Data Scientist — IDinsight

About this Data Scientist role at IDinsight

IDinsight, a leading non-profit focused on social impact analytics, is hiring Data Scientists in Delhi to drive evidence-based decision-making for development organizations across India and Africa. This is a permanent role perfect for mid-level data scientists ready to apply machine learning to real-world challenges — combining technical rigor with meaningful social impact, a unique positioning in India's data science job market.

What you'll do

• Build and deploy machine learning models to analyze social impact data and inform organizational strategy
• Conduct statistical analysis on complex datasets to uncover insights for development programs
• Write production-quality Python code for data pipelines, model training, and evaluation
• Work with SQL to query, clean, and prepare large datasets for analysis
• Create data visualizations and dashboards that communicate findings to non-technical stakeholders
• Collaborate with program teams to translate business questions into analytical problems

Who should apply

You need at least 3+ years of professional data science or analytics experience. This is a mid-level Data Scientist role, so you should be comfortable moving from exploration to production-ready code, and have shipped at least one or two machine learning models in a real organization. Domain expertise in development/non-profit work is a plus but not required — IDinsight trains you on their problem space.

Salary & offer in context

IDinsight offers ₹15–30 LPA (₹1,25,000–₹2,50,000 per month), placing this role in the solid mid-tier for Data Scientist salary in India. For context, mid-level data scientists in private sector AI/ML roles typically earn ₹12–28 LPA depending on city and company; IDinsight's range reflects competitive private-direct positioning with social-impact premium.

Path to apply

This is a direct online application through IDinsight's careers portal — no exam, no intermediary. Simply apply through their website with your resume, portfolio (Kaggle notebooks, GitHub projects help), and a cover letter explaining why social impact work excites you. The application deadline is 9 June 2026, so apply soon if this role calls to you.