Data Scientist - Generative AI

Data Scientist – Generative AI

Fractal Analytics is a strategic AI partner to Fortune 500 companies with a vision to power every human decision in the enterprise. Fractal is building a world where individual choices, freedom, and diversity are the greatest assets. An ecosystem where human imagination is at the heart of every decision. Where no possibility is written off, only challenged to get better. We believe that a true Fractalite empowers imagination with intelligence. And that it will be such Fractalites that will continue to build the company for the next 100 years.

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Location: Remote

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Job Title: Data Scientist – Generative AI

Experience: 8 to 10 Years

Location: Remote

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled Data Scientist – Generative AI with 8 to 10 years of experience to design, develop, and deploy AI/ML solutions with a strong focus on Large Language Models (LLMs), GenAI applications, and advanced analytics. The ideal candidate will work closely with business, product, and engineering teams to deliver scalable, production grade AI solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy Generative AI and Machine Learning models for real world business use cases

• Build and optimize LLM-based solutions (prompt engineering, fine tuning, RAG pipelines, agents)

• Work with structured and unstructured data (text, documents, logs, images where applicable)

• Develop end to end ML pipelines: data ingestion, feature engineering, model training, validation, and deployment

• Apply NLP techniques such as text classification, summarization, embeddings, semantic search, and Q&A systems

• Integrate GenAI solutions using APIs and frameworks (OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Hugging Face, LangChain/LlamaIndex)

• Collaborate with MLOps and Engineering teams to enable monitoring, versioning, and scalability

• Perform model evaluation, bias detection, and optimization for performance and cost

• Communicate insights and model outcomes effectively to technical and non technical stakeholders

• Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI, GenAI, and LLM ecosystems

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills

• 8-10 years of experience in Data Science / Machine Learning roles

• Strong programming skills in Python (NumPy, Pandas, Scikit Learn)

• Hands on experience with Generative AI and LLMs

• Solid understanding of:

o Machine Learning algorithms (supervised & unsupervised)

o Deep Learning (Transformers, Neural Networks)

o NLP concepts and techniques

• Experience with LLM frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, or similar

• Familiarity with model fine tuning techniques (LoRA, PEFT preferred)

• Experience working with cloud platforms (Azure / AWS / GCP)

• Knowledge of MLOps tools and practices (MLflow, CI/CD, model monitoring)

• Experience with SQL and data querying from large datasets

Preferred Skills

• Experience building RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) systems

• Exposure to vector databases (FAISS, Pinecone, Weaviate, Azure AI Search)

• Knowledge of Responsible AI, data privacy, and model governance

• Experience deploying models using Docker/Kubernetes is a plus

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI/ML, or related field.

Pay:

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Fractal, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: $150,000 - $180,000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus for the current performance period.

Benefits:

As a full-time employee of the company or as an hourly employee working more than 30 hours per week, you will be eligible to participate in the health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability plans in accordance with the plan documents, which may be amended from time to time. You will be eligible for benefits on the first day of employment with the Company. In addition, you are eligible to participate in the Company 401(k) Plan after 30 days of employment, in accordance with the applicable plan terms. The Company provides for 11 paid holidays and 12 weeks of Parental Leave. We also follow a “free time” PTO policy, allowing you the flexibility to take time needed for either sick time or vacation.

Fractal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.