Principal Data Scientist – (Gen AI, Machine Learning)This is a greenfield prospect to shape next‐gen networking experiences at the cutting edge of Generative AI, Machine Learning, Big Data, and Cloud Computing. You will help define every aspect of the user journey, product vision, and technical roadmap, and drive innovation from concept to delivery.Job ResponsibilitiesDefine and drive the long‐term data science and ML strategy, influencing both product direction and organizational prioritiesLead high‐impact research initiatives in ML, GenAI, and Graph ML, push the boundaries of applied science, and establish best practices for scalable adoptionPartner with engineering and product leadership to align data science innovation with business goals, shaping platform and infrastructure investmentsMentor and guide staff‐ and senior‐level scientists, set technical direction, and foster a culture of excellence and innovationRepresent the organization externally through publications, talks, and collaborations, strengthening the company's thought leadership in AI and MLRequirementsDegree in Computer Science, Mathematics,



or a related field8+ years of experience in applied ML research and production deployment3+ years of hands‐on experience building Generative AI solutions such as RAG, AI Agents, or LLM fine‐tuning in productionExperience with Graph ML and Graph technologies such as GNNs or GraphRAG in productionProven track record of end‐to‐end ownership including design, experimentation, validation, deployment, and scaling of ML systemsExperience deploying solutions on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCPDemonstrated ability to solve highly complex, ambiguous, cross‐domain problems with measurable business impactPreferred QualificationsMS or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related disciplineExperience with distributed Big Data and ML platforms such as Spark, Flink, Kafka, PySpark, or LakehouseRecognized track record in the ML and AI community through publications, patents, open‐source contributions, or conference talksStrong ability to influence at the organizational level by driving strategy and fostering cross‐functional alignment #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Principal Data Scientist-Gen Ai, Machine Learning (Toronto)
🏢 Extreme Networks
📍 Toronto