Senior Data Scientist

Introduction

We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist with a strong traditional ML/DS background and hands-on experience in GenAI (LLMs, RAGs, Agentic workflows). The candidate should not be purely academic or junior; we need someone with practical implementation experience and the ability to interact confidently with customers. Strong communication and product-facing exposure are equally important. Tavant Technologies is seeking a Senior Data Scientist for our Enterprise Products team. In this role, you will leverage advanced analytical techniques and machine learning methods to derive actionable insights from complex datasets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement machine learning algorithms to solve complex business problems.
• Analyze large datasets to generate insights and inform decision-making processes.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to integrate data science solutions into enterprise products.
• Communicate findings and recommendations effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in data science and machine learning technologies.

Requirements

Required Skills

• Python Machine Learning
• Data Science Statistical Modeling
• GenAI / Generative AI
• LLMs
• RAG
• Agentic AI / AI Agents
• LangChain / LangGraph
• AWS Bedrock
• Vector Databases
• SQL
• Machine Learning Model Deployment / Production AI
• Strong Communication / Client-Facing

Preferred Skills

• Experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn)
• Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Familiarity with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark)
• Understanding of cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Must-Haves

• 5 to 7 years of Relevant experience is needed
• Hands-on Agentic AI production experience
• RAG implementation depth
• AWS Bedrock experience
• Strong traditional ML/DS background
• 12+ months continuous, recent hands-on GenAI/LLM work
• Production deployment experience
• Client-facing/consulting communication skills
• Willing to attend an in-person interview at Tavant''''s Santa Clara, CA office

Nice to Haves

• Someone from the energy domain is highly preferred
• Databricks, Snowflake, specific frameworks like XGBoost/CatBoost, LLMOps/eval tooling