Faculty · 1 month ago
Principal Data Scientist
London - Hybrid
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/StaffFaculty is a company focused on delivering responsible AI solutions to a diverse range of industries. As a Principal Data Scientist, you will lead complex projects, mentor the data science team, and drive innovative AI solutions for clients, particularly in the financial services sector.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)B2BInformation TechnologyMachine LearningSaaSSoftware
Responsibilities
Serving as a technical authority on machine learning, Generative AI, and other advanced data science methods to deliver innovative and impactful solutions
Leading the development of shared resources, frameworks, and best practices adopted across teams and the company
Contributing to the scoping and bid processes for large-scale, high-stakes projects, influencing client decisions with technical expertise
Owning a portfolio of work within a specific sector, applying expert knowledge to deliver exceptional value to clients
Leading and mentoring project teams and direct reports, ensuring the successful delivery of high-value and complex projects
Acting as a thought leader, publishing papers, and presenting at industry and scientific conferences to amplify a distinctive AI vision for our clients
Qualification
Required
Demonstrable technical ability, creativity and flexibility, evidenced by a PhD or a track record of scientific publications
Prior experience working in or for financial services clients, with standout examples where you've led the delivery of distinctive applications that have driven commercial impact
Broad knowledge across a range of machine learning techniques, including experience building Generative AI and agentic AI applications with Large Language Models
Advanced coding skills in Python and proven experience building and maintaining scalable codebases
Enjoy mentoring junior colleagues and have prior direct management experience, inspiring them to continually stretch and grow their technical skill
Highly proficient in strategic problem-solving and communicating solutions to non-technical audiences, able to select appropriate solutions and balance innovation with practical implementation
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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