Role : Data Science Manager
Experience : 5+ years (with at least 2 years managing a technical team)
Location : Bengaluru / Remote within India
Compensation : 38-40 LPA Based on experience
Role Overview :
We are seeking an experienced Data Science Manager to lead and grow our data science function, driving cutting-edge machine learning initiatives that power Rocket Learning’s education platform. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on experience in deep learning and MLOps, along with demonstrated leadership in managing technical teams. This role will be instrumental in scaling our generative AI and predictive modeling capabilities, supporting impactful interventions across our programs and communities.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Team Leadership and Management
- Lead and mentor a team of data scientists, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
- Provide day-to-day technical guidance, career development, and performance feedback to team members.
- Take full ownership of the mentorship and management of the data science team.
Machine Learning and AI Innovation
Design and implement scalable ML / DL models to support program delivery and engagement.Build and manage infrastructure to serve predictions at scale , ensuring reliability and performance.Drive adoption of generative modeling and large language model (LLM) use cases relevant to education.MLOps and Deployment
Collaborate with engineering and product teams to deploy ML models using FastAPI, Docker, Kubernetes .Own and improve CI / CD pipelines for model development and deployment.Ensure model performance monitoring and retraining workflows are in placeStrategic Collaboration
Work with analytics, product, and engineering to identify high-leverage ML opportunities.Stay ahead of emerging AI trends and translate them into actionable innovations for the organization.Responsibilities in Detail
Develop and refine machine learning models for real-time and batch prediction.Implement deep learning solutions using frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow .Fine-tune and evaluate large language models for use in community engagement, content generation, and personalization.Optimize model deployment pipelines to ensure low latency and high throughput.Integrate ML solutions into our product and data infrastructure.Maintain strong documentation, reproducibility, and experiment tracking.Champion ethical and inclusive AI practices in educational applicationsCritical Success Factors
Technical Expertise :
Strong understanding of machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI concepts .Proven experience with PyTorch or TensorFlow for model development.Hands-on experience with FastAPI , Docker , and Kubernetes for model deployment.Familiarity with MLOps , CI / CD, and infrastructure for scaling AI systems.Experience with LLM fine-tuning and model serving at scale.Strategic Thinking :Ability to translate organizational needs into practical AI solutions.Strong judgment around trade-offs between accuracy, interpretability, and scalability.Collaboration Skills :Excellent communication skills to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders.Comfort working in a fast-paced, mission-driven, and agile environment.