Lead Data Scientist (San Antonio)

About The Role In this role, you will lead high-impact AI initiatives within SoftServe’s AI and Data Science Center of Excellence (CoE), collaborating with 190+ experts across the full AI lifecycle, from problem framing to deployment. You will define technical direction and deliver scalable, production-grade solutions, including Generative and Agentic AI systems, leveraging partnerships with NVIDIA, Google Cloud, Amazon, and Microsoft. Your work will drive innovation through initiatives like Gen AI Lab, shaping next-generation AI capabilities with measurable business impact. Responsibilities
- Lead the design and delivery of advanced AI systems to solve complex business problems, improving performance and scalability while collaborating with Data Scientists, ML Engineers, and stakeholders
- Define and drive technical vision for AI initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals and accelerating innovation across cross-functional teams
- Build and deploy production-ready AI/ML solutions, reducing operational risks and ensuring reliability through collaboration with MLOps and DevOps teams
- Advance Agentic AI capabilities by designing and implementing multi-agent systems that enable autonomy and real-world problem-solving
- Establish and optimize end-to-end AI development processes, from prototyping to deployment and continuous improvement
- Mentor and guide team members, embedding best practices in AI, MLOps, and engineering excellence
- Foster strong client relationships by identifying opportunities, shaping AI strategies, and delivering impactful solutions
- Contribute to thought leadership through technical publications, case studies, and participation in industry events Requirements
- Advanced experience with AI/ML solution delivery (6+ years), including leading technical teams and shipping production-grade systems
- Strong knowledge of at least two AI/DS domains such as Computer Vision, NLP, Speech Recognition, or Recommender Systems
- Advanced experience with Generative AI and agentic workflows, including hands-on implementation
- Strong knowledge of ML tools, frameworks, and platforms with proven deployment experience
- Advanced experience with cloud AI/ML services (AWS, GCP, Azure, NVIDIA) and managed ML pipelines
- Proven ability to estimate, plan, and deliver complex AI projects on schedule
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex AI concepts for non-technical stakeholders
- Upper-intermediate or higher English proficiency SoftServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran status, and other protected characteristics under applicable law. Let’s put your talents and experience in motion with SoftServe. #J-18808-Ljbffr Postúlate en Kit Empleo: kitempleo.cl/empleo/1coafp