Principal Data scientist

Hunch is a dating app that helps you land a date without swiping like a junkie. Designed for people tired of mindless swiping and commodified matchmaking, Hunch leverages a powerful AI-engine to help users find meaningful connections by focusing on personality over just looks. With 2M+ downloads and a 4.4-star rating, Hunch is going viral in the US by challenging the swipe-left/right norm of traditional apps. Hunch is a Series A funded ($23 Million) startup building the future of social discovery in a post-AI world.

Link to our fundraising announcement

Key offerings of Hunch:

• Swipe Less, Vibe More: Curated profiles, cutting the clutter of endless swiping.
• Personality Matters: Opinion-based, belief-based, and thought-based compatibility rather than just focusing on looks.
• Every Match, Verified: No bots, no catfishing—just real, trustworthy connections
• Match Scores: Our AI shows compatibility percentages, helping users identify their “100% vibe match.”

We are looking for a Principal Data Scientist with

• Strong foundations in machine learning theory and mathematics.
• Experience in designing and implementing end-to-end machine learning solutions across various domains (e.g., computer vision, NLP, Recommender System etc.).
• Hands-on experience with deep learning frameworks (preferably PyTorch) and traditional ML models.
• Proven ability to translate business problems into data problems and deliver effective solutions.
• Expertise in structuring clean, maintainable code following SOLID principles.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to lead and mentor junior data scientists.

• Design and implement end-to-end machine learning solutions, collaborating with Backend Engineers, Data Engineers, and MLOps.
• Research and apply machine learning algorithms to solve diverse, real-world problems.
• Conduct extensive data analysis to understand patterns and behaviors, ensuring effective model design and feature selection.
• Design and execute A/B testing experiments to test different algorithms and strategies, analyze performance metrics, and iterate on models based on results
• Lead junior data scientists

• Bachelors in engineering or science 
• Proven continual experience of 6+ years in designing, implementing, and deploying solutions for real-world applications
• Strong programming skills in Python and SQL with experience in relevant libraries (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, etc.).
• Solid understanding of machine learning concepts and methods and Mathematics behind them
• Experience working on deep learning projects in either computer vision or NLP, with a preference for PyTorch.
• Theoretical knowledge of computer vision and NLP concepts and techniques.

• Demonstrable experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) and proficiency in utilizing the Hugging Face Transformers library
• Experience working on recommender systems, particularly in large-scale applications.
• Contributions to publications, research, or open-source projects.

• Competitive financial rewards + annual PLI (Performance Linked Incentives).
• Meritocracy-driven, candid, and diverse culture.
• Employee benefits like Medical Insurance
• One annual all expenses paid by company trip for all employees to bond
• Although we work from our office in New Delhi, we are flexible in our style and approach

• Work Culture: At Hunch we take our work seriously but don’t take ourselves too seriously. Everyone is encouraged to think as owners and not renters, and we prefer to let builders build, empowering people to pursue independent ideas.
• Impact: Your work will shape the future of social engagement and connect people around the world.
• Collaboration: Join a diverse team of creative minds and be part of a supportive community.
• Growth: We invest in your development and provide opportunities for continuous learning.
• Backed by Global Investors: Hunch is a Series A funded startup, backed by Hashed, AlphaWave, Brevan Howard and Polygon Studios
• Experienced Leadership: Hunch is founded by a trio of industry veterans - Ish Goel (CEO), Nitika Goel (CTO), and Kartic Rakhra (CMO) - serial entrepreneurs with the last exit from Nexus Mutual, a web3 consumer-tech startup.