Job Description

Opportunity

AI/ML Scientist - Global Data Analytics, Technology (Maersk)

This position will be based in India - Bangalore

A.P. Moller - Maersk

A.P. Moller - Maersk is the global leader in container shipping services. The business operates in 130 countries and employs 80,000 staff. An integrated container logistics company, Maersk aims to connect and simplify its customers' supply chains.



Today, we have more than 180 nationalities represented in our workforce across 131 Countries and this mean, we have elevated level of responsibility to continue to build inclusive workforce that is truly representative of our customers and their customers and our vendor partners too.

The Brief

In this role as an AI/ML Scientist on the Global Data and Analytics (GDA) team, you will support the development of strategic, visibility-driven recommendation systems that serve both internal stakeholders and external customers. This initiative aims to deliver actionable insights that enhance supply chain execution, support strategic decision-making, and enable innovative service offerings.



You should be able to design, develop, and implement machine learning models, conduct deep data analysis, and support decision-making with data-driven insights. Responsibilities include building and validating predictive models, supporting experiment design, and integrating advanced techniques like transformers, GANs, and reinforcement learning into scalable production systems.



The role requires solving complex problems using NLP, deep learning, optimization, and computer vision. You should be comfortable working independently, writing reliable code with automated tests, and contributing to debugging and refinement.



You'll also document your methods and results clearly and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact AI/ML solutions that align with business objectives and user needs.

What I'll be doing - your accountabilities

Design, develop, and implement machine learning models, conduct in-depth data analysis, and support decision-making with data-driven insights Develop predictive models and validate their effectiveness Support the design of experiments to validate and compare multiple machine learning approaches Research and implement cutting-edge techniques (e.g., transformers, GANs, reinforcement learning) and integrate models into production systems, ensuring scalability and reliability Apply creative problem-solving techniques to design innovative models, develop algorithms, or optimize workflows for data-driven tasks Independently apply data-driven solutions to ambiguous problems, leveraging tools like Natural Language Processing, deep learning frameworks, machine learning, optimization methods and computer vision frameworks Understand technical tools and frameworks used by the team, including programming languages, libraries, and platforms and actively support debugging or refining code in projects Write and integrate automated tests alongside their models or code to ensure reproducibility, scalability, and alignment with established quality standards Contribute to the design and documentation of AI/ML solutions, clearly detailing methodologies, assumptions, and findings for future reference and cross-team collaboration Collaborate across teams to develop and implement high-quality, scalable AI/ML solutions that align with business goals, address user needs, and improve performance

Foundational Skills

Mastered

Data Analysis and Data Science

concepts and can demonstrate this skill in complex scenarios

AI & Machine Learning, Programming and Statistical Analysis

Skills beyond the fundamentals and can demonstrate the skills in most situations without guidance.

Specialized Skills

To be able to understand beyond the fundamentals and can demonstrate in most situations without guidance: + Data Validation and Testing
+ Model Deployment
+ Machine Learning Pipelines
+ Deep Learning
+ Natural Language Processing (NPL)
+ Optimization & Scientific Computing
+ Decision Modelling and Risk Analysis.
To understand fundamentals and can demonstrate this skill in common scenarios with guidance: + Technical Documentation.

Qualifications & Requirements

Bachelor's degree in

B.E./B.Tech

, preferably in

Computer Science

,

Data Science

,

Mathematics

,

Statistics

, or related fields. Strong practical understanding of: +

Machine Learning algorithms

(classification, regression, clustering, time-series)
+

Statistical inference

and

probabilistic modeling

+

Data wrangling

, feature engineering, and preprocessing at scale
Proficiency in collaborative development tools: + IDEs (e.g., VS Code, Jupyter),

Git/GitHub

,

CI/CD workflows

, unit and integration testing
Excellent coding and debugging skills in

Python

(preferred), with knowledge of

SQL

for large-scale data operations Experience working with: +

Versioned data pipelines

,

model reproducibility

, and

automated model testing

Ability to work in agile product teams, handle ambiguity, and communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders Passion for continuous learning and applying AI/ML in impactful ways

Preferred Experiences

8+ years

of experience in

AI/ML or Data Science

roles, working on applied machine learning problems in production settings

7+ years

of hands-on experience with: +

Apache Spark

, distributed computing, and large-scale data processing
+

Deep learning

using

TensorFlow

or

PyTorch

+ Model serving via

REST APIs

,

batch/streaming pipelines

, or

ML platforms

Hands-on experience with: + Cloud-native development (Azure preferred; AWS or GCP also acceptable)
+

Databricks

,

Azure ML

, or

SageMaker

platforms
Experience with

Docker

,

Kubernetes

, and orchestration of ML systems in production Familiarity with

A/B testing

,

causal inference

,

business impact modeling

Exposure to visualization and monitoring tools:

Power BI

,

Superset

,

Grafana

Prior work in

logistics

,

supply chain

,

operations research

, or

industrial AI

use cases is a strong plus

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.



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