Applied Scientist

NLP PEOPLE; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online fashion retailer in the United Kingdom is seeking an Applied Scientist to enhance customer experience by developing large-scale machine learning systems. The role involves working collaboratively within a team to implement impactful algorithms and conduct experiments. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in machine learning and a strong foundation in statistical methods and programming. This position offers competitive compensation and various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and bonuses

Professional development support

Generous paid leave

Flexible benefits allowance

Employee wellness support options

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience applying machine learning in production.
• Proficient in programming languages for machine learning.
• Solid grasp of statistical methods and software development practices.
• Ability to work independently and manage timelines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within a cross-functional team to develop large-scale ML systems.
• Lead implementation and scaling of algorithms with business impact.
• Design and conduct experiments to validate models.
• Promote diversity and inclusion in team culture.

Skills

Machine learning in production environments

Deep learning

Forecasting

Optimization

Recommender systems

Statistical methods

Programming languages

Software development best practices

Collaboration skills

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an Applied Scientist to join a collaborative machine learning product team focused on delivering innovative solutions that enhance the customer experience. This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale, real-world problems and contribute to impactful projects across key business areas.

The position is part of a broader Applied Science function that designs and maintains algorithms supporting various operational and customer-facing domains. These include recommendations, search, marketing, pricing, and forecasting, with the scope continuously evolving to address new challenges. The team builds machine learning models at scale, drawing on rich data sources to drive meaningful outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within a cross-functional team to develop and deploy large-scale machine learning systems.
• Lead the implementation and scaling of algorithms with measurable business impact.
• Design and conduct experiments to validate models and inform product direction.
• Stay current with developments in the field through research, reading groups, and prototype testing.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in code quality, infrastructure, and feature development.
• Participate in learning opportunities, knowledge-sharing sessions, and technical events.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in both team culture and work practices.

We believe being together in person helps us move faster, connect more deeply, and achieve more as a team. Thats why our approach to working together includes spending at least 2 days a week in the office. Its a rhythm that speeds up decision-making, helps ASOSers learn from each other more quickly, and builds the kind of culture where people can grow, create, and succeed.

Were ASOS, the online retailer for fashion lovers all around the world.

We exist to give our customers the confidence to be whoever they want to be, and that goes for our people too. At ASOS, youre free to be your true self without judgement, and channel your creativity into a platform used by millions.

But how are we showing up? Were proud members of Inclusive Companies, are Disability Confident Committed and have signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter and we placed 8th in the Inclusive Top 50 Companies Employer list.

Everyone needs some help showing up as their best self. Let our Talent team know if you need any adjustments throughout the process in whatever way works best for you.

About You

• Demonstrated experience applying machine learning in production environments.
• Depending on the team’s focus, relevant experience could include areas such as deep learning, forecasting, optimization, recommender systems, causal inference, or Bayesian methods.
• Proficiency in programming languages used in machine learning and familiarity with common frameworks.
• Solid grasp of statistical methods and software development best practices.
• Ability to work independently, manage timelines, and deliver prototypes or models aligned with business needs.
• Strong collaboration skills and comfort working across technical and non-technical roles.
• An interest in research and innovation, with any publications in reputable machine learning venues considered a plus.

BeneFITS

• Competitive compensation and performance-related bonuses
• Professional development and career growth support
• Generous paid leave, including additional personal celebration days
• Flexible benefits allowance
• Access to learning resources and internal knowledge-sharing events
• Employee perks and wellness support options

Company

ASOS careers

Qualifications

Senior (5+ years of experience)

Language requirements:

Specific requirements

Educational level

Level of experience (years)

Senior (5+ years of experience)

Tagged as: Bayesian Methods, Industry, Machine Learning, NLP, Recommendation System, United Kingdom