Data Scientist II - Creator at JioStar

Bengaluru, karnataka, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Deep Learning, Generative AI, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Multimodal Learning, Model Deployment, Performance Tuning, Python, SQL, TensorFlow, PyTorch, A/B Testing, Leadership, Dataset Curation, Quality Metrics, Prompt Engineering

Industry

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

Description

Job Summary: As a Data scientist II, you will research, analysis, and development of advanced video generation models to enhance JioStar’s current and prospective content production. This initiative aims to achieve quantifiable improvements in user engagement, satisfaction, and retention, driven by data-driven innovations. About the team: We’re an agile, fast-moving team, focused on turning bold ideas into impactful products. From rapid prototyping of new concepts to building scalable platforms that power future growth, we thrive on experimentation and innovation. Our platform highlights creators and their narratives by giving them AI-powered systems using advanced machine learning and multimedia pipelines. As part of this team, you’ll work at the intersection of creativity and technology — building end-to-end experiences, experimenting with emerging tech, and shaping the future of entertainment content. \n Key responsibilities: Design, prototype, and refine deep learning models for text-to-video and image-to-video generation using cutting-edge techniques in generative AI (e.g., diffusion models, transformers, temporal GANs) Collaborate with 3rd-party AI vendors to evaluate their capabilities, run quality benchmarks, and drive technical integration where applicable Lead the creation of in-house solutions to augment 3rd-party offerings, with a focus on improving video quality, generation time, and content relevance Develop robust pipelines for dataset curation, preprocessing, training, and model evaluation, including automated visual, temporal, and semantic quality metrics Work closely with product managers, engineering teams, and senior leadership to define use cases, set priorities, and bring production-grade AI systems to life Run A/B tests, iterate based on performance feedback, and ensure alignment with product experience goals and creative quality standards Stay ahead of the curve in the fast-moving GenAI space; guide strategy, share insights internally, and represent the team in technical forums as needed Skills and attributes for success: Strong understanding of LLMs, with hands-on experience in fine-tuning, prompt engineering, and evaluating foundation models for applied use-cases for multimodal generation Proven experience with deep learning architectures for generative tasks (e.g., diffusion models, transformers, GANs) Solid understanding of computer vision, natural language processing, and multimodal learning Experience with training large-scale models, transfer learning, and fine-tuning on custom datasets Familiarity with ML evaluation techniques, including perceptual quality metrics and user-in-the-loop testing Knowledge of model deployment and performance tuning in production environments Hands-on experience building and optimizing text-to-video, image-to-video, or similar generative pipelines Hands-on experience with Python, SQL, and TensorFlow/PyTorch for implementing and evaluating algorithms Excellent communication skills; able to present complex concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders Experience with experimental design and A/B testing methodologies Strong leadership capabilities with demonstrated experience mentoring junior data scientists Preferred education and experience: Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related quantitative field with 2+ years of hands-on experience in applied machine learning or deep learning, with at least 1 years working on generative AI or related video technologies. \n About Us Perched firmly at the nucleus of spellbinding content and innovative technology, JioStar is a leading global media & entertainment company that is reimagining the way audiences consume entertainment and sports. Its television network and streaming service together reach more than 750 million viewers every week, igniting the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of million people across geographies. JioStar is an equal opportunity employer. The company values diversity and its mission is to create a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. The company ensures that the work environment is free from any discrimination against persons with disabilities, gender, gender identity and any other characteristics or status that is legally protected.

Responsibilities

Design and refine deep learning models for video generation. Collaborate with teams to create in-house solutions and evaluate third-party AI capabilities.