Data Scientist / Senior Software Engineer

SUMMARY:
Ready to work on game-changing projects at the intersection of data science and software engineering? My client, a global leader in innovative tech solutions, is looking for a Senior Software Engineer with Data Science expertise to design and deploy AI and ML features that power large-scale, real-time systems. If you’re passionate about turning massive data volumes into intelligence-driven insights, this role is your chance to shine.

POSITION INFO:

Join a trailblazing team that builds scalable, cutting-edge technology solutions for global industries. In this role, you’ll:
Design, develop, and deploy machine learning and AI models for real-time distributed systems
Unlock value from petabyte-scale datasets while solving complex, high-impact challenges
Collaborate across the product lifecycle—from ideation to deployment on client sites
Build and optimize data pipelines and contribute to scalable microservice architectures
Thrive in a hybrid work environment where mentorship, collaboration, and continuous learning are part of the culture

Skills & Experience:
Minimum 4+ years in data science or data-focused software engineering
Proven expertise in deploying ML/AI models in production environments
Strong programming in Python and/or Java, plus SQL and database design
Experience with data wrangling, feature engineering, CI/CD for ML workflows
Bonus: Real-time/event processing (Kafka), distributed systems, audio/NLP/LLM/RAG, telecoms or signal processing background
Strong communication skills + leadership/mentorship ability

Qualification:
Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related quantitative field with a focus on data science, AI, or machine learning
Preferred: Master’s degree in a related field

If you’re ready to elevate your career, work with massive data, and be part of a world-class team shaping the future of AI-driven solutions—let’s connect. Send me a message today!

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