Head of Data Science and AI & Research

CARS24

Gurgaon, IN
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Function: Data Science
  • Post Date: 06/28/2025
  • Website: cars24.com
  • Company Address: Plot Number 65, 4th Floor, Industrial Area, Sector 44, Gurgaon, Haryana 122002, IN

About CARS24

CARS24 is a leading AutoTech company streamlining and revolutionising the sale, purchase, and financing of pre-owned cars in India, Australia, Thailand, and UAE.

Job Description

What drives us?

A single tap on your phone unlocks a world that transforms your entire car ownership journey, covering every milestone - from finding your perfect match to keeping it running smoothly, to selling it later. That's the future we are building at CARS24. Our mission is to ensure car ownership is stress-free. We want our customers to focus on the open road, not roadside worries. We are building a one-stop shop, a Super App for all their car needs, powered by technology, data science, and deep customer insights. We are already one of the largest Auto-tech companies in the world, but we are not stopping here. We aim to grow 10x in the next five years.

What will you drive?

  • Lead end-to-end design, development, and deployment of AI/ML models

  • Mentor and manage a team of data scientists and machine learning engineers

  • Drive innovation in GenAI, NLP, deep learning, and scalable ML systems

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define AI strategies and use cases

  • Ensure responsible AI practices and compliance with AI ethics

  • Present insights to stakeholders and align data science solutions with business goals

Who are we looking for?

  • 6-10 years of experience in Data Science and AI (mandatory)

  • Strong Python skills with experience in libraries like Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Seaborn

  • Proficiency in ML frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch

  • In-depth understanding of machine learning algorithms: Regression, Classification, Clustering, Random Forest, Bagging, Boosting, etc.

  • Hands-on experience in developing and deploying models in production

  • Familiarity with GenAI, NLP, and large language models

  • Solid foundation in Probability, Statistics, and Mathematics

  • Proficient in SQL for data extraction and analysis

  • Cloud computing experience (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus

  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

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This company does NOT accept candidates from outside recruiting firms. Agency contacts are not welcome.