Lead Data Scientist
Core
Lead a team to develop high-performance AI solutions using ML, DL, and NLP for Mastercard's innovation projects.
Role type
Lead Data Scientist (Individual Contributor with mentorship)
Builds
AI-based products, services, and capabilities for payments and commerce
Domain
Fintech / Payments / Generative AI / Machine Learning
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Python, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, NLP, Large Language Models (LLMs), Prompt Engineering, SQL, AI solution architecture, MLOps
Preferred skills
Databricks, MLflow, Cloud Native services (Azure), UI frameworks (Angular/React), Dashboarding (PowerBI)
Technologies
Python, pandas, numpy, sklearn, keras, torch, transformers, spacy, FastAPI, Llama, Mistral, Gemma, Azure, Databricks, MLflow, PowerBI, Angular, React
Responsibilities
Design and develop AI solutions using ML/DL/NLP; Research new AI frameworks and build POCs/Prototypes; Use SLMs and LLMs for relevant use cases; Coach and develop junior employees; Publish research papers and file patents; Identify opportunities to leverage AI as a key enabler.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
