Principal Data ScientistADP Private Limited. is hiring a Principal Data Scientist at Hyderabad location.
Are you empathetic to client needs and inspired by transformation and impacting the lives of millions of people every day? Are you looking to join a dynamic, inclusive team environment with a culture of collaboration and belonging?
Well, this may be the role for you!
As a Principal Data Scientist at ADP, youll be part of a team thats leading the next wave of disruption at scale, using the latest in computing and machine learning technologies and operating across millions of employee records to deliver app features that delight customers with personalized experiences. You will be the driving force to experiment, innovate and create next generation experiences powered by the latest emerging AI technologies. This role requires deep expertise in machine learning and data science.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Be the expert in GenAI to harness the power of Large Language Models (LLMs), adapt and finetune them for customer facing applications and features.
Partner with engineering teams to integrate them into applications and services and operationalize them in scalable and resilient production systems that serve millions of users.
Leverage a broad stack of technologies to reveal the insights hidden within huge volumes of structured and unstructured data.
Champion best practices in MLOps, data quality, and experimentation.
Work in close collaboration with leadership to assemble a world-class team.
Mentor a team of data scientists and ML engineers, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive environment.
Continue learning and discovering new ways to leverage ADP data to create new products and services and find more insights.
TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL HAVE:
Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or quantitative field with 10+ years experience in Data Science is required.
Expert level proficiency in Python and SQL.
Strong experience with machine learning libraries (scikit-learn, PyTorch, or similar)
Strong experience with distributed computing and cloud platforms (Databricks, AWS, or similar).
Demonstrated experience taking models from concept to production at scale
Experience with technical storytelling and customer-facing project demos.
Expertise in NLP, LLMs, or Generative AI
Proven success in mentoring, and developing technical teams.
Ability to influence technical strategy and drive adoption of new technologies.
Strong communication skills able to convey complex concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strategic thinking to connect data science initiatives to business outcomes.
YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE BECAUSE YOU CAN:
Have courageous team collaboration. Courage comes from how associates are willing to have difficult conversations, speak up, be an owner, and challenge one another's ideas to find the best solution.
Deliver at an epic scale. We deliver real user outcomes using strong judgment and good instincts. We're obsessed with the art of achieving simplicity with a focus on client happiness and productivity.
Be surrounded by curious learners. We align ourselves with other smart people in an environment where we grow and elevate one another to the next level. We encourage our associates to listen, stay agile, and learn from mistakes.
Act like an owner & doer. Mission-driven and committed to leading change, you will be encouraged to take on any challenge and solve complex problems. No tasks are beneath or too great for us. We are hands-on and willing to master our craft.
Give back to others. Always do the right thing for our clients and our community and humbly give back to the community where we live and work. Support our associates in times of need through ADP's Philanthropic Foundation.
Join a company committed to equality and equity. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions.
A little about ADP: We are a global leader in HR technology, offering the latest AI and machine learning-enhanced payroll, tax, HR, benefits, and much more. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive, down-to-earth culture that welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. ADP has a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as a global Best Places to Work, DiversityInc Top 50 Company, Best CEO and company for women, LGBTQ+, multicultural talent, and more.

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