Delhivery - Director - Data Science

About the team :

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 looking for a principal data scientist/Director - Data Science to lead the Gen AI charter within the team focused on 1) training open source LLM Models 2) Building the agentic stack using tools/mcps/LLMs/routers 3) Maintaining the necessary tech stack for observability and continuous improvement 4) Strategic leadership to define areas of experimentation and investment

Required Qualifications :

We are looking for people who are excited by data, and excited by business, and excited in bringing the two together to create high impact. We are a fast-paced team, and expect quick Turnarounds.

Key requirements :

- Strong mathematics and logic skills

- Strong written, oral and visual communication skills

- Strong in Python skills

- Team Leading experience of 5+ people

- Proven ability to deliver end-to-end solutions to industry problems

- 7-10 years of relevant industry experience

- Bachelors / masters degree in a STEM subject from a top-tier institution