Data Science Consultant

We are seeking a Data Science Consultant to provide technical leadership and strategic expertise in machine learning and artificial intelligence, guiding the design, development and implementation of advanced ML/AI solutions for our clients. This role connects business needs with innovative AI technologies, ensuring impactful delivery and fostering AI adoption across organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and strategic direction in ML and AI for client engagements
• Plan, design and deliver responsible AI systems and measurement strategies aligned with client objectives
• Connect across organizational verticals to drive AI adoption and envision new products, solutions and differentiators
• Engage with clients to understand business challenges and communicate how ML/AI solutions address their needs
• Collaborate with data scientists and engineers, leading teams as both a peer and mentor
• Monitor advancements in ML/AI technologies and recommend new approaches considering regulatory impacts
• Act as liaison between business, legal and technology stakeholders within EPAM and client organizations
• Shape ML solutions, scope and price engagements, and lead transitions from sales to delivery phases
• Foster strong client relationships through effective project delivery, communication and issue resolution
• Engage executive and C-level stakeholders to drive enterprise-wide AI adoption
• Support sales and pre-sales activities by assessing data opportunities, responding to RFPs and creating proposals

Requirements

• Extensive experience in a leadership role within Data Analytics, Machine Learning and AI (minimum 12 years)
• Proven track record designing and implementing ML/AI solutions
• Deep understanding of machine learning including deep learning, statistics fundamentals, human-computer interaction, CNN/RNN, transformer models, LLMs (RAG), privacy-preserving ML and security fundamentals
• Demonstrated experience driving multidisciplinary and geographically distributed teams to deliver AI products
• Comfortable engaging and influencing senior stakeholders to secure funding or sell ML/AI projects
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Proficiency in Python and ML libraries/frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow
• Skills in SQL and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP
• Familiarity with highly regulated industries or technology-adjacent regulatory functions
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to translate complex business requirements into practical ML/AI solutions

We offer

• International projects with top brands
• Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
• Healthcare benefits
• Employee financial programs
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
• Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
• Global career opportunities
• Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
• EPAM Employee Groups
• Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn