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Lead Data Scientist

EPAM Systems
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Full-time
Mid-Senior
Onsite
Discovered 1 weeks ago
Computer visionApplied machine learningPythonPyTorchTensorFlowYOLO

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Role overview

Lead advanced computer-vision work for video-analytics platforms in Abu Dhabi, UAE, in an onsite working mode.

Drive architecture decisions, guide model development, and oversee production deployment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead solutions for object detection, tracking, re-identification, action recognition, and segmentation.
  • Drive model selection and experiments with YOLO, Transformer, ViT, and RF-DETR.
  • Guide Vision-Language Model use and fine-tuning for computer-vision tasks.
  • Optimize production models with TensorRT, ONNX, and OpenVINO.
  • Architect multi-camera tracking and video-analytics systems.
  • Manage MLOps training, deployment, and monitoring.
  • Mentor data scientists and engineers and review code.
  • Present technical direction and solution architecture to stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; PhD is a plus.
  • 10+ years of applied machine-learning experience with deep computer-vision expertise.
  • Strong Python skills and hands-on PyTorch and TensorFlow experience.
  • Proven use of YOLO, Transformer, ViT, and RF-DETR architectures.
  • Experience with Vision-Language Models and fine-tuning for computer-vision tasks.
  • Model optimization experience with TensorRT, ONNX, OpenVINO, and edge-AI constraints.
  • Track record building multi-camera tracking and video-analytics systems.
  • Knowledge of MLOps training, deployment, and monitoring.
  • Team leadership, code review, mentoring, and stakeholder communication skills.

Nice-to-have skills

  • Large Language Models and advanced TensorFlow techniques.
  • Exposure to solution architecture and MLOps frameworks.
  • Proficiency with OpenVINO, ONNX Runtime, and TensorRT.
  • Hands-on practice with object detection, PyTorch, and Python development.

Benefits

  • End-of-service gratuity, private healthcare, and life insurance.
  • Employee assistance and wellness programs.
  • Annual air travel allowance for expatriates.
  • Regular performance feedback and salary reviews.
  • Global travel medical and accident insurance and referral bonuses.
  • Learning and development through in-house training, coaching, certifications, and courses.

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