Lead Data Scientist – Synthetic Systems
PopulixWest Java, Indonesia
Posted August 4, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Populix is a leading research firm specializing in Southeast Asia market insights. Offering comprehensive market research, policy analysis, survey tools, and respondent services, Populix provides data-driven solutions that help companies and governments understand and dominate Indonesia's dynamic market. With a focus on consumer behavior, public sentiment, and societal trends, Populix empowers clients to make informed decisions through innovative methodologies and AI-assisted tools.
Job Description
Populix, a consumer insights platform in Indonesia, is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to drive the development of AI-powered market research. This role will focus on building simulation systems, automating research workflows, and translating research into thought leadership content, leveraging generative AI and RAG architectures. The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams to ship ML-powered tools and mentor other data scientists.
Requirements
- Master’s degree required, preferably in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, or a related quantitative field
- 5+ years of experience in data science or applied machine learning, including at least 1 year in a technical leadership role
- Deep experience in generative modeling, simulation, or behavioral data modeling
- Hands-on experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures and knowledge integration with LLMs
- Solid programming skills in Python and experience with tools like LangGraph, LangSmith, scikit-learn, PyTorch, Hugging Face
- Familiarity with both structured and unstructured data workflows
Benefits
- Mentorship opportunities
- Collaborative environment
- Opportunity to shape AI research strategy
