Senior Research Scientist, Pune

About Position: We’re looking for a highly experienced (7+ years) and intellectually curious Senior Research Scientist to contribute to innovation in Generative AI and applied machine learning. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong critical thinking, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to clearly communicate complex ideas.- Role: Senior Research Scientist - Location: Pune - Experience: 7+ years - Job Type: Full Time Employment What You'll Do: - Strong expertise in Generative AI: LLMs (e.g., GPT, Claude, Gemini), fine-tuning, and prompt engineering - Applied ML experience: semantic search, vector databases (FAISS, Weaviate, Pinecone), hallucination detection, summarization, and model evaluationExpertise You'll Bring: - Excellent coding skills in Python and ML libraries (PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn) - Solid grounding in ML fundamentals, experimentation, and feature engineering - A structured, hypothesis-driven approach to problem solving Benefits: - Competitive salary and benefits package- Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications - Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies - Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards - Annual health check-ups- Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents Values-Driven, People-Centric&Inclusive Work Environment: Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.- We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles. - Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities. - If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employmentLet’s unleash your full potential at Persistent - persistent.com/careers “Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.”