Principal AI & Data Science Lead – London

iO Sphere; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly expanding technology company based in London is seeking an experienced Principal Data Scientist to lead its data science team and oversee the AI product lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in machine learning and statistical modeling, proficiency in Python and SQL, and excellent communication skills. This role involves leading product development from concept through implementation, advocating best practices in data science, and representing the company at industry events. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered with a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Proven experience building production-grade AI systems.
• Ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations and ethics in AI.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Data Science team with technical mentorship.
• Own end-to-end AI product development from data extraction to monitoring.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for data-driven solutions.
• Drive best practices in data science and AI.
• Represent the company at industry events.

Skills

Machine learning

Statistical modeling

Python programming

SQL proficiency

Team leadership

Communication skills

Tools

Scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

A rapidly expanding technology company based in London is seeking an experienced Principal Data Scientist to lead its data science team and oversee the AI product lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in machine learning and statistical modeling, proficiency in Python and SQL, and excellent communication skills. This role involves leading product development from concept through implementation, advocating best practices in data science, and representing the company at industry events. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered with a hybrid working model.