Lead Data Scientist with PyTorch

We're looking for a Lead Data Scientist skilled in PyTorch to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of Geoscientists, Geophysicists, Data Scientists, and Machine Learning Engineers. The role involves translating technical and business requirements into reliable, high-impact deep learning solutions for seismic data, while also enhancing existing seismic ML tools and uncovering new business applications.

Responsibilities

• Build and apply deep learning models (U-Nets, CNNs, and related architectures) to denoise and structurally interpret 2D and 3D seismic data
• Enhance the accuracy, robustness, and performance of current seismic ML tools through retraining, architecture improvements, and hyperparameter optimization
• Create models for structural interpretation needs, including fault detection, horizon tracking, and seismic facies classification
• Collaborate with Geoscientists and Geophysicists to validate outputs against expert interpretations and well data, incorporating their input into model refinements
• Spot, assess, and recommend new business opportunities where computer vision and deep learning could benefit exploration and production workflows
• Keep pace with advances in computer vision and seismic ML research, evaluating new techniques for real-world application
• Maintain sound engineering standards for reproducible experiments, model versioning, and production deployment

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years in comparable roles (ML Engineer, Data Scientist, or Geophysicist with strong ML expertise), with practical experience applying deep learning to real-world image or volumetric datasets
• Solid grasp of Computer Vision concepts, such as image segmentation, denoising, feature extraction, and convolutional architectures
• Strong command of PyTorch for constructing, training, and assessing deep learning models
• Deep knowledge of U-Net, CNN, and similar architectures applied to 2D and 3D seismic datasets
• Experience within the Upstream Oil & Gas sector, collaborating with Geoscience teams and seismic datasets
• Familiarity with seismic data fundamentals, including acquisition and processing principles, seismic attributes, noise characteristics, and structural elements like faults and horizons
• Excellent Python programming abilities

Nice to have

• Exposure to transformer-based or self-supervised learning models for vision or seismic applications
• Knowledge of MLOps platforms (such as MLflow), Docker, and cloud-based AI services (Azure, AWS, or GCP)

Benefits

We connect like-minded people:

• Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
• Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year

We invest in your growth:

• Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
• Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
• Free English classes with certified teachers

We cover it all:

• Comprehensive medical & family care package
• Seven trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
• Discounts from 800+ partners (sports activities, restaurants, stores and services)

We connect like-minded people

• Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
• Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home
• Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
• Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
• Corporate and social events

We invest in your growth

• Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
• Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
• Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
• Free English classes with certified teachers

We cover it all

• Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
• Comprehensive medical & family care package
• Five trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
• Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)

We connect like-minded people:

• Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
• Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home
• Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
• Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
• Corporate and social events

We invest in your growth:

• Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
• Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
• Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
• Free English classes with certified teachers
• Discounts in local language schools, including online courses for the Kazakh language

We cover it all:

• Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
• Medical & family care package
• Six trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
• Coverage of psychology sessions of your choice
• Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)
• Housing support program: preferential mortgage access via Otbasy Bank partnership

We connect like-minded people:

• Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
• Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home
• Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
• Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
• Corporate and social events

We invest in your growth:

• Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
• Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
• Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
• Free English classes with certified teachers

We cover it all:

• Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
• Medical & family care package
• Six trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
• Coverage of psychology sessions of your choice
• Discounts for fitness clubs and sports programs
• Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)

We connect like-minded people:

• Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
• Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home
• Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
• Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
• Corporate and social events

We invest in your growth:

• Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
• Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
• Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
• Free English classes with certified teachers

• Discounts in local language schools, including offline courses for the Uzbek language

We cover it all:

• Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
• Medical & family care package
• Four trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
• Discounts for fitness clubs, dance schools and sports programs
• Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)