Machine Learning Specialist - Python

We are in the process of helping our client in identifying Machine Learning Specialist (Research & Engineering), this is a Full Time role in Bangalore /Hyderabad /Chennai and it is Work from Home, they can work type is Part Time /Full Time based on their availability.Machine Learning Specialist (Research & Engineering)About the Role : Our client, a leading Global System Integrator, is building a high-velocity AI squad. We are seeking a versatile Machine Learning Specialist to own the end-to-end lifecycle of AI development from state-of-the-art research and fine-tuning foundational models to architecting the production-grade pipelines and APIs that bring these models to life. You will bridge theoretical innovation and scalable business impact, ensuring solutions are both cutting-edge and operationally robust.Job Type : Full TimeJob Positions : 2Location : Bangalore /Hyderabad /Chennai (Work from Home)Job Description : - 3- 7 years of experience in Python and SQL.- Strong hands-on experience with ML frameworks PyTorch, TensorFlow or JAX.- Hands-on with Git, CI/CD and MLOps tooling.- Practical LLM / Generative AI experience fine-tuning, RAG, prompt engineering.- Model deployment with containers (Docker, Kubernetes) and API development.- Strong bias toward model explainability and security.- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues in distributed environments.- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.Key Responsibilities : - Research & Experimental Innovation : Conduct deep-dive research into SOTA architectures and foundational models to solve problems like credit scoring, fraud detection and personalization; run rigorous hyperparameter tuning and fine-tuning (PEFT, LoRA, QLoRA).- Benchmarking & Evaluation : Build evaluation frameworks and leaderboards to monitor model accuracy and compare experimental iterations.- Data Strategy & Engineering : Design experimentation datasets and production data pipelines with strong feature engineering and data augmentation; ensure high-quality inputs for training and real-time inference.- Production Engineering & MLOps : Architect end-to-end model deployment using Docker/Kubernetes and CI/CD; build robust, low-latency APIs; implement MLOps best practices versioning (DVC), drift detection and automated quality gates.- Squad Collaboration & Agile Delivery : Work as a core member of a cross-functional squad, aligning daily with Data Engineers, Backend Developers and Product Owners within Agile ceremonies.- Documentation & Mentoring : Author full technical-stack documentation and act as a technical SME through code reviews and peer mentoring.Preferred Qualifications : - Demonstrable portfolio of advanced AI use cases GenAI, NLP, Recommender Systems, Graph Algorithms.- Familiarity with AWS, GCP or Azure AI services.- Published research in AI/ML conferences or journals.Must-Have Skills : Python, SQL, ML frameworks - PyTorch, TensorFlow or JAX, Git, CI/CD and MLOps tooling, Practical LLM / Generative AI experience.Academic : Post Graduate /Graduate in Engineering /Technology. (ref:hirist.tech) We are in the process of helping our client in identifying Machine Learning Specialist (Research & Engineering), this is a Full Time role in Bangalore /Hyderabad /Chennai and it is Work from Home, they can work type is Part Time /Full Time based on their availability.Machine Learning Specialist (Research & Engineering)About the Role : Our client, a leading Global System Integrator, is building a high-velocity AI squad. We are seeking a versatile Machine Learning Specialist to own the end-to-end lifecycle of AI development from state-of-the-art research and fine-tuning foundational models to architecting the production-grade pipelines and APIs that bring these models to life. You will bridge theoretical innovation and scalable business impact, ensuring solutions are both cutting-edge and operationally robust.Job Type : Full TimeJob Positions : 2Location : Bangalore /Hyderabad /Chennai (Work from Home)Job Description : - 3- 7 years of experience in Python and SQL.- Strong hands-on experience with ML frameworks PyTorch, TensorFlow or JAX.- Hands-on with Git, CI/CD and MLOps tooling.- Practical LLM / Generative AI experience fine-tuning, RAG, prompt engineering.- Model deployment with containers (Docker, Kubernetes) and API development.- Strong bias toward model explainability and security.- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues in distributed environments.- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.Key Responsibilities : - Research & Experimental Innovation : Conduct deep-dive research into SOTA architectures and foundational models to solve problems like credit scoring, fraud detection and personalization; run rigorous hyperparameter tuning and fine-tuning (PEFT, LoRA, QLoRA).- Benchmarking & Evaluation : Bu