Senior Data Scientist - GenAI

Blend360

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About The Position

Blend is a premier AI services provider, committed to co-creating meaningful impact for its clients through the power of data science, AI, technology, and people. With a mission to fuel bold visions, Blend tackles significant challenges by seamlessly aligning human expertise with artificial intelligence. The company is dedicated to unlocking value and fostering innovation for its clients by harnessing world-class people and data-driven strategy. We believe that the power of people and AI can have a meaningful impact on your world, creating more fulfilling work and projects for our people and clients. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Scientist with deep expertise in Generative AI to design, develop, and deploy innovative AI solutions that drive measurable business impact. This role requires a combination of strong data science fundamentals, hands-on experience with LLMs, NLP, and generative modeling, and a proven ability to build scalable, production-ready systems. As a key member of our Data Science & AI team, you will spearhead the development of advanced analytics and GenAI-driven solutions across multiple business functions, including: Product Assortment and Pricing Optimization, Supply Chain Optimization, Demand Forecasting, Propensity, Loyalty & Customer Segmentation Models, Recommendation Engines & Personalization, Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM) & Media Investment Optimization (MIO). You will apply Regression, Bayesian modeling, Classification, Time Series forecasting, Deep Learning, and Generative AI to power actionable predictions and insights — while expanding AI capabilities into: Computer Vision solutions such as object detection/recognition, product imagery analysis, Image-to-Text modeling, document intelligence, OCR, and multi-modal LLM applications.

Requirements

• 4–6 years of hands-on experience in Data Science or Machine Learning roles.
• Expertise in GenAI, LLMs, NLP, and deep learning architectures.
• Strong foundation in Generative AI, with experience in LLM fine-tuning, embeddings, or workflow orchestration.
• Experience with GenAI frameworks and libraries (e.g., LangChain, Hugging Face Transformers, PyTorch, TensorFlow).
• Strong command of Python, ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Proven experience building and deploying models into production environments.
• Exceptional analytical thinking, storytelling, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Degree (Bachelor's / Master’s / PhD preferred) in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, Statistics, or related field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with A/B testing, econometrics, or other statistical experimentation methods.
• Familiarity with other cloud computing platforms (e.g., Azure, GCP).
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and client-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Architect, train, and deploy generative AI models, including large language models (LLMs) and transformer-based systems.
• Develop robust predictive and optimization models using structured and unstructured data sources.
• Implement and deploy machine learning models using AWS SageMaker for scalable and efficient performance in a cloud environment.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable AI solutions.
• Drive model lifecycle management from research and experimentation through deployment and monitoring.
• Maintain high standards for model governance, explainability, performance, and ethical AI.
• Stay at the forefront of GenAI advancements and proactively evaluate new tools, methods, and frameworks.

Benefits

• Impactful Technical Work: Be at the forefront of AI innovation, designing and implementing cutting-edge technical solutions for leading companies and making a tangible impact on their businesses.
• Growth Opportunities: Thrive in a company and innovative team committed to growth, providing a platform for your technical and professional development.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a team of world-class experts in data science, AI, and technology, fostering an environment of learning, sharing, and mutual support on complex technical challenges.
• Bold Vision: Join a company that is brave, goes the extra mile to innovate, and delivers bold visions for the future of AI.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees