Principal Data Scientist

About the Team
Our Data Science team is the Avengers to Meesho’s S.H.I.E.L.D 🛡️. And why not? We are the ones who assemble during the toughest challenges and devise creative solutions, building intelligent systems for millions of our users looking at a thousand different categories of products. We’ve barely scratched the surface, and have amazing challenges in charting the future of commerce for Bharat.  
Our typical day involves dealing with fraud detection, inventory optimisation, and platform vernacularisation.
About the Role
We're seeking an experienced Principal Scientist to lead our research and development efforts in generative AI. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing, with specific expertise in generative models.

What you will do

• Lead research initiatives in generative AI, focusing on advancing state-of-the-art techniques
• Design and implement novel architectures for generative models
• Collaborate with cross-functional product and engineering teams to integrate generative AI technologies into our products
• Mentor junior researchers and engineers, fostering a culture of innovation
• Publish research findings in top-tier conferences and journals
• Stay current with the latest developments in the field and identify new opportunities for innovation

What you will need

• B.Tech in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field with at least 8+ years of experience in AI/ML research
• Deep understanding of transformer architectures, large language models, and diffusion models
• Expertise in PyTorch or TensorFlow, and proficiency in Python
• Experience leading research teams and mentoring junior researchers- Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred Qualifications:
• M.Tech or Ph.D in Computer Science with a specialization in Machine Learning
• Experience with multi-modal generative models
• Track record of successful research-to-product transitions
• Experience with distributed computing and large-scale model training
• Experience in large scale LLM Ops and optimizing LLMs for efficient inference
• Strong publication record in top AI conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, KDD, CVPR, AAAI)

About us 
Welcome to Meesho, where every story begins with a spark of inspiration and a dash of entrepreneurial spirit. We're not just a platform; we're your partner in turning dreams into realities.
Our Mission
Democratising internet commerce for everyone- Meesho (Meri shop) started with a single idea in mind -to be an e-commerce destination for the next billion Indian consumers and enable 100 million small businesses to succeed online. We provide sellers with a range of industry-first benefits such as zero commission and the lowest shipping cost.  Over 1.75 million sellers are registered on Meesho, growing their business by tapping the company’s massive customer base, state-of-the-art tech infrastructure, pan-India logistics at the lowest cost through third-party logistics providers in an 'Everyday Lowest Cost' channel for sellers. Affordable, relatable merchandise mirroring local markets has helped us make inroads with first-time internet users in the country. We cater to an underserved and unique customer base and cover every serviceable pincode in the country. Our unique business model and continuous innovation has enabled us to become the first Indian horizontal E-commerce company.
Culture and Total Rewards
Our focus is on cultivating a dynamic workplace characterized by high impact and performance excellence. We prioritize a people-centric culture, dedicated to hiring and developing exceptional talent. Total rewards at  Meesho comprises of a comprehensive set of elements - monetary, non monetary, tangible and intangible in nature. Our 11 guiding principles, or "Mantras," are the backbone of how we operate -  influencing everything from recognition and evaluation to growth discussions. Daily rituals & processes like “Reflections”, “Listen or Die” , Internal Mobility Program, Talent Reviews, Continuous Performance Management - all  embody these principles. We provide market leading compensation - both cash and equity-based - specific  to job roles, individual experience and skill along with our employee centric benefits and work environment. We focus extensively on holistic wellness - through our MeeCare Program - encompassing benefits and policies across physical, mental, financial, and social wellness aspects. This includes extensive medical insurance benefits for employees and their families, wellness initiatives like telehealth, wellness events, and gym & recreational discounts etc. To support work-life balance, we provide generous leave policies, parental support benefits, retirement benefits, and learning and development assistance. Through gratitude for stretched work, personalized gifts, engagement & fun at work - we promote employee delight at the workplace. Many other benefits such as salary advance support, relocation assistance, and flexible benefits plans further enrich the Meesho employee experience.
Know more about Meesho here : https://www.meesho.io/