Data science, as a domain and job skill, continue to thrive although the focus is more on whether AI will take aways data science jobs or not. Research shows otherwise; AI is not going to take away data scientist jobs in India, rather it will level up how data scientists functions across various domains. A data scientist must be well-versed with AI tools to handle new-age problems and grow with AI-first companies. This stands uniformly true everywhere, especially in Hyderabad, one of India’s fastest growing tech space.
Hyderabad is no longer just catching up with Bengaluru. It is pulling ahead. For instance, Tredence, an Data and AI solutions company, has recently announced an additional 1,800 data science jobs in Hyderabad by 2028 (with 700 roles to be added by 2026 alone).
The city now hosts over 350 Global Capability Centres (GCCs). It overtook Bengaluru in new greenfield GCC setups during 2025 and early 2026. Over 300,000 tech professionals work across these centres today. For you, this translates into a fast-expanding pool of data scientist roles.
At the time of writing, job portals list 500+ active data scientist openings in Hyderabad. While entry-level roles start at 5.5 to 9 LPA, mid-level positions pay 10 to 18 LPA, and senior data scientists at top MNCs earn 28 LPA and above.
This article breaks down everything you need to evaluate data scientist jobs in Hyderabad. You will learn which sectors are hiring, what skills they expect, how salaries compare against other Indian cities, and how to build the right foundation to get hired. Whether you are a fresh graduate, an IT professional looking to upskill, or someone switching careers entirely, this article maps a realistic path forward.
Why Hyderabad Is a Top Destination for Data Scientist Jobs
Hyderabad’s data science job market did not grow by accident. A combination of corporate expansion, government policy, and infrastructure investment created the conditions you see today.
The GCC Boom
Global Capability Centres are the single biggest driver of data science hiring in Hyderabad. The city houses 350 to 400+ GCCs, accounting for roughly 20% of India’s total. In 2024 alone, GCC office leasing in Hyderabad reached 5.3 million square feet.
Recent entrants include LPL Financial, Vanguard (hiring 23,000 engineers for AI and data roles), Eli Lilly (expected to add 1,500 jobs), and MetLife (2,000+ roles in financial services). These are not back-office operations. These centres will handle global product development, AI/ML engineering, and data platform innovation.
Government-Backed Ecosystem
The Telangana government has made deliberate bets on tech infrastructure with T-Hub 2.0 being the world’s largest startup incubator, supporting over 1,000 startups. In 2025, the government partnered with Google to launch an AI Accelerator in the city while simultaneously planning for a 200-acre AI City that is underway.