Data Scientist (Machine Learning & Time Series Forecasting) - Remote/Hybrid - upto 20 LPA

Hiring for: A US-based, AI-first data solutions company founded by seasoned technology leaders.

Role: Data Scientist

Positions: 4

Experience: 5 to 7 years

Location(s): Chennai (Hybrid), Bangalore/Hyderabad/Mumbai (Remote)

Type: On-site / Permanent

Salary: Up to INR 20 LPA

Notice Period: Immediate to 30 days

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.