Sr. Data Scientist

Role description

ML Engineer I

Who we are:

At UST, we help the world’s best organizations grow and succeed through transformation. Bringing together the right talent, tools, and ideas, we work with our client to co-create lasting change. Together, with over 30,000 employees in 25 countries, we build for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process. Visit us at .

The Opportunity:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech/MCA) in Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.

• A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a specialization in Deep Learning or Computer Vision is highly desirable.

Experience

• 7–10 years of overall IT experience, including at least 6+ years of hands-on experience in Data Science.

Must-Have Technical Skills

• Strong Python programming skills with practical experience using deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch.
• Experience in data preprocessing, data augmentation, and managing large-scale image and video datasets for model development.
• Strong understanding of transformer architectures, RNNs, transfer learning techniques, vision transformer models (e.g., ViT), and fine-tuning of language models.
• Mandatory exposure to Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques.
• Experience building AI agents using frameworks such as LangGraph.
• Ability to design and optimize prompt engineering workflows for large language models (e.g., GPT, Claude, LLaMA).
• Strong proficiency in Python and up-to-date software development best practices.
• Knowledge of enterprise-level AI security, compliance, and governance requirements.
• Experience with MLOps best practices, including model versioning, CI/CD pipelines, and automated model deployment.
• GenAI, agentic workflows, RAG pipelines

What are we Looking for:

• • Understanding of and hands-on experience with Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) and Reinforcement Learning. Cloud & Infrastructure
• • Strong expertise in Databricks and the Azure cloud ecosystem.
  • Experience working in UNIX/Linux environments, including the use of command-line tools for scripting and automation. Soft Skills
• • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Excellent communication skills, including interpersonal, written, visual (presentations), and verbal communication. What we believe:

We’re proud to embrace the same values that have shaped UST since the beginning. Since day one, we’ve been building enduring relationships and a culture of integrity. And today, it's those same values that are inspiring us to encourage innovation from everyone to champion diversity and inclusion and to place people at the centre of everything we do.

Humility:

We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.

Humanity:

Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

Integrity:

We honour our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation.

All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, colour, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.

• To support and promote the values of UST.

• Comply with all Company policies and procedures

Skills

Agentic AI, Computer Vision, Databricks, Generative AI

About UST
UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients’ organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.