4423237-Senior Executive

Job Description - Data Scientist (GenAI - 0-2 Years Experience)We are seeking a highly driven Data Scientist - Generative AI with 0-2 years of experience, who is passionate about building state-of-the-art AI solutions using LLMs, VLMs, and cutting-edge prompting strategies. You will work closely with our product, engineering, and research teams to prototype, finetune, and deploy GenAI models for real-world use-cases.ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop GenAI systems using prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and finetuning of LLMs/VLMsBuild, evaluate, and improve prompting techniques (zero-shot, few-shot, chain-of-thought, self-consistency, etc.)Develop and maintain scalable model pipelines using Docker and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)Work on multimodal AI workflows including Speech-to-Text (STT) and Text-to-Speech (TTS)Conduct research experiments, run ablations, evaluate metrics, and help ship GenAI features to productionCollaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders to translate product ideas into PoCs and production modelsCreate high-quality documentation and communicate technical results effectively in EnglishRequired SkillsHands-on with ;LLM/VLM finetuning, model evaluation, and prompt optimizationFamiliarity with GenAI frameworks (vLLM, Transformers, PEFT, LoRA, QLoRA)Experience deploying solutions on AWS / GCP / AzureWorking knowledge of Docker, REST APIs, and microservice-based environmentsProficient in English language and critical reasoningExcellent analytical, problem-solving, and written communication skills with willingness to learnGood to HaveExposure to STT / TTS systems (Whisper, Deepgram, ElevenLabs, Polly, Azure Speech)Familiarity with vector databases (FAISS, Pinecone, Qdrant, Weaviate) and RAG pipelinesExperience with MLOps, Git, CI/CD, FastAPI / Flask, and monitoring toolsUnderstanding of attention mechanism, what happens beneath wrappers like langchainPublications, hackathons, or open-source contributions in GenAI/NLP domainsEducational BackgroundBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science / AI / Data Science / Engineering / Mathematics or equivalentIf you are excited about pushing the boundaries of what Generative AI can do, and want to grow in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you!EXL is the indispensable partner for leading businesses in data-led industries such as insurance, banking and financial services, healthcare, retail and logistics. We bring a unique combination of data, advanced analytics, digital technology and industry expertise to help our clients turn data into insights, streamline operations, improve customer experience, and transform their business. Our partnerships with clients are built on a foundation of collaboration - and we've been chosen as a partner by nine of the top ten leading US insurance companies, nine of the top 20 global banks, and six of the top ten US health care payers. We function as one team to make your goals our goals, whether that's unlocking the value of generative AI or embedding analytics into workflows that reduce risk or power your growth. Clients choose EXL as their transformation partner for many reasons. Our geographic diversity make talent all over the world instantly accessible. Digital accelerators enable unmatched speed-to-value, letting you realize results fast. It's our people that truly set us apart, though, including the 1,500 data scientists we have dedicated to our generative AI practice. And our more than twenty years of experience in delivering business services, garnering stellar client references, and maintaining a solid balance sheet are reassuring to our C-suite clients. Find out for yourself why clients, employees, and analysts think we're some of the best in the business. Contact us to see how we can help you achieve your goals.