Lead ML Scientist, Sports Data & AI

Stats Perform; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports technology company in the UK is searching for a talented Data Scientist to innovate and implement machine learning techniques for sports data across various sports. The ideal candidate should have a Master's or PhD in a related field, at least 3 years of experience, and proficiency in Python, SQL, and ML/AI frameworks. Strong communication skills are essential for collaborating with technical and business teams. The role is based in Westminster and offers challenging projects in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive benefits and inclusion initiatives

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working as a data scientist or similar role.
• Experience deploying models in cloud environments and integrating them in end-to-end pipelines.
• Fluency in English; excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop innovative machine learning techniques for sports data.
• Productize models alongside engineers and product teams.
• Identify new AI solutions for emerging problems and create project roadmaps.

Skills

Machine learning techniques

Python proficiency

SQL experience

ML/AI packages (TensorFlow, PyTorch)

Statistical techniques (GLM, GAMs)

Neural network architecture design

Cloud deployment (AWS/Google Cloud)

Excellent communication skills

Education

Master's or PhD in data science or related STEM fields

Job description

A leading sports technology company in the UK is searching for a talented Data Scientist to innovate and implement machine learning techniques for sports data across various sports. The ideal candidate should have a Master's or PhD in a related field, at least 3 years of experience, and proficiency in Python, SQL, and ML/AI frameworks. Strong communication skills are essential for collaborating with technical and business teams. The role is based in Westminster and offers challenging projects in a dynamic environment.