Senior Data Scientist - India

Posted 6 Hours Ago
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Hiring Remotely in India
Remote or Hybrid
Senior level
Security • Cybersecurity
Security Policy Automation for the Agile Enterprise
The Role
Lead end-to-end data science initiatives to design, build, deploy, monitor, and optimize security-focused AI systems. Develop ML models, LLM fine-tuning, AI agents, and partner with product, engineering, and security teams while mentoring others.
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Description

This role combines deep technical expertise with leadership responsibility, driving multidisciplinary Data Science initiatives end-to-end within complex, security policy management systems.

The role drives the development of innovative, production-grade AI capabilities - including security AI agents and advanced machine learning models built on complex security data.

Original thinking, deep technical rigor, intellectual agility, and exceptional problem-solving are essential.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end Data Science initiatives from problem framing through validation, CI/CD-based production deployment, monitoring, and ongoing operational optimization of AI systems
  • Design and implement security-focused AI agents and reasoning systems
  • Develop advanced ML capabilities, including predictive modeling, anomaly detection, and classification
  • Adapt and fine-tune LLM technologies for domain-specific security use cases
  • Partner with Product, Engineering, and Security teams to deliver measurable business impact
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship across multidisciplinary Data Science initiatives
Requirements
  • M.Sc. in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline
  • At least 7 years of hands-on Data Science experience, delivering end-to-end solutions into production environments
  • Deep understanding of machine learning theory and practical model behavior
  • Strong expertise in Python and the modern Data Science ecosystem (NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, PyTorch / TensorFlow, etc.)
  • Solid understanding of LLM architectures and fine-tuning methodologies
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to work within multidisciplinary product teams
  • Strong analytical rigor and structured problem-solving capability

Advantage

  • Experience with ML observability, model monitoring, or drift detection.
  • Experience with graph technologies, such as Neo4j.
  • Experience with Generative AI, RAG, GraphRAG, semantic search, vector databases, or domain-specific LLM fine-tuning / adaptation.
  • Experience designing and deploying AI agents or multi-step reasoning systems in on-premise environments.
  • Background in network security, firewall policies, or compliance analytics.

Skills Required

  • M.Sc. in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related quantitative discipline
  • At least 7 years of hands-on Data Science experience delivering end-to-end production solutions
  • Deep understanding of machine learning theory and practical model behavior
  • Strong expertise in Python and the modern Data Science ecosystem (NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, PyTorch/TensorFlow)
  • Solid understanding of LLM architectures and fine-tuning methodologies
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work within multidisciplinary product teams
  • Strong analytical rigor and structured problem-solving capability
  • Experience with ML observability, model monitoring, or drift detection
  • Experience with graph technologies (e.g., Neo4j)
  • Experience with Generative AI, RAG, GraphRAG, semantic search, or vector databases
  • Experience designing and deploying AI agents or multi-step reasoning systems in on-premise environments
  • Background in network security, firewall policies, or compliance analytics

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Tufin Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Core health coverage is presented as comprehensive in the U.S., including medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, and life/disability insurance. The breadth of this coverage indicates a strong healthcare foundation within the package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off provisions include flexible or unlimited PTO along with paid sick days and holidays. The emphasis on flexible time off and hybrid work supports work‑life balance across different needs.
  • Parental & Family Support Parental leave is explicitly called out, with indications of solid maternity/paternity support. Family‑friendly elements such as an onsite Mother’s Room where available reinforce coverage beyond baseline policies.

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The Company
HQ: Boston, Massachusetts
500 Employees
Year Founded: 2005

What We Do

Tufin is a world leading network security policy management company, managing and automating security changes across next gen firewalls and network devices. We are a hybrid technology, supporting on/off prem and cloud services. The automation orchestration piece is what sets us apart in the market, as this allows us to help our customers to implement their security changes in hours or minutes vs. days. Since going public in April 2019, Tufin has continued to be the market leader in the space!

Why Work With Us

Here at Tufin, we pride ourselves on being a transparent organization where the door is always open & treating others with respect and care is our top value (hence our “no asshole” policy). We believe that every employee is important in achieving our mission & as we continue to grow, we are making sure that we are maintaining our unique culture.

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