Lead Data Scientist- IBM Watson
Company: Fusemachines
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description About Fusemachines Founded in
2013, Fusemachines is a global provider of enterprise AI products
and services, on a mission to democratize AI. Leveraging
proprietary AI Studio and AI Engines, the company helps drive the
clients’ AI Enterprise Transformation, regardless of where they are
in their Digital AI journeys. With offices in North America, Asia,
and Latin America, Fusemachines provides a suite of enterprise AI
offerings and specialty services that allow organizations of any
size to implement and scale AI. Fusemachines serves companies in
industries such as retail, manufacturing, and government.
Fusemachines continues to actively pursue the mission of
democratizing AI for the masses by providing high-quality AI
education in underserved communities and helping organizations
achieve their full potential with AI. About the Role A Lead Data
Scientist is responsible for designing and implementing data-driven
solutions to complex business problems. The role requires extensive
experience in data analysis, agentic AI, statistical modeling,
machine learning, and data visualization, as well as the ability to
lead a team of data scientists and collaborate with
cross-functional teams. Responsibilities Team Leadership: Lead a
team of data scientists to develop innovative solutions to complex
business problems. Mentor and develop the skills of junior data
scientists and provide feedback and guidance to help them improve
their work. Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams,
including business stakeholders, product managers, software
engineers, and data engineers to develop and implement data-driven
solutions. Strategic Assessment: Assess the business needs of
clients and identify areas where AI can be used to improve
processes, reduce costs, or increase revenue. Solution Design:
Design and implement statistical models, machine learning
algorithms, predictive analytics models, and agentic systems to
solve business problems. Communication: Communicate technical
insights and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders in a
clear and concise manner. Continuous Learning: Stay up-to-date with
the latest developments in data science, machine learning, and
artificial intelligence, and apply new technologies and techniques
to solve business problems. Pipeline Management: Responsible for
developing, implementing, and managing end-to-end machine learning
pipelines. This will involve building, deploying, and maintaining
machine learning models, as well as ensuring data quality and
system stability. Requirements for the Role Education: Bachelor's,
Master's, PhD, or advanced training in applied mathematics,
engineering, computer science, or a similar related field.
Experience: 6 years of total experience in Data Science, Machine
Learning & Generative AI. Cloud Computing: 4 years of hands-on
experience with AWS, including deep expertise in deploying models
and managing compute environments. IBM WatsonX: 2 years of hands-on
experience with IBM WatsonX Agentic AI Tools: Experience with
LangGraph, Google ADK or similar. Agentic Architectures :
Experience with advanced RAG & multi-agent systems. Programming:
Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, R, C++, and
SQL. Frameworks: Hands-on experience with ML frameworks, such as
PyTorch or TensorFlow. Leadership: Experience leading data science
teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously. Soft Skills:
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and excellent
communication skills (both written and verbal). Fusemachines is an
Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other
characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local
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