Data Scientist AI Engineer Lead
Zomato • Bengaluru, India • Hybrid • Full-time • Publish Date:
About the Role
As Zomato scales its Bengaluru operations, the Software Engineering practice is onboarding an accomplished Data Scientist AI Engineer Lead. Based in Bengaluru, India, you will take direct ownership of low-latency production systems and modular frontend/backend architectures and drive measurable improvements across defect escape rate, code review turnaround, and throughput scalability.
Working at the intersection of Software Engineering and regional delivery in Bengaluru, you will collaborate with DevOps platform teams, security engineers, and UX designers to architect technical architecture RFCs, schema designs, and API contract specifications and clean, production-hardened code with automated unit and integration test coverage. Strong command over System Design, Cloud Architecture, Problem Solving, CI/CD is essential to sustain defect escape rate, code review turnaround, and throughput scalability.
The Data Scientist AI Engineer Lead position at Zomato (Bengaluru) carries an annual CTC range of ₹16L – ₹28L per annum (approx. ₹1,33,333 – ₹2,33,333 per month gross), benchmarked to mid-senior level standards in Software Engineering.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect, develop, and scale mission-critical software solutions and distributed systems for Zomato.
- Collaborate with Product Management, DevOps, and QA teams to define scalable architecture patterns.
- Champion engineering excellence through thorough code reviews, unit testing, and continuous deployment.
- Drive performance tuning, latency optimization, and robust API design.
Required Qualifications & Technical Stack
- 5–10 years of hands-on professional experience in relevant domain.
- Bachelor's / Master's degree in engineering or relevant academic discipline.
- Proven track record in driving scalable results, team leadership, and stakeholder management.
- Strong analytical problem-solving capabilities and exceptional communication skills.
Preferred / Bonus Qualifications
- Prior exposure to scaling distributed application services and resilient API gateways within Software Engineering teams in Bengaluru or comparable Indian enterprise hubs.
- Familiarity with automation workflows, Modern Cloud Stacks (AWS/Azure/GCP) and Automated CI/CD Pipelines, and modern reporting standards.
- Experience mentoring cross-functional contributors or managing end-to-end delivery SLAs.
Core Technologies & Tools
System Design, Cloud Architecture, Problem Solving, CI/CD, Agile Execution, TypeScript / Java / Python, Microservices, REST & GraphQL APIs
Salary & Compensation Breakdown
Annual CTC Range: ₹16L - ₹28L / yr • Experience Benchmark: 5 - 10 Years (Senior Level)
Annual CTC is structured between ₹16 Lakhs and ₹28 Lakhs per annum (approx. ₹1,33,333 – ₹2,33,333/month) based on interview performance, System Design & Cloud Architecture depth, and 5 to 10 years of progressive experience. Package includes fixed base pay, statutory provident fund, medical insurance, and performance-linked incentives at Zomato.
Perks & Benefits: Comprehensive Medical Insurance • Flexible Work / Remote Options • Annual Performance Bonus • Learning & Development Stipend • Stock Options / Wellness Benefits
Work Location & Regional Hub — Bengaluru, India (Hybrid)
This Data Scientist AI Engineer Lead opening is based in Bengaluru, India under a Hybrid work arrangement. Candidates located in Bengaluru or willing to operate from the Bengaluru regional corridor will collaborate directly with Zomato's Software Engineering unit during standard Indian business hours.
About Zomato — Company Profile & Details
Zomato is a verified employer operating within the Software Engineering and enterprise solutions ecosystem with active delivery operations in Bengaluru, India. Known for structured execution across low-latency production systems and modular frontend/backend architectures, Zomato partners with DevOps platform teams, security engineers, and UX designers to build resilient products, client services, and sustainable career pathways for mid-senior level professionals.
Industry / Practice: Software Engineering • Regional Hub: Bengaluru, India, India • Verification: GST & KYC Verified Employer
How to Apply for Data Scientist AI Engineer Lead at Zomato
- Click "Apply Now" on this page and verify your candidate profile, contact details, and updated resume highlighting System Design, Cloud Architecture, Problem Solving.
- Complete the role-readiness screening check confirming your 5 to 10 years of progressive experience and availability for the Bengaluru (Hybrid) mandate.
- Shortlisted profiles undergo a structured evaluation with Zomato's Software Engineering hiring panel focused on technical architecture RFCs, schema designs, and API contract specifications and practical problem-solving.
- Final discussion with Zomato leadership covering role expectations, onboarding timeline in Bengaluru, and the ₹16L – ₹28L / yr compensation package.