Faculty · 2 months ago
Senior Data Scientist
London - Hybrid
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior LevelFaculty is a company established in 2014 focused on transforming performance through human-centric AI. The Senior Data Scientist role involves leading high-impact AI projects, defining data science approaches, mentoring junior colleagues, and building strong client relationships.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)B2BInformation TechnologyMachine LearningSaaSSoftware
Responsibilities
Leading project teams that deliver bespoke algorithms and high-stakes AI solutions to clients across the sector
Conceiving the core data science approach and designing the associated robust software architecture for new engagements
Mentoring a small number of data scientists and supporting the professional growth of technical team members on projects
Partnering with commercial teams to build client relationships and shape project scope for technical feasibility
Contributing to Faculty’s thought leadership and reputation through delivering courses, public speaking, or open-source projects
Ensuring best practices are followed throughout the project lifecycle to guarantee high-quality, impactful delivery
Qualification
Required
You possess senior experience in a professional data science position or a quantitative academic field
You demonstrate strong programming skills, with the ability to be a fluent Python programmer, using core libraries (NumPy, Pandas) and a deep-learning framework (e.g., PyTorch)
You have a deep expertise in core data science paradigms (supervised/unsupervised, NLP, validation), demonstrating a proficiency across the standard data science toolkit, including the ability to develop new, innovative algorithms
You bring a leadership mindset, focused on growing the technical capabilities of the team and nurturing a collaborative culture
You exhibit commercial awareness, with experience in client-facing work and the ability to translate business problems into a rigorous mathematical framework
You are skilled in project planning, assessing technical feasibility, estimating delivery timelines, and leading a team to deliver high-quality work on a strict schedule
Benefits
Unlimited Annual Leave Policy
Private healthcare and dental
Enhanced parental leave
Family-Friendly Flexibility & Flexible working
Sanctus Coaching
Hybrid Working (2 days in our Old Street office, London)
Company
Faculty
Faculty is one of Europe’s leading artificial intelligence companies. Our guiding mission has been to bring the benefits of AI to everyone.
Founded in 2014
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$52.81MKey Investors
Future FiftyApax DigitalMercuri
2026-01-06Acquired
2022-09-22Non Equity Assistance
2021-05-24Series A· $42.47M
Leadership Team
Marc Warner
CEO
Angie Ma
Co-Founder
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