About Fusemachines
Fusemachines is a leading AI strategy, talent, and education services provider. Founded by Sameer Maskey Ph.D., Adjunct Associate Professor at Columbia University, Fusemachines has a core mission of democratizing AI. With a presence in 4 countries (Nepal, the United States, Canada, and the Dominican Republic and more than 450 full-time employees) Fusemachines seeks to bring its global expertise in AI to transform companies around the world.
Type: This is remote, full-time position
About the role
A Lead Data Scientist is responsible for designing and implementing data-driven solutions to complex business problems. The role requires extensive experience in data analysis, agentic ai, statistical modeling, machine learning, and data visualization, as well as the ability to lead a team of data scientists and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilites:
- Lead a team of data scientists to develop innovative solutions to complex business problems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, product managers, software engineers, and data engineers to develop and implement data-driven solutions.
- Assess the business needs of clients and identify areas where AI can be used to improve processes, reduce costs, or increase revenue.
- Design and implement statistical models, machine learning algorithms, predictive analytics models, and agentic systems to solve business problems.
- Communicate technical insights and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, and apply new technologies and techniques to solve business problems.
- Mentor and develop the skills of junior data scientists and provide feedback and guidance to help them improve their work.
- Responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the end-to-end machine learning pipelines. This will involve building, deploying, and maintaining machine learning models, as well as ensuring data quality and system stability.
Requirements for the role
- Applicants should have a Masters, PhD, or advanced training in applied mathematics, engineering, computer science, or a similar related field.
- 8+ years experience in Data Scientist or Machine learning.
- Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, R, C++, and SQL.
- Hands-on experience with ML frameworks, such as PyTorch, or Tensorflow
- Experience with cloud compute environments such as AWS, GCP, Azure
- Experience leading data science teams.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Experience in industries such as finance, healthcare, e-commerce, retail, or marketing is a plus.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
Important: Immigration Sponsorship Policy
Fusemachines is unable to proceed with candidates who require any form of work authorization or immigration support from the company.
