Role: Principal Data Scientist (GenAI)

Reporting to: Associate Director - Technology (DS)

Location: Bangalore

About the Function:

At MakeMyTrip, we don't just book journeys; we create extraordinary travel experiences. By integrating Generative AI into our ecosystem, we're shaping a new era of personalized and seamless travel planning.

From building intelligent AI agents for trip planning to optimizing real-time decision-making, we're leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) to unlock limitless possibilities for travelers. Join us to be part of this revolution and drive Myra, our cutting-edge conversational AI chatbot, to the next level.

About the Role:

- As a Principal Data Scientist specializing in Generative AI and LLM Development, you will:

- Lead AI Agent Development: Build and fine-tune AI agents for trip planning, leveraging LLMs to create personalized, intuitive travel solutions.

- Refine Generative Models: Work on advanced generative AI models like GPT, GANs, and VAEs to build applications for intelligent travel assistants, dynamic pricing engines, and virtual travel experiences.

- Domain-Specific Fine-Tuning: Customize large language models for travel-specific use cases using techniques like instruction tuning, domain adaptation, and reinforcement learning from human feedback (RLHF).

- Leverage LLM Technology: Implement and scale LLMs using platforms like Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service to solve real-world travel planning and personalization challenges.

- Optimize Data-Driven AI: Develop data-centric approaches to improve model performance by preparing high-quality datasets and enhancing real-time responsiveness.

- Collaborate on Next-Gen Solutions: Work with cross-functional teams to build and deploy AI-powered systems that redefine user journeys and enhance operational efficiency.

What you'll bring to the table:

Experience Level: 8-10 years

Education: BE/BTech from Tier 1 institutes (IITs/IIITs/NITs). Preferably MS or Ph.D. in CS/ECE/AI/ML or equivalent.

Technical Expertise:

- Strong experience with deep learning frameworks like PyTorch and TensorFlow and proficiency in transformer-based models such as GPT-3/4, T5, BERT, or similar.

- Expertise in NLP techniques, including text generation, summarization, sentiment analysis, and embeddings.

- Practical experience in developing and fine-tuning LLMs using techniques like distillation, few-shot learning, and policy optimization.

Domain Knowledge:

- Deep understanding of data-centric machine learning to enhance model performance with well-structured datasets.

- Experience with AI-driven personalization, search relevance, and ranking systems, particularly in travel or e-commerce domains.

Problem-Solving Prowess:

- Ability to solve complex problems, with a focus on latency optimization, efficiency, and domain-specific relevance.

Collaboration and Communication:

- Strong ability to communicate technical concepts effectively with both technical and non technical stakeholders.

- A proactive mindset for collaboration across teams to achieve shared goals.

What Makes Us Awesome?

- Be a part of AI-driven innovation shaping the global travel experience.

- Work on LLMs and AI agent development that impact millions of users worldwide.

- Collaborate with a passionate, forward-thinking team in a data-rich environment.

- Drive industry-leading advancements in Generative AI and personalized travel solutions.

- Ready to engineer the future of travel? Join us at MakeMyTrip and redefine the possibilities of AI in travel planning!