Delhivery - Data Scientist - LLM/Python

About the Team : Data Science at Delhivery

- Data Science is fundamental to Delhivery's operations. Handling nearly three million parcels daily necessitates the extensive use of technology and algorithms, a core function of our Data Science/AI team.

- Our team focuses on identifying and solving high-impact business challenges using our vast data resources. This includes, but is not limited to,

- Location and Maps - Understanding addresses, their location and attributes, and how to reach them and service them differentially.

- Network Optimisation - Optimising facility locations within our network, parcel distribution among riders, optimising connections and resources.

- Predictive Modelling - Pricing, RTO, Product Categorisation, Fraud Modelling.

- LLM/ Agentic Interventions - Building custom LLMs, using existing LLMs to solve business problems using agents in multi-modal use cases.

- Each team member is expected to take full ownership of a problem statement, requiring the ability to switch between high-level business discussions and deeply technical solution design and implementation.

- Culturally, we are ambitious, experimental, and fast-paced. We tackle inherently ambiguous and vague problems, and each team member is empowered to take end-to-end responsibility and make independent decisions.

About the Role :

We are seeking "data science all-rounders" for the Data Scientist position. While deep expertise in either traditional modeling or advanced LLM customizations (beyond prompt engineering) is required, candidates should also possess a foundational understanding and appreciation of a broader range of data science models.

Key Responsibilities :

- Identify and understand business problems solvable through data and analytics.

- Translate business problems into data-solvable formulations.

- Gather and analyze data, and build models.

- Rigorously analyze and test models/heuristics with a business-first approach.

- Clearly communicate model results and analyses to business managers.

- Collaborate with operational and other teams to convert data insights into business outcomes.

- Work with product and technology teams to integrate insights and model outputs into our core technology products.

Required Qualifications :

We are looking for individuals passionate about data, business, and bridging the two to create significant impact. Our team operates at a rapid pace, expecting quick turnarounds. The ability to navigate ambiguous problem statements and expectations is a critical aspect of this role.

Key Requirements :

- Strong mathematics and logic skills.

- Excellent written, oral, and visual communication skills.

- Proficiency in Python or a similar programming language.

- Deep knowledge and practical application of either operations research, statistics, machine learning, natural language processing, or simulations to unstructured industry problems.

- Common sense and an understanding of common logical fallacies.

- Proven track record of delivering end-to-end solutions to industry problems.

- 1 to 4 years of relevant industry experience.

- Bachelor's/Master's degree in a STEM subject from a top-tier institution (domestic or international).