About Position:
We’re looking for a highly experienced (7+ years) and intellectually curious Senior Research Scientist to contribute to innovation in Generative AI and applied machine learning. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with solid critical thinking, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to clearly communicate complex ideas.
Role: Senior Research Scientist
Location: Pune
Experience: 7+ years
Job Type: Full Time Employment
What You'll Do:
Strong expertise in Generative AI: LLMs (e.g., GPT, Claude, Gemini), fine-tuning, and prompt engineering
Applied ML experience: semantic search, vector databases (FAISS, Weaviate, Pinecone), hallucination detection, summarization, and model evaluation
Expertise You'll Bring:
Excellent coding skills in Python and ML libraries (Py Torch, Tensor Flow, scikit-learn)
Solid grounding in ML fundamentals, experimentation, and feature engineering
A structured, hypothesis-driven approach to problem solving
Benefits:
Competitive salary and benefits package




Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
Annual health check-ups
Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents
Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:
Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.
We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
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