Role Purpose

We are seeking a Principal Scientist – Generative AI & NLP to lead our research and development efforts in cutting-edge AI technologies, including Large Language Models (LLMs)

, multimodal AI , and agentic systems . This role is ideal for a seasoned AI researcher and technologist with a strong publication record, deep algorithmic expertise, and hands-on experience in building and optimizing large-scale AI systems under real-world constraints.

You will play a pivotal role in setting the research direction, leading high-impact publications, and driving the development of scalable, production-ready AI solutions that power next-generation products.

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- Research Leadership
- Define and drive the research roadmap in LLMs , multimodal AI , and Generative AI .
- Lead the authoring and publication of top-tier research papers (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ACL, CVPR).
- Stay at the forefront of AI advancements and translate research into practical, scalable solutions.

- Algorithm & System Design
- Design and optimize novel algorithms for generative modeling, NLP, and agentic AI under system and compute constraints.
- Lead the development of high-performance training pipelines for large-scale models, including distributed training and inference optimization.
- Product & Platform Development
- Architect and implement end-to-end GenAI systems , including prompt orchestration , retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) , and agentic workflows .
- Collaborate with engineering, product, and data science teams to integrate AI solutions into production environments.
- Build and maintain highly scalable backend microservices and real-time inference systems on cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
- Mentorship & Collaboration
- Mentor junior scientists / engineers in GenAI best practices and research methodologies .
- Work cross-functionally to align AI initiatives with business goals and customer needs.

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- Ph.D.



or Master’s in Computer Science , Machine Learning , Mathematics , Computational Linguistics , or a related field.
- 10–15 years of industry and/or academic experience in AI/ML , with 7+ years in NLP and Generative AI .
- Demonstrated leadership in publishing top-tier research such as NeruralIPS, ICLR, ICML, AAAI, and CVPR in LLMs, multimodal models, or related areas.
- Proven experience in large-scale model training , optimization , and deployment .
- Expertise in Python , with proficiency in frameworks such as Hugging Face Transformers , TensorFlow , PyTorch , Keras , JAX .
- Deep understanding of LLMs , multimodal AI , embedding models , vector databases , and agentic AI .
- Experience with MLOps/LLMOps tools (e.g., MLflow, Weights & Biases, DVC, SageMaker, Vertex AI).
- Robust system design skills, including distributed systems , data pipelines , and API development .

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Deliver

No.Performance ParameterMeasure1.Client SupportNo. of Critical Situations Open.

Range of Skill case backlog

Range of APAR backlog

All PSIRTs addressed in a timely manner2.Development VelocityReleases going out in all areas at a 3 to 6 months cadence, depending on effectiveness3.Attrition% attrition of established recruits (retention of employees with more than 1 year of experience within team)4.InfrastructureDefine a range of infrastructure metrics required to be achieved to support the team and maintain within range͏

Mandatory Skills: GenAI for Internet Software Products .

Experience: >10 YEARS

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