Atyeti

Lead Data Scientist

United States full-time Senior Salary not listed
full-time Senior level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

Key Responsibilities

Design, build, and deploy scalable AI and Machine Learning models to solve complex business problems.

Develop predictive, classification, recommendation, and optimization models using structured and unstructured data.

Build and fine-tune Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI applications for enterprise use cases.

Develop Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions and prompt engineering strategies.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business stakeholders, data engineers, and application developers to deliver AI-driven solutions.

Evaluate model performance and continuously optimize models for accuracy, scalability, and reliability.

Stay current with emerging AI technologies, research, and industry best practices.

Document models, methodologies, and deployment processes following enterprise standards.

Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to AI best practices within the team.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.

6+ years of experience as a Data Scientist or in a similar AI/ML role.

Strong hands-on experience in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning model development.

Experience building, training, validating, and deploying ML models in production environments.

Hands-on experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI technologies.

Experience with prompt engineering, embeddings, vector databases, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).

Strong programming skills in Python.

Experience with ML libraries and frameworks such as Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, XGBoost, or similar.

Experience with SQL and data manipulation techniques.

Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

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Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Lead Data Scientist role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Atyeti?
  3. Which of MySQL, SQL and Data have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. How have you led people, improved a process, or made a hard decision in a previous role?
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with MySQL, SQL and Data.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Lead Data Scientist role because I can bring practical experience in MySQL, SQL and Data, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Atyeti needs from this hire.

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