Lead Data Scientist - Predictive Analytics

Flipkart is India's leading e-commerce marketplace offering 150+ million products across 80+ categories. As a pioneer in Indian e-commerce and a Walmart company, Flipkart leverages data science, AI, and machine learning at scale to personalize customer experiences, optimize supply chain, and drive business growth.

We are looking for a Lead Data Scientist to build and deploy advanced predictive models that power personalization, demand forecasting, and business intelligence at Flipkart. This high-impact role involves leading a team of data scientists, collaborating with product and engineering teams, and deploying machine learning solutions at massive scale.

• Lead the development of predictive models for customer lifetime value, demand forecasting, price optimization, and personalization engines
• Manage a team of 5-7 data scientists and analysts, providing technical mentorship and driving project execution
• Design and implement machine learning pipelines using Python, Spark, TensorFlow/PyTorch for large-scale data processing and model deployment
• Partner with product managers, engineers, and business stakeholders to identify high-impact use cases and translate them into data science solutions
• Establish best practices for model development, A/B testing, model monitoring, and deployment using MLOps frameworks
• Present insights, model results, and recommendations to senior leadership and influence strategic decisions

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related quantitative field from premier institutions
• Minimum 8 years of experience in data science with at least 3 years in leading data science teams or projects
• Deep expertise in machine learning algorithms, statistical modeling, time-series forecasting, and optimization techniques
• Strong programming skills in Python, R, SQL with hands-on experience in ML frameworks (scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch)
• Proven track record of deploying production-grade ML models at scale in e-commerce, fintech, or internet companies
• Experience with big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop, Hive), cloud platforms (AWS, GCP), and MLOps tools
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities

• Competitive package between ₹28L – ₹30L per annum
• Work on challenging data science problems at massive scale impacting 300+ million users
• Lead innovation in AI/ML and contribute to Flipkart's technology leadership in Indian e-commerce
• Hybrid work model with flexibility and access to world-class data infrastructure and tools
• Stock options, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, and learning programs

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