✅ Job Title: Data Scientist 📍 Location: Phoenix, AZ (Preferred) | Remote (Acceptable) 📅 Duration: 12 Months+ 🔍 Job Description: We are seeking a highly experienced Data Scientist with strong expertise in performance and cost optimization within AI/ML ecosystems. This role demands a deep understanding of machine learning engineering (MLE), AI/ML infrastructure, and end-to-end model lifecycle management. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience and a track record of delivering scalable, cost-effective AI/ML solutions in hybrid or cloud-native environments (OCI preferred). 📌 Required Skills: • 8+ years of experience in Machine Learning Engineering (MLE), Data Science, or Data Engineering. • Proven experience with AI Application & Infrastructure Optimization (Capacity, Performance, Cost). • Expertise in Architectural Optimization for AI/ML and GenAI platforms (security, scalability, reliability). • Hands-on with Performance Tuning and Hyperparameter Optimization for AI/ML models. • Experience deploying solutions in cloud-native/hybrid environments, ideally using Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). • Strong grasp of CI/CD best practices and AI lifecycle management. • Experience with full stack technologies: Java, .Net, React, Node.js, Flask/Django, REST APIs. ✅ Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with Generative AI models and large-scale AI workloads. • Familiarity with cloud platforms like OCI, AWS, Azure, or GCP. • Strong communication and collaboration skills to work cross-functionally.