Lead Data Scientist

Lead Data ScientistLocation: MumbaiApplication Link: [hidden] you’ll doManage end-to-end data science projects from scoping to deployment, ensuring accuracy, reliability and measurable business impactTranslate business needs into actionable DS tasks, lead data wrangling, feature engineering, and model optimizationCommunicate insights to non-technical stakeholders to guide decisions while mentoring a 14 member DS team.Implement scalable MLOps, automated pipelines, and reusable frameworks to accelerate delivery and experimentationWhat we’re looking for4-5 years of hands-on experience in Data Science/ML with strong foundations in statistics, Linear Algebra, and optimizationProficient in Python (NumbPy, pandas, scikit-learn, XGBoost) and experienced with at least one cloud platform (AWS, GCP or Azure)Skilled in building data pipelines (Airflow, Spark) and deploying models using Docker, FastAPI, etcAdept at communicating insights effectively to both technical and non-technical audiencesBachelor’s from any fieldYou might have an edge over others ifExperience with LLMs or GenAI appsContributions to open-source or published researchExposure to real-time analytics and industrial datasetsYou should not apply with us ifYou don’t want to work in agile environmentsThe unpredictability and super iterative nature of startups scare youYou hate working with people who are smarter than youYou don’t thrive in self-driven, “owner mindset” environments- nothing wrong- just not our type!About usWe’re Faclon Labs – a high-growth, deep-tech startup on a mission to make infrastructure and utilities smarter using IoT and SaaS. Sounds heavy? That’s because we do heavy lifting — in tech, in thinking, and in creating real-world impact.We’re not your average startup. We don’t do corporate fluff. We do ownership, fast iterations, and big ideas. If you're looking for ping-pong tables, we're still saving up. But if you want to shape the soul of the company while it's being built- this is the place!