Lead Data Scientist for GenAI

Hybrid in San Francisco, CA, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 1 day ago

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Hybrid

Depends on Experience

Akidev Corporation

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Skills

LLM
Python
NLP
A/B Testing
Cloud Services
AI & compliance

Summary

Title: Lead Data Scientist for GenAI
Duration: 6-12 months
Location: San Francisco, once a week on Tuesdays (flexible in exceptional cases)
Interview process: General interview (15 min via phone) - Technical - Project Interview – Client

Here is JD:

Overview:
We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist with expertise in Large Language Models (LLMs) and Python to develop AI-powered chatbot solutions for specialized use cases. The ideal candidate has a strong background in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Conversational AI, with experience in hallucination prevention, Responsible AI & compliance, and data analysis.

Must-Have:

Expertise in LLMs (using OpenAI APIs on Azure).
Strong Python skills for integrating and optimizing AI workflows.
Experience in developing AI agents using function calling to interact with external tools and databases.
Knowledge of hallucination prevention techniques to ensure chatbot accuracy and reliability.
Solid understanding of Responsible AI & compliance best practices, including ethical AI guidelines.
Background in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Conversational AI development.

Nice to Have:

Experience in A/B testing and experimentation, working closely with analytics teams.
Ability to define and implement a testing strategy using key performance metrics for chatbots.
Proficiency in exploratory data analysis ( EDA)
Ability to create data requirements for data engineering team.
Understanding of cloud services - either hands-on experience or the ability to specify requirements for cloud engineering teams.

Nature of Work:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, analytics, and engineering, to build and optimize shopping assistant chatbot.
Develop and refine prompt engineering strategies to improve chatbot interactions.
Implement LLM-based agents that integrate with APIs, databases, and external tools via function calling.
Ensure chatbot reliability and hallucination prevention through model evaluation techniques.
Work with A/B testing frameworks to evaluate and improve chatbot performance.
Apply Responsible AI & compliance principles to ensure ethical and regulatory adherence.
Conduct exploratory data analysis (EDA) to derive insights and create structured requirements for the data engineering team.
Guide cloud engineering teams on the infrastructure needs for AI-powered chatbot solutions.

Tech Stack:

LLMs: OpenAI APIs on Azure
Languages: Python
Key Tools & Methods: Function Calling, Prompt Engineering, Hallucination Prevention, Responsible AI & Compliance, A/B Testing, Data Analysis

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Dice Id: 10485492
Position Id: 25-00913
Posted 1 day ago

Company Info

About Akidev Corporation

Akidev Corporation is one of Silicon Valley’s leading technology services organizations, specializing in AI consulting, CRM Implementations, Application Integration and outsourcing services. We combine these capabilities to deliver tailored solutions that help our clients achieve their business goals efficiently.

We proudly work with some of the "The Magnificent Seven" companies as their direct partners — not tied up with layers or intermediaries. This gives our teams unique opportunities to collaborate on cutting-edge projects in AI, Full Stack, Cloud, and Mobile technologies, while ensuring our clients receive world-class service with speed and transparency.

At Akidev, people come first. Our culture is built on measurable client satisfaction and employee empowerment. Every team member contributes to delivering innovation, integrity, and excellence, making Akidev a trusted partner for global enterprises and a rewarding workplace for top talent. We believe that our deeply ingrained value system has helped us win multiple customers.

We’re continually on the lookout for outstanding talent to become part of our growing team

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