Senior Data Scientist

About the Company\nVolkswagen Group Digital Solutions (VGDS) is the digital innovation and IT services arm of the Volkswagen Group, focused on building cutting-edge software, data, and technology solutions that power the automotive ecosystem. With a strong presence in India and other global hubs, VGDS drives digital transformation across brands by leveraging cloud, AI/ML, data engineering, and enterprise IT platforms. It partners closely with business units to deliver scalable, customer-centric solutions—enhancing mobility services, connected car technologies, and operational efficiency across the Volkswagen Group worldwide.\n\nAbout the Rol\nThe Senior Data Scientist is responsible for driving research and exploratory development in emerging AI technologies, with an emphasis on novel AI system design patterns and agentic/multi-agent systems\nKey Responsibilities\nArchitecture & Design (20%)\nDefine and develop conceptual and reference architectures for AI-driven systems\nEnsure solutions are scalable, modular, and extensible\nEvaluate technology stacks and architectural patterns for performance and feasibility\nSolution Development (30%)\nDesign and implement advanced AI prototypes and experimental solutions\nBuild agentic and multi-agent systems using frameworks like LangGraph, CrewAI\nValidate designs through PoCs and simulations\nWork with containerization (Docker) and cloud deployment strategies\nInnovation Leadership (20%)\nStay updated on emerging technologies (AI, Cloud, IoT, AR/VR)\nDrive adoption of new technologies into product development cycles\nCollaboration & Mentorship (15%)\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure architectural integrity\nMentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices\nGovernance & Compliance (15%)\nEnsure compliance with security, performance, and regulatory standards\nParticipate in technical reviews and risk assessments\nQualifications\nEducation: BE/BTech or ME/MTech in a relevant field\nExperience: 8–12 years in AI, software architecture, or related domains\nAdvanced technical certifications are a plus\nRequired Skills\nTechnical Skills\nExpertise in AI architecture and multi-agent system design\nStrong experience with Azure / AWS cloud platforms\nProficiency in:\nPython programming\nRAG pipeline development\nCode management and deployment\nSolid understanding of:\nApplication security & defensive coding\nDatabase design & performance optimization\nInfrastructure monitoring\nExperience with:\nDocker and containerization\nCloud-native deployment patterns\nFunctional Competencies\nStrong understanding of:\nBusiness requirements analysis\nChange request management\nSystem and architecture design\nExpertise in knowledge management and reusable asset creation\nLeadership Skills\nProven ability to mentor and guide teams\nExcellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills\nStrong ownership and decision-making capabilities