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Job Title: Data Scientist - AI/HPC/Deep Learning (Ph.D. Preferred)
Location: Houston, TX
Duration: 12 Months
Summary:
Join our Data Science & ML Capability Center to deliver world-class AI/ML solutions for geophysical and business-critical scientific computing. Drive innovation in large-scale HPC, deep and reinforcement learning, multimodal LLMs, and production-quality data science deployments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, deploy, and scale deep learning/reinforcement learning and multimodal LLM solutions on digital and HPC platforms
- Own full product lifecycle: exploratory prototyping, model scaling, production quality, and code reviews
- Collaborate with customers R&D to accelerate scientific/AI adoption in geosciences and digital transformation
- Build reusable tools, frameworks, and cross-domain POCs migrate from POC to business-ready products
- Uphold digital quality (MCDS), conduct audits/reviews, ensure clean production-level code
- Benchmark new asset initiatives, contribute to community (CoE/CoP), and cross-pollinate ideas across projects
- Adhere to agile and DevOps best practices for code, deployment, and documentation
Mandatory Skills:
- Ph.D. in STEM preferred; exceptional M.S. considered
- Mastery in deep learning, reinforcement learning (theory & practice)
- Expert programming with PyTorch, TensorFlow, Python
- Strong skills in ML/statistical modeling, exploratory analysis
- Proficiency in AI engineering, cloud/HPC deployment, and DevOps/Agile methodologies
Optional:
- Knowledge of information management, data governance, commercial value mapping
- Experience in scientific computing/HPC (geoscience, seismic imaging, energy research)
Keywords: Data Scientist, AI Researcher, Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Large Language Model, LLM, GenAI, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Python, HPC, High Performance Computing, Scientific Computing, Seismic Imaging, Machine Learning, ML Engineering, AI Engineering Essentials, Statistical Modeling, Exploratory Analysis, DevOps, Agile, Digital Quality, MCDS, Shell, Nvidia, R&D, Product Lifecycle, Code Review, Cloud Deployment, Data Strategy, Information Management, Data Governance, Value Mapping, POC, Proof of Concept, Production Deployment, Community of Practice, Center of Excellence, Data Science Frameworks, Energy, Oil & Gas, Geoscience
About VDart Group
VDart Group is a global leader in technology, product, and talent solutions, serving Fortune 500 clients in 13 countries. With over 4,000 professionals worldwide, we deliver innovation, operational excellence, and measurable outcomes across industries. Guided by our commitment to People, Purpose, and Planet, VDart is recognized with an EcoVadis Bronze Medal and as a UN Global Compact member, reflecting our dedication to sustainable practices.