Senior Architect - Data Science
IND - IMS, India
Iron Mountain
No matter what your information management needs are, weāve got you covered. Staffed with trained and vetted professionals, our Iron Mountain team is on a mission to help you protect, unlock, and extend the value of your work.At Iron Mountain we know that work, when done well, makes a positive impact for our customers, our employees, and our planet. Thatās why we need smart, committed people to join us. Whether youāre looking to start your career or make a change, talk to us and see how you can elevate the power of your work at Iron Mountain.
We provide expert, sustainable solutions in records and information management, digital transformation services, data centers, asset lifecycle management, and fine art storage, handling, and logistics. We proudly partner every day with our 225,000 customers around the world to preserve their invaluable artifacts, extract more from their inventory, and protect their data privacy in innovative and socially responsible ways.Ā
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Principal Architect : AI/ML, Agentic & Generative AI
About Us:
At Iron Mountain, we protect what our customers value most, from the everyday to the extraordinary, while helping them bridge the physical and digital world. Today, we help our customers, including 95% of the Fortune 1000, to preserve priceless art, restore classic films, outsource their data centers around the globe and more. Our people have the opportunity to bring their creativity to a workplace that thrives on change. Here you will be part of a team that doesn't just embrace what's exceptional. It is exceptional. The Global Technology team at Iron Mountain deploys data center space to address growing customer needs and fast. Global Technology offers its customers a set of data center solutions that afforded greater convenience and accessibility.Ā If you are a seasoned researcher and a leader with a passion for pushing the boundaries of what's possible in Agentic AI, Generative AI, and Deep Learning, we invite you to join our journey.
Location: Bengaluru, India, Hybrid
The Role:
We are seeking a distinguished AI/ML Senior Leader to join our executive team in India. This is a strategic leadership role for an individual with over 15 years of extensive experience at the intersection of academic and industrial research in artificial intelligence and machine learning. The ideal candidate will be a world-class expert in Agentic AI, Generative AI, and deep neural network-based algorithms, with a proven track record of leading high-performing research teams and translating groundbreaking research into real-world impact.
This role requires a unique blend of deep technical expertise, strategic vision, and inspirational leadership. You will be responsible for setting the research agenda, driving innovation, and building a world-class team of scientists and engineers to develop the next generation of intelligent systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the long-term research vision and strategy for our AI/ML initiatives in India, with a special focus on Agentic AI, Generative AI, and advanced deep learning.
Research & Development: Lead and mentor a team of top-tier research scientists and engineers in the design, development, and deployment of novel algorithms and models in areas such as autonomous agents, large language models (LLMs), multi-modal AI, and complex neural network architectures.
Agentic AI & Generative AI Expertise: Provide hands-on technical leadership and guidance in the development of sophisticated AI agents capable of reasoning, planning, and autonomous decision-making. Drive the creation of innovative generative models for a variety of applications.
Deep Learning Innovation: Foster a culture of research excellence and push the boundaries of deep learning, exploring and applying state-of-the-art techniques to solve complex business problems.
Academic & Industry Collaboration: Bridge the gap between academic research and industrial application. Foster strong relationships with leading academic institutions, publish in top-tier conferences and journals, and represent the company at international forums.
Team Building & Mentorship: Attract, retain, and develop world-class talent. Create a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment that encourages creativity, risk-taking, and continuous learning.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product management, engineering, and business leaders to identify opportunities, translate research into impactful products and solutions, and drive the overall AI/ML roadmap.
Qualifications:
Experience: A minimum of 15 years of experience in the field of AI/ML, with a significant portion in a leadership or principal investigator role.
Education: A Ph.D. in Computational Science, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field from a premier institution is required.
Research Pedigree: A strong publication record in top-tier AI/ML conferences and journalsĀ is essential.
Hybrid Experience: Demonstrated success in both academic research and industrial R&D environments, with a clear ability to connect theoretical advancements with practical applications.
Technical Expertise:
Agentic AI: Deep understanding and hands-on experience in building and deploying autonomous and multi-agent systems, including areas like planning, reasoning, and reinforcement learning for agent control.
Generative AI: Extensive experience with large language models (LLMs), diffusion models, and other generative architectures. Proven ability to fine-tune and apply these models to novel problems.
Deep Neural Networks: Mastery of a wide range of deep learning architectures (e.g., Transformers, CNNs, RNNs, GNNs) and their applications in areas such as natural language processing, computer vision, and speech recognition.
Leadership: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire a team of Ph.D.-level researchers and engineers.
Communication: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.2
What We Offer:
The opportunity to lead a world-class research team and shape the future of AI.
A dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment.
Competitive compensation package, including equity.
The resources and support to pursue ambitious, long-term research goals.
The chance to make a significant impact on a global scale.
Iron MountainĀ is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Category: Information Technology* Salary range is an estimate based on our AI, ML, Data Science Salary Index š°
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