Description
Swiggy is India's leading on-demand convenience platform, with a mission to elevate the quality of life for the urban consumer by offering unparalleled convenience. The Data Science team at Swiggy is a vibrant group of scientists, engineers, and problem-solvers who are passionate about tackling some of the most complex challenges in machine learning at scale.
As a Senior Manager, Applied Science, you will lead a team of talented data scientists, blending deep technical expertise with strategic thinking and people leadership. You will own the roadmap for a critical business area, partner with product and engineering leaders, and guide your team to build and deploy ML models that drive direct business impact.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a team of 8-10 data scientists and machine learning engineers
- Partner with Product, Engineering, and Business leaders to identify high-impact opportunities
- Oversee the end-to-end machine learning lifecycle
- Guide your team in solving complex problems in personalization, support discovery, and internal productivity
- Communicate complex technical concepts and business impact to a diverse audience
- Participate in the hiring process to attract and retain top-tier data scientists
Requirements:
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in Data Science, Applied Science, or a Machine Learning-focused role
- 2+ years of experience in a formal leadership capacity, managing and mentoring data scientists
- Expert-level proficiency in Python and its data science libraries
- Deep, hands-on experience with modern machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras
- Strong expertise in SQL and experience with large-scale data processing using tools like Spark, Hive, or Presto
Benefits:
- Work with one of the richest datasets in India
- See your models come to life and directly influence the experience of millions of Indians
- Collaborate with a brilliant, diverse, and humble team of data scientists, engineers, and product managers