Data Scientist - Contract UK

Satalia (NPComplete); City Of London; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data science firm in the UK is seeking a Data Scientist to develop AI solutions and work with multimodal datasets. This role involves collaborating with product teams on marketing features and requires strong machine learning expertise, particularly in model deployment. The company offers flexible working conditions and values diversity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience in machine learning, knowledge of algorithms and principles.
• Proven track record of deploying machine learning models in production.
• Hands-on with both structured and unstructured data.
• Experience with deep learning models for either computer vision or NLP.
• Proficiency with Python programming language.
• Knowledge of Git and collaboration principles.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and leverage algorithms to solve complex client problems.
• Collaborate on advanced AI features for marketing applications.
• Analyse multi-modal datasets to extract insights for AI models.
• Develop integrated AI solutions using fine-tuned models.
• Stay updated with trends in AI research for product integration.
• Communicate challenges and solutions to non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Machine learning knowledge

Building and deploying models

Hands-on with structured and unstructured data

Deep learning for computer vision or NLP

Proficiency in Python

Knowledge of Git

Strong communication skills

Job description

Data Scientist - Contract

Role Type: Contract

Remote: UK

Start Date: ASAP

Life at Satalia

As an organisation, we push the boundaries of data science, optimisation and artificial intelligence to solve the most complex problems in the industry. Satalia is a community of individuals devoted to working on diverse and challenging projects, allowing you to flex your technical skills whilst working with a tight-knit team of high performing colleagues.

Led by our founder and WPP Chief AI Officer Daniel Hulme, Satalia’s ambition is to become a decentralised organisation of the future. Today, this involves developing tools and processes to liberate and automate manual repetitive tasks, with a focus on freedom, transparency and trust. At the core of our thinking is an approach to wellbeing and inclusivity. We unpack human behaviour and unpick prejudice to ensure a safe and inviting environment. We offer truly flexible working and allow our employees to find the working practice that makes them most productive. At Satalia, your opinion matters and your achievements are celebrated.

The Role

We are investing massively in developing next-generation AI tools for multimodal datasets and a wide range of applications. We are building large scale, enterprise grade solutions and serving these innovations to our clients and WPP agency partners.

As a member of our data science team, you will work alongside world-class talent in an environment that not only fosters innovation but also personal and professional growth. You will be at the forefront of AI, leveraging multimodal datasets to build groundbreaking solutions over a multi-year roadmap. Your contributions will directly shape cutting-edge AI products and services that make a tangible impact for FTSE 100 clients.

It is a great time to be joining as the industry transforms itself in what we believe is a generational moment for technology and AI.

We are hiring across all experience levels in data science, from entry-level to seasoned professionals, and offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience and skills.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and leverage state-of-the-art algorithms and libraries to solve complex problems for our clients.
• Collaborate with Satalia and WPP Product teams on advanced AI features for marketing applications
• Analyse large multi-modal datasets to extract insights and features that can be used by downstream AI models.
• Develop integrated AI solutions by combining fine-tuned LLMs, machine learning models, and custom algorithms to address complex marketing challenges.
• Stay abreast of the latest trends in AI research and integrate them into our products and services
• Communicate technical challenges and solutions to non-technical stakeholders and team members.

Minimum Qualifications / Skills

• Experience in machine learning, with a strong knowledge of algorithms and principles.
• Proven track record of building and deploying machine learning models into production.
• Hands-on experience with both structured and unstructured data.
• Experience with deep learning models for either computer vision or natural language processing.
• Proficiency with the Python programming language.
• Knowledge of Git and collaboration principles.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of our wider community. Please let us know at any time if you require reasonable adjustments to your interview process and feel free to let us know the pronouns you use.

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Good luck!