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tekionBangalore HQAll Cost Centers
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Salary
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Job type
Full-time
Experience
Senior · 12+ yrs
Posted
11 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

This position suits an experienced applied science leader who wants to direct cloud-based artificial intelligence applications. Based at the company headquarters in Bangalore, the Senior Manager of Applied Science role involves guiding technical teams and delivering scalable machine learning solutions.

Role Overview

Tekion is seeking a Senior Manager of Applied Science to lead a team of applied scientists focused on building next-generation AI applications on the cloud. The individual in this position will work closely with product, business, machine learning engineering, and customer success teams to align priorities, timelines, and deliverables while driving development efforts.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of applied scientists, including senior scientists and team leads.
Build and scale a high-performing team of 5-8 scientists, establishing clear career development paths.
Set and promote best practices for research, development, code quality, and technical excellence.
Collaborate with product and customer success teams to prioritize customer needs and align development timelines.
Integrate customer feedback into development cycles and act as the technical point of contact for customer engagements.
Lead the execution of the R&D and product roadmap, aligning machine learning initiatives with business goals.
Provide architectural and technical leadership on key projects to ensure robustness, scalability, and flexibility.
Implement scalable artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions using cloud-native technologies and microservices.
Oversee the full machine learning lifecycle, from data collection and model training to validation, deployment, and monitoring.
Promote advanced techniques such as model compression, quantization, and distributed training.

Requirements

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Data Science, Mathematics, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Computational Science, or a related field.
Strong foundation in probability, statistics, and scientific problem-solving.
Minimum of 12 years of hands-on experience in analytics, data science, and deep learning in business-critical environments.
Minimum of 3 years of experience managing teams of 5 or more in applied science or cross-functional settings.
Proficiency in machine learning, deep learning, and explainable artificial intelligence techniques.
Strong programming skills in Python and SQL with experience in feature engineering and deep learning pipelines.
Familiarity with deep learning frameworks including TensorFlow, Keras, and PyTorch.
Experience with computer vision tools like OpenCV and natural language processing tools like spaCy.
Proficiency in Git for version control and collaboration, alongside working knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, and Azure.

Nice to Have

Demonstrated leadership experience in mentoring junior engineers and managing cross-functional projects.
Proven innovation track record with solutions delivering significant business impact or patents.
Domain knowledge or experience in recommendation systems, natural language processing, or computer vision.

Skills and Tools

Python
SQL
TensorFlow
Keras
PyTorch
OpenCV
spaCy
Git
AWS
GCP
Azure

About the Company

Tekion is positively disrupting an automotive industry that has not seen innovation in over 50 years by creating the first cloud-native automotive platform. The platform includes the Automotive Retail Cloud for retailers, Automotive Enterprise Cloud for manufacturers, and Automotive Partner Cloud for technology partners. The company employs close to 3,000 people across North America, Asia, and Europe.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply on the official company careers page.

Skills and tech stack

PythonSQLTensorFlowKerasPyTorchOpenCVspaCyGitAWSGCPAzureNLPComputer VisionDeep LearningMachine Learning

Questions candidates ask

Where is the Senior Manager of Applied Science role located?

The position is based at the company headquarters in Bangalore.

How many years of experience are required for this role?

Candidates must have 12 plus years of hands-on experience in analytics, data science, and deep learning, plus 3 plus years of management experience.

What educational qualifications are needed?

A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Data Science, Mathematics, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Computational Science, or a related field is required.

What programming languages and frameworks are used?

The role requires programming skills in Python and SQL, and familiarity with frameworks such as TensorFlow, Keras, and PyTorch.

What cloud platforms are mentioned in the posting?

Working knowledge of AWS, GCP, and Azure is required.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official tekion careers page.

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