Nagarro is seeking a Lead AI Engineer / Senior Data Scientist to design, develop, and deliver AI solutions using Machine Learning, Generative AI, and Agentic AI. This role involves leading engineering practices, mentoring junior team members, and ensuring high-quality, production-ready code. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on technical leader with strong expertise in AI/ML, LLMs, Python, and cloud platforms.
About the role
We are a Digital Product Engineering company that is scaling in a big way! We build products, services, and experiences that inspire, excite, and delight. We work at scale -- across all devices and digital mediums, and our people exist everywhere in the world (17500+ experts across 39 countries, to be exact). Our work culture is dynamic and non-hierarchical. We are looking for great new colleagues. That is where you come in!
We are looking for a Lead AI Engineer / Senior Data Scientist to join our AI & Tech Accelerator. In this role, you will lead the design, development, and delivery of AI solutions, leveraging Machine Learning, Generative AI, and emerging Agentic AI patterns. You will play a key role in driving high-quality engineering practices, including code reviews, solution design, and mentoring, while remaining hands-on in development.
Key Responsibilities:
In this role, you will operate at the intersection of development, technical leadership, and delivery execution.
Design & Develop AI Solutions:
Design and build scalable AI/ML solutions using Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Large Language Models (LLMs). Contribute actively to development, ensuring high-quality, production-ready code.
Code Review & Quality Governance:
Lead code reviews and enforce best practices across the team, ensuring maintainability, scalability, and performance of AI systems. Establish coding standards and improve engineering quality.
Generative & Agentic AI Implementation:
Develop and implement Generative AI use cases, including RAG pipelines, prompt engineering, embeddings, and LLM integrations. Contribute to building agentic workflows and multi-step reasoning systems.
Solution Delivery & Business Impact:
Deliver AI solutions across business domains (marketing, supply chain, retail, operations), ensuring alignment with business requirements and measurable impact.
Technical Leadership : Guide junior team members, support design decisions, and contribute to solution architecture under the guidance of senior architects.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Data Engineers, Product Managers, and DevOps teams to integrate AI models into scalable production systems.
Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing: Mentor team members, support onboarding, and promote best practices across AI/ML development and deployment.
What We Are Looking For:
We are seeking a hands-on technical leader who can balance coding, code quality ownership, and team guidance, with a strong focus on delivery excellence
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or a related field
8-9.5 years of experience in AI/ML development and delivery
Proven experience in building and deploying production-grade AI/ML solutions
Strong experience in code reviews and team-level technical leadership
Technical Expertise:
AI/ML & Advanced Analytics:
Strong expertise in Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and statistical modeling
Experience in developing and deploying ML models in production
Generative AI & LLMs:
Hands-on experience with LLMs (GPT, Claude, Llama, Gemini)
Experience in:
RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)
Prompt Engineering & Context Handling
Embeddings & Vector Databases
Exposure to agentic frameworks (LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen) is a plus
Programming & Engineering:
Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and software engineering principles
Experience with APIs, microservices, and scalable backend systems
MLOps & DevOps:
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, model deployment, and monitoring
Familiarity with tools like MLflow, Vertex AI, or similar platforms
Cloud & Data Platforms:
Experience with GCP (preferred) or other cloud platforms
Understanding of data pipelines, data lakes, and real-time processing
Soft Skills & Mindset:
Technical Ownership : Takes responsibility for code quality, delivery, and technical decisions within the team
Collaboration: Works effectively across teams and contributes to a strong engineering culture
Problem Solving: Ability to break down complex problems and deliver practical AI solutions
Communication: Clearly articulates technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Additional Expectations (Lead Level):
Own code quality, review processes, and engineering best practices
Contribute to solution design and architecture discussions
Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of AI solutions
Support adoption of best practices in AI/ML and Generative AI development
Must have skills : Data Modeling (Strong) ,Generative & Agentic AI ,Machine Learning ,Python (Expert) ,Embeddings & Vector Databases.
Nagarro is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or marital status