Data Scientist (Product Company at Talent Pro · Mumbai · 2 - 5 years · ₹25L - ₹31L / yr · Bootstrapped · Posted 21 Jan 2026

Strong Data Scientist/Machine Learnings/ AI Engineer Profile
Mandatory (Experience 1) – Must have 2+ years of hands-on experience as a Data Scientist or Machine Learning Engineer building ML models
Mandatory (Experience 2) – Must have strong expertise in Python with the ability to implement classical ML algorithms including linear regression, logistic regression, decision trees, gradient boosting, etc.
Mandatory (Experience 3) – Must have hands-on experience in minimum 2+ usecaseds out of recommendation systems, image data, fraud/risk detection, price modelling, propensity models
Mandatory (Experience 4) – Must have strong exposure to NLP, including text generation or text classification (Text G), embeddings, similarity models, user profiling, and feature extraction from unstructured text
Mandatory (Experience 5) – Must have experience productionizing ML models through APIs/CI/CD/Docker and working on AWS or GCP environments
Mandatory (Company) – Must be from product companies, Avoid candidates from financial domains (e.g., JPMorgan, banks, fintech)

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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.
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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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
Required Skills
- 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
Preferred Skill
- Java
Good to Have
- 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
Education
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.
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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and deploy machine learning, deep learning, and NLP models for various business use cases.
- Build end-to-end ML pipelines including data preprocessing, feature engineering, training, evaluation, and production deployment.
- Optimize model performance and ensure scalability in production environments.
- Work closely with data scientists, product teams, and engineers to translate business requirements into AI solutions.
- Conduct data analysis to identify trends and insights.
- Implement MLOps practices for versioning, monitoring, and automating ML workflows.
- Research and evaluate new AI/ML techniques, tools, and frameworks.
- Document system architecture, model design, and development processes.
Required Skills:
- Strong programming skills in Python (NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras).
- Hands-on experience in building and deploying, finetuning ML/DL models in production.
- Good understanding of machine learning algorithms, neural networks, NLP, and computer vision.
- Experience with REST APIs, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure).
- Working knowledge of MLOps tools such as MLflow, Airflow, DVC, or Kubeflow.
- Familiarity with data pipelines and big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop) is a plus.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to work with large datasets.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience in deploying models using cloud services (AWS Sagemaker, GCP Vertex AI, etc.).
- Experience in LLM fine-tuning or Generative AI, Voice AI, is an added advantage.
Educational Qualification:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, Machine Learning, IT, from IIT/NIT colleges strongly preferred
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.
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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.
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.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Design and develop intelligent AI-based applications using advanced NLP and LLM techniques to solve real-world business challenges in financial services.
- Build and optimize Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines leveraging structured and unstructured financial data.
- Integrate and orchestrate LLMs/SLMs for question-answering, summarization, semantic search, and document understanding.
- Develop and maintain RESTful APIs (sync and async) to serve NLP models and chatbot interfaces using frameworks like FastAPI, Flask, etc.
- Should have knowledge of advanced prompting techniques.
- Implement semantic search, hybrid search, and text retrieval systems using Elasticsearch and vector databases (e.g., FAISS, Pinecone, Weaviate).
- Perform NLP tasks such as entity recognition, text classification, intent detection, embedding generation, and sentiment analysis where required.
- Monitor and fine-tune LLM/SLM performance with real-world user data to improve relevance, latency, and accuracy.
- Exposure to LLMOps tools for monitoring, evaluation, and versioning of AI models in production.
- Build, train, and evaluate deep learning models for NLP tasks including classification, NER, summarization, and embedding generation.
- Develop traditional machine learning models (e.g., regression, decision trees, clustering) for structured data analysis and prediction tasks.
- Interact with cross-functional teams to understand system issues and follow up with respective teams to get them fixed.
- Understand and identify areas of improvement across businesses and participate in solution identification and implementation.
- Should be able to work as an Individual Contributor on new and existing projects.
- Positive and problem-solving attitude, must work as an independent contributor.
Ideal Candidate
1.Strong Data Scientist / AI Engineer / Generative AI Engineer profile.
2.Mandatory (Experience 1) - Must have 3+ years of hands-on experience in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, NLP, or Generative AI application development.
3.Mandatory (Experience 2) - Must have strong hands-on experience in Python programming, backend development, API development, and production-grade application support
4.Mandatory (Experience 3) - Must have experience working with Machine Learning and Deep Learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras, or Scikit-learn.
5.Mandatory (Experience 4) - Must have hands-on experience in NLP use cases such as text classification, sentiment analysis, entity recognition (NER), semantic search, embeddings, or document understanding.
6.Mandatory (Experience 5) - Must have experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs) such as GPT, LLaMA, Mistral, Phi, Claude, Gemini, or similar models
.7.Mandatory (Experience 6) - Must have hands-on experience building or implementing Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions, vector search, semantic search, or knowledge-based AI applications.
8.Mandatory (Experience 7) - Must have experience with Prompt Engineering and Generative AI frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, AI Agents, Azure OpenAI, or similar technologies.
9.Mandatory (Experience 8) - Must have experience developing, consuming, or integrating APIs using Python frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or similar technologies.
10.Mandatory (CTC) - The CTC breakup offered will be 75% fixed + 25% variable, as per company policy.
11.Preferred (Experience 1) - Experience with LLMOps/MLOps tools for monitoring, evaluation, experimentation, and versioning of AI models.
12.Preferred (Experience 2) - Exposure to Azure OpenAI, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Kubernetes, cloud-native AI deployments, or distributed systems.
13.Preferred (Experience 3) - Experience working with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Kafka, or large-scale data platforms.
14.Preferred (Experience 4) - Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, cloud platforms, and scalable deployment architecture.
15.Preferred (Company) - Candidates from AI-first startups, product companies, SaaS organizations, fintech, or data-driven technology companies.
16.Mandatory ( Age ) - Candidate Should be Below 28 Years.
17.Mandatory ( Pedigree) - B.TECH / M.TECH from Tier 1 Colleges (IIT's, NIT's, BITS) are Considered.
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Strong Data Scientist / AI Engineer / Generative AI Engineer profile.
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Mandatory (Experience 1) - Must have 3+ years of hands-on experience in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, NLP, or Generative AI application development.
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Mandatory (Experience 2) - Must have strong hands-on experience in Python programming, backend development, API development, and production-grade application support.
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Mandatory (Experience 3) - Must have experience working with Machine Learning and Deep Learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras, or Scikit-learn.
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Mandatory (Experience 4) - Must have hands-on experience in NLP use cases such as text classification, sentiment analysis, entity recognition (NER), semantic search, embeddings, or document understanding.
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Mandatory (Experience 5) - Must have experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs) such as GPT, LLaMA, Mistral, Phi, Claude, Gemini, or similar models.
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Mandatory (Experience 6) - Must have hands-on experience building or implementing Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions, vector search, semantic search, or knowledge-based AI applications.
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Mandatory (Experience 7) - Must have experience with Prompt Engineering and Generative AI frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, AI Agents, Azure OpenAI, or similar technologies.
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Mandatory (Experience 8) - Must have experience developing, consuming, or integrating APIs using Python frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or similar technologies.
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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) - Experience with LLMOps/MLOps tools for monitoring, evaluation, experimentation, and versioning of AI models.
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Preferred (Experience 2) - Exposure to Azure OpenAI, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Kubernetes, cloud-native AI deployments, or distributed systems.











