Data Scientist

Job Title : Data Scientist

Minimum 5 to 6 years of experience in Deep Learning and Machine Learning

Location : Bangalore (Hybrid)

Why should you choose us?

Rakuten Symphony is a Rakuten Group company, that provides global B2B services for the mobile telco industry and enables next-generation, cloud-based, international mobile services. Building on the technology Rakuten used to launch Japan’s newest mobile network, we are taking our mobile offering global. To support our ambitions to provide an innovative cloud-native telco platform for our customers, Rakuten Symphony is looking to recruit and develop top talent from around the globe. We are looking for individuals to join our team across all functional areas of our business – from sales to engineering, support functions to product development. Let’s build the future of mobile telecommunications together!

What do we expect from you

Rakuten is seeking a dynamic and experienced Generative AI with specialized expertise in training Large Language Models (LLMs) and implementing workflows based on Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) . As a key member of our AI Solutions team, you will play a pivotal role in architecting and delivering cutting-edge solutions that leverage the power of Rakuten's generative AI technologies. This position requires a deep understanding of language models, particularly LLMs, and a strong proficiency in designing and implementing RAG-based workflows.

You must have deep technical experience working with technologies related to multimodal, Anomaly Detection and Forecasting, image generation, from model fine-tune to prompt engineering. A strong developing machine learning background is preferred, in addition to experience building application and architecture design. You will be familiar with the ecosystem of software vendors in the AI / ML space, and will leverage this knowledge to help build AI powered applications for the user.

Required Skills and Expertise :

• Solve customer problems by creating solutions using our innovative technology for Machine Learning and Deep Learning including Large Language Models, Computer Vision systems, Recommender systems, and Advanced Generative AI systems.
• Strong experience and expertise in Machine Learning for Time Series, Deep Learning, Classical machine learning, clustering, dimensionality reduction and Reinforcement learning. Ability to quickly learn and implement state-of-the-art, and the thought process of generating novel ideas.
• Model Development and Deployment : Experience in Designing, developing, and optimizing generative models to generate realistic and diverse outputs. Implementing and fine-tune state-of-the-art generative AI architectures to achieve desired performance metrics. Experience in deploying language models in production environments and integrating them into applications, platforms, or services.
• Architect end-to-end generative AI solutions with a focus on LLMs and RAG workflows and refine foundation model infrastructure to support the deployment of optimized AI models. Implement state-of-the-art optimization techniques, including quantization, distillation, sparsity, streaming, and caching, for model performance enhancements.
• Implement strategies for efficient and effective training of LLMs to achieve optimal performance and design and implement RAG-based workflows to enhance content generation and information retrieval.
• Research and Development : Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in generative AI, including LLMs, GPTs, GANs (Generative Adversarial Networks), VAEs (Variational Autoencoders), and other related techniques. Conduct research to identify and develop novel generative models and algorithms.

Qualifications and Skills

What we look for?

RAKUTEN SHUGI PRINCIPLES :

Our worldwide practices describe specific behaviours that make Rakuten unique and united across the world. We expect Rakuten employees to model these 5 Shugi Principles of Success.

Always improve, always advance . Only be satisfied with complete success - Kaizen.

Be passionately professional . Take an uncompromising approach to your work and be determined to be the best.

Hypothesize - Practice - Validate - Shikumika . Use the Rakuten Cycle to success in unknown territory.

Maximize Customer Satisfaction . The greatest satisfaction for workers in a service industry is to see their customers smile.

Speed!! Speed!! Speed!! Always be conscious of time. Take charge, set clear goals, and engage your team.