Advanced Data Science Associate Consultant

Data Science Associate Consultant (DSA) design, develop and execute high-impact analytics solutions for large, complex, structured and unstructured data sets (including big data) to help clients make better fact-based decisions.

WhatYoullDo:

• Stay updated with the latest developments in Deep Learning and AI research.

• Implement and fine-tune advanced models in deep learning, with a focus on Transformers for sequential data (e.g., time series, text, and vision).

• Apply knowledge of large language model (LLM) fine-tuning and alignment approaches to improve model performance.

• Utilize active learning techniques to train models more efficiently and effectively.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and deploy machine learning models in production.

• Contribute to research projects aimed at advancing the field of AI and machine learning.

• Develop advanced algorithms that solve problems of large dimensionality in a computationally efficient and statistically effective manner

• Collaborate with clients and other ZS stakeholders to effectively integrate and communicate analysis findings

• Contribute to the evaluation of emerging datasets and technologies that may contribute to our analytical platform

• Owning the development of select assets/accelerators for efficient scaling of capability, with a focus on leveraging generative AI and deep learning methodologies.

• Integrate engineering principles into data science workflows, optimizing algorithms for performance, scalability, and maintainability.

• Collaborate with the engineering team to implement and deploy data science solutions into production, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems.

• Utilize software engineering best practices for version control, code review, testing, and documentation to maintain high-quality, reliable, and reproducible data science workflows.

WhatYoullBring:

• Bachelor's or master's degree or PhD in Computer Science (or Statistics) from a premier institute, and strong academic performance with analytic and quantitative coursework is required

• 4-7 years of Data Science experience, including proficiency in generative AI, deep learning, statistical techniques, and engineering integration for scalable solutions
• Knowledge of programming (e.g. Java/Python/R);
• Knowledge of big data/advanced analytics concepts and algorithms (e.g. text mining, social listening, recommender systems, predictive modeling, etc.)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, with a research-focused mindset;
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• High motivation, good work ethic and maturity.
• Exposure to Generative AI and its usage to solve problems is a plus.