Lead Scientist

**This role requires you to work from the Bangalore office (3 days/week)

The Opportunity The need for analytics is everywhere! Be a part of a team that solves problems with analytics by staying at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), including the latest advances in Large Language Models (LLMs). Want to build something meaningful and have fun while doing it? We do too and have been using cutting edge technology — from PyTorch-based deep learning pipelines to fine-tuned LLMs — to help build industry leading solutions. If you are a problem solver who enjoys tackling tough challenges with data, analytics, and modern AI in real world situations, you will thrive here at FICO! You will have the opportunity to work side by side with some of the brightest analytical and engineering minds in the industry who share a passion for innovation.

What We’re Seeking

• MS or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, or a related natural science field
• Background in ML and AI preferred.
• Hands-on experience in fine-tuning and training LLMs
• Proficiency in PyTorch API — coding, building and deploying
• Strong programming skills in Python (Java, C++, or C a plus)
• Experience with large datasets — cleaning, structuring, and extracting meaning through statistical analysis
• Solid grounding in ML techniques: neural networks, logistic regression, random forests, decision trees, SVMs, or optimization methods (at least three of these)
• A genuine curiosity for predictive modelling and data mining

What You'll Contribute

• Work with large amounts of real-world data and ensure data quality throughout all stages of acquisition and processing, including data collection, normalization and transformation. Apply strong Python programming skills to build robust, scalable data pipelines.
• Research and select appropriate statistical methods and computational algorithms, including fine-tuning and training Large Language Models (LLMs) to address domain-specific analytical challenges.
• Build and/or oversee teams building high-end analytic models using statistical modelling techniques and deep learning frameworks, with hands-on use of the PyTorch API for coding, building, and deploying models. Manage these projects under time constraints, working with other teams within FICO to provide high quality support to enable integration and deployment of analytics software and solutions.
• Assist with model go-lives by performing production data validations and analysis of models in production, leveraging Python-based tooling for performance monitoring and reporting.
• Assist with client meetings to investigate and resolve problems. Apply data mining methodology in thorough analyses of model behaviours and provide support for customer meetings, model construction and pre-sales. May also participate in post-implementation support.

Our Offer to You

• An inclusive culture strongly reflecting our core values: Act Like an Owner, Delight Our Customers and Earn the Respect of Others.
• The opportunity to make an impact and develop professionally by leveraging your unique strengths and participating in valuable learning experiences.
• Highly competitive compensation, benefits and rewards programs that encourage you to bring your best every day and be recognized for doing so.
• An engaging, people-first work environment offering work/life balance, employee resource groups, and social events to promote interaction and camaraderie.