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Data Science LeadEY • Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Data Science Lead

Data Science Lead

EY • Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
20 hours ago
Job description

EY Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Data Science Lead

EY’s AI & Data team is expanding! We are looking for exceptional talent to help shape the future of data science and artificial intelligence in business. This is your chance to work on cutting‑edge projects, including Generative AI (GenAI) , and deliver real‑world impact for clients across industries.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead end-to-end data science projects : data acquisition, feature engineering, modeling, evaluation and deployment.
  • Design and develop AI / ML models , including LLMs for text summarization, content generation, document intelligence and chatbots.
  • Guide clients on AI / ML adoption strategies , ensuring responsible use of GenAI.
  • Build reusable ML pipelines and support MLOps practices.
  • Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to team capability building.
  • Stay current with AI / ML and GenAI technologies and best practices.
  • Present insights clearly to both technical and business stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For

  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
  • Proficiency in Python or R , with experience in Scikit‑learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face .
  • Hands‑on experience with GenAI frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex) and APIs (OpenAI, Azure OpenAI).
  • Solid understanding of NLP, deep learning and data modeling .
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics or related field (PhD is a plus).
  • Senior Associate : Minimum 2+ years in AI / ML projects.
  • Manager / Senior Manager : 6+ years with proven leadership in data science engagements.
  • Experience applying traditional ML and GenAI in real‑world business use cases.
  • Knowledge of LLMs and vector databases is a strong advantage.
  • Nice to Have

  • AI / ML certifications (Azure AI Engineer, AWS ML Specialty).
  • Experience with Responsible AI , explainability and AI ethics.
  • Consulting or client‑facing experience across industries.
  • Seniority level

    Mid‑Senior level

    Employment type

    Full‑time

    Job function

    Information Technology

    Industries

    Professional Services

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