Lead Data Scientist

Hiring: Lead Data Scientist (Founding Team) – Chennai

Location: Chennai (Onsite/Hybrid) Experience: 7+ Years Industry: Industrial IoT / Automotive / Telematics Employment Type: Full-Time We are hiring a Lead Data Scientist to join a fast-growing AI-driven product company building predictive intelligence solutions for commercial fleets across the US market. This is a founding team opportunity where you will define the data science roadmap, architect large-scale ML systems, and build real-world AI products that directly reduce vehicle breakdowns and operational costs. Key Responsibilities: Lead and shape the data science function and ML strategy Build predictive maintenance and anomaly detection models Design ETL pipelines to process large-scale IoT and CAN-bus data Develop real-time ML systems with low-latency inference Build and deploy LLM-powered conversational copilots Implement MLOps best practices including CI/CD, monitoring, and observability Mentor and grow a high-performing data science team Mandatory Skills: 7+ years of experience in Data Science / Machine Learning Minimum 3 years in Vehicle Telematics / Automotive Diagnostics / Industrial IoT Strong expertise in Python and advanced ML techniques Experience with CAN-bus protocols (J1939, OBD-II) Real-time data streaming experience (Kafka / Kinesis or similar) Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and production ML deployments Strong understanding of vehicle systems (engine, transmission, exhaust) What We Offer: Founding team opportunity with high ownership Exposure to real-time AI and Generative AI use cases Competitive compensation with ESOP benefits Opportunity to build and scale a data science function from scratch