Lead Data Scientist

Societe Generale Global Solution Centre is hiring a Lead Data Scientist in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. The details below summarise the employer's own listing; applications happen on the original posting, not on GetFirstJob.

What the work involves

• A seasoned Data Scientist with 6-7 years of professional experience
• This role offers the opportunity to leverage expertise in statistical analysis and AI/ML to develop impactful solutions that align with our enterprise strategy
• Data Scientist will be deeply involved in the entire project lifecycle—from data preparation and exploratory analysis to model deployment—while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver scalable, measurable results
• Develop and implement high-impact AI/ML use cases that support our organizational objectives
• Communicate findings, insights, and methodologies clearly to non-technical stakeholders
• Design, build, and optimize predictive models, classifiers, and regression algorithms using classical AI/ML techniques such as SVMs, Decision Trees, Random Forests, k-NN, Naive Bayes, and ensemble methods
• Validate models with appropriate statistical and machine learning evaluation techniques
• Apply strong statistical foundations, including distributions, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and probability theory
• Conduct thorough exploratory data analysis to uncover key trends, patterns, and anomalies
• Ensure data quality and reliability through rigorous analytical practices

What they are looking for

• 6-7 years of hands-on experience in Data Science
• Proven proficiency in statistical data analysis, machine learning, and natural language processing, with a strong understanding of practical constraints.(Must Have)
• Advanced skills in Python programming and SQL, utilizing relevant libraries for effective data analysis
• Demonstrated experience in AI/ML solution development, including supervised and unsupervised learning algorithms, model evaluation, and feature engineering
• Basic familiarity with MLOps and feature engineering methods for model workflows.(Basic Knowledge)
• Competency in software development methodologies and versioning tools
• Experience with front-end visualization tools such as Streamlit or lightweight UI layers (Good to Have)
• Exposure to GenAI, including LLM integration, prompt engineering, model packaging, and lifecycle management (Preferred)

Pay and dates

The listing does not state pay. The source page shows a relative posting age rather than an exact posting date; this role was first seen and checked as open on 4 November 2026. The source page showed it as posted “2 weeks ago” when captured; that is a relative stamp, not an exact date.

How to apply

Apply on the listing where the employer published this role: Lead Data Scientist at Societe Generale Global Solution Centre. We found this listing via linkedin.com; it was still open when we checked on 4 November 2026. If the posting has closed or the link fails, the role may have been filled.