Data Scientist

Senior Machine Learning Engineer/ Data Scientist (Fresh Phd Graduates)

Experience: 0 - 3 Years Exp

Salary: INR 20-45 Lacs per annum

Preferred Notice Period: less than or equal to 30 days

Shift: 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM IST

Opportunity Type: Hybrid - Chennai

Placement Type: Permanent

(*Note: This is a requirement for one of Uplers' Clients)

Must have skills required :

Machine Learning OR OpenAI OR Python OR NLP OR LLMs

FourKites (One of Uplers' Clients) is Looking for:

Senior Machine Learning Engineer/ Data Scientist who is passionate about their work, eager to learn and grow, and who is committed to delivering exceptional results. If you are a team player, with a positive attitude and a desire to make a difference, then we want to hear from you.

Role Overview Description

Job Description

We are seeking a talented individuals who has recently completed their PhD to join our cutting-edge team. This position is specifically designed for fresh PhD graduates looking to apply their research expertise in a dynamic industry setting. In this role, you'll tackle complex challenges in large language models (LLMs), optical character recognition (OCR), and model scaling. You'll be at the forefront of developing and optimizing AI systems that push the boundaries of what's possible in machine learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead research initiatives to improve OCR accuracy across diverse document types and languages
• Train and fine-tune LLMs using domain-specific data to enhance performance in specialized contexts
• Develop techniques to scale LLMs efficiently for high-volume production environments
• Design and implement novel approaches to model optimization and evaluation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into production systems
• Stay current with the latest research and incorporate state-of-the-art techniques
• Document methodologies, experiments, and findings for both technical and non-technical audiences

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, AI, or a related field (completed within the last year)
• Strong understanding of deep learning architectures, particularly transformer-based models
• Experience with OCR systems and techniques for improving text recognition accuracy
• Proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX)
• Demonstrated ability to implement and adapt research papers into working code
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a methodical approach to experimentation
• Strong communication skills to explain complex technical concepts clearly

Preferred Qualifications

• Research focus during PhD in areas relevant to our work (NLP, computer vision, multimodal learning)
• Familiarity with distributed training systems for large-scale models
• Experience with model quantization, pruning, and other efficiency techniques
• Understanding of evaluation methodologies for assessing model performance
• Knowledge of MLOps practices and tools for model deployment
• Publications at top-tier ML conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, ACL, CVPR, etc.)

What We Offer

• Ideal transition from academic research to industry application
• Structured onboarding program designed specifically for recent PhD graduates
• Opportunity to work on frontier AI models with real-world impact
• Access to significant computing resources for ambitious research
• Collaborative environment with other top AI researchers and engineers
• Flexible work arrangements and competitive compensation
• Support for continued professional development and conference attendance
• Clear path for growth into senior technical or leadership roles

Benefits

• Medical benefits start on first day of employment
• 36 PTO days( Sick, Casual and Earned) , 5 recharge days, 2 volunteer days
• Home Office setups and Technology reimbursement
• Lifestyle & Family benefits
• Annual Swags/ Festive Swags
• Ongoing learning & development opportunities ( Professional development program, Toast Master club etc.)

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About Our Client:

FourKites is the global leader in AI-driven supply chain transformation technologies, helping the world's biggest brands and businesses turn data into action like never before.

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