Overview

The Associate Principal Data Scientist is a leadership role responsible for managing and supervising data science teams across multiple business domains.

This role involves a high degree of internal influence and public presence, contributing to the company's tech consultancy, educational programs, and open-source initiatives. The Associate Principal Data Scientist is also a technical partner to internal stakeholders and plays a key role in the client consultancy process.

Responsibilities

  • Leading and supervising data science teams of more than eight people across multiple business domains
  • Contributing to internal company initiatives, such as hackathons, competitions, and educational programs
  • Serving as a technical partner and trusted adviser for internal stakeholders
  • Participating in the activities of the CTO office and Competency Centers
  • Driving the development of innovation and technology strategy at the company level
  • Mentoring junior team members on the Associate Data Scientist track
  • Driving proactive demand generation at the company level
  • Leading and supervising competency development at the location level

Requirements

  • Completion of 6+ prod stage projects and 12+ PoC level projects across all data science domains
  • Experience as a data science or machine learning architect in at least two main domains
  • Ability to technically validate and lead the implementation of a data processing system, including data preparation, modeling, inference, monitoring, and feedback loop
  • Ability to design data processing system architecture
  • Proven ability to improve and evolve engineering practices
  • Experience in conducting more than 150 technical interviews, with at least 50 conducted globally and at least 15 for senior level roles

Nice to have

  • Public influence such as running an open-source project, high-recognized public profiles, participation in communities or foundations
  • Expert knowledge in at least three business domains
  • English proficiency of B2 or higher

[GTS] Benefits (generic, except India)

  • International projects with top brands
  • Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
  • Healthcare benefits
  • Employee financial programs
  • Paid time off and sick leave
  • Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
  • Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
  • Global career opportunities
  • Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
  • EPAM Employee Groups
  • Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn