Senior Manager - Data Science

Aurigo is leading the charge in transforming enterprise SaaS for infrastructure, and AI is at the core of this revolution. With Aurigo Lumina, our AI copilot, we are redefining how infrastructure owners interact with Masterworks, driving smarter, faster, and more efficient decision-making. We have set up AI Labs to build AI-powered software and transform Aurigo into an AI-first company. We have AI initiatives across the products and platforms. As Platform and Applied AI Manager based in Bengaluru, you will lead a world-class team to build cutting-edge products/solutions, production grade AI/Gen AI platforms, build AI agents while addressing critical challenges such as AI governance, bias, drift, and scalability. The role involves building predictive and prescriptive AI models, building domain-specific AI models for full construction lifecycle with AI governance, security, and responsible AI. This role demands a hands-on leader who can translate and execute complex AI capabilities into clear, compelling business value.

If you’re ready to power the next frontier of enterprise SaaS innovation and shape the future of AI in infrastructure, we want you at the helm. The ideal candidate will fulfil these skills and requirements.

• Machine Learning & Data Science Expertise: You have proven experience in designing, building, and deploying ML, NLP, and Generative AI models in production environments.
• Gen AI and Agentic AI:  Strong experience in building, deploying and monitoring Gen AI and Agentic AI solutions using the latest LLMs in cloud environment.    
• AI Governance & Risk Management: You can demonstrate strong knowledge of addressing AI risks, including bias, model drift, scalability, and ensuring fairness and transparency.
• Technical Leadership: Your experience reflects your ability to lead R&D efforts in cutting-edge AI technologies like Agentic AI, Multi modal models, LLMs, computer vision, and deep learning.
• Strategic Communication: You can articulate our AI offering value propositions clearly and equally comfortable with technical teams, and non-technical stakeholders.
• Mentor data scientists and data engineers on end-to-end data science life cycle
• Driving discussions with the Aurigo platforms and work across the product teams to implement the AI initiatives
• Responsible for Agentic AI development and deployment

• Advanced Engineering degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field.
• Ability to inspire teams and translate complex ideas into actionable roadmaps. Lead by example with hands-on experience from PoC to Production. Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for AI initiatives focused on agentic systems.
• Proven track record of driving measurable outcomes and delivering scalable, impactful AI products and platforms.
• Bridge business requirements with technical solutions, leading data transformation initiatives, and establishing standards across the organization.
• 8+ years of experience in AI/ML, with at least 4 years in leadership roles. 
• 3+ years specifically focused on designing and implementing Gen AI solutions
• 5+ years of experience with cloud data platforms, particularly AWS. 
• Deep knowledge of Gen AI, Agentic AI, Machine learning, Deep Learning, Data science, Data pipelines and MLOps. 
• Good understanding of AI governance principles, including fairness, transparency, and accountability.
• Experience of building autonomous/agentic AI systems (e.g., multi-agent frameworks, self-optimizing systems, or LLM-driven decision engines).
• Strong expertise with LLMs (e.g., GPT, Claude, Mistral)
• Proficiency in cloud platforms for AI architecture: AWS Bedrock, AWS SageMaker with a deep understanding of their AI service offerings.
• People Management: Excellent abilities in attracting, inspiring, and keeping talent. Experience leading and mentoring technical teams
• Experience with regulatory frameworks related to AI ethics, governance, and compliance.
• Experience in integrating AI into customer-centric products.
• Curiosity to learn new technologies and show the business value using those technologies
• Demonstrated experience in driving innovation 
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Drive the planning, development, execution and deployment of AI/Gen AI projects
   

Aurigo is revolutionizing how the world plans, builds, and manages infrastructure projects withMasterworks, our industry-leading enterprise SaaS platform. Trusted by over 300 customers managing $300 billion in capital programs, Masterworks is setting new standards for project delivery and asset management. Recognized as one of the Top 25 AI Companies of 2024 and aGreat Place to Workfor three consecutive years, we are leveraging artificial intelligence to create a smarter, more connected future for customers in transportation, water and utilities, healthcare, higher education, and the government, with over 40,000 projects across North America. 

At Aurigo, we don’t just develop software—we shape the future. If you’re excited to join a fast-growing company and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry to solve real-world challenges, let’s connect.