Senior ML Scientist (Optimization & Reinforcement Learning)

McAfee

Bangalore, KA, IN

Location Type: Remote
Salary: ₹ (INR) 597600 - 677280 /mnth
Experience: 7 - 10 years
Job Type: Contract

Job Description

Job Description

We seek a Senior ML Scientist to drive innovation in AI ML-based dynamic pricing algorithms and personalized offer experiences. This role will focus on designing and implementing advanced machine learning models, including reinforcement learning techniques like Contextual Bandits, Q-learning, SARSA, and more. By leveraging algorithmic expertise in classical ML and statistical methods, you will develop solutions that optimize pricing strategies, improve customer value, and drive measurable business impact.


Roles & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities


Algorithm Development: Conceptualize, design, and implement state-of-the-art ML models for dynamic pricing and personalized recommendations.
Reinforcement Learning Expertise: Develop and apply RL techniques, including Contextual Bandits, Q-learning, SARSA, and concepts like Thompson Sampling and Bayesian Optimization, to solve pricing and optimization challenges.
AI Agents for Pricing: Build AI-driven pricing agents that incorporate consumer behaviour, demand elasticity, and competitive insights to optimize revenue and conversion.
Rapid ML Prototyping: Experience in quickly building, testing, and iterating on ML prototypes to validate ideas and refine algorithms.
Feature Engineering: Engineer large-scale consumer behavioural feature stores to support ML models, ensuring scalability and performance.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Marketing, Product, and Sales teams to ensure solutions align with strategic objectives and deliver measurable impact.
Controlled Experiments: Design, analyze, and troubleshoot A/B and multivariate tests to validate the effectiveness of your models.