights.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex
technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:
Prior experience in engineering domain would be nice to have
Prior experience in working with teams in Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) is nice to
have
Possession of relevant certification/s in data science from reputed universities
specializing in AI.
Familiarity with cloud platforms, Microsoft Azure is preferred
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to resolve issues related to
model performance and infrastructure.






