Senior AI/ML Engineer or Data Scientist

Join our deep-tech startup as a Senior AI/ML Engineer or Data Scientist on a freelance/consulting basis. We are looking for a hands-on builder with 7–10+ years of experience designing, developing, and deploying production-grade AI systems to solve complex real-world engineering challenges. You will contribute to cutting-edge projects spanning autonomous robotics, Edge AI, Computer Vision, industrial IoT, predictive analytics, geospatial intelligence, and next-generation AI applications. Strong expertise in AI/ML, Data Science, LLMs, Agentic AI, RAG, Computer Vision, NLP, Deep Learning, MLOps, Predictive Analytics, Time-Series Forecasting, and Anomaly Detection is required. Experience with Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, LangChain, FastAPI, Docker, Kubernetes, ONNX/TensorRT, and AWS/GCP/Azure is highly preferred. We value engineers who build, innovate, and deliver production-ready solutions. Experience in AI startups or product companies is highly preferred. This is a long-term consulting/freelance opportunity with flexible engagement for the right candidate. Location Preference: Hyderabad (strongly preferred), Bengaluru also preferred.