Principal Data Scientist

Faculty AI; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI consulting firm in Greater London is seeking a Principal Data Scientist who will serve as a technical leader guiding the delivery of complex AI projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in machine learning and generative AI, substantial experience in financial services, and advanced Python skills. Join this innovative company to shape the future of applied AI and contribute to impactful solutions that drive client success.

Benefits

Unlimited Annual Leave

Private healthcare and dental

Enhanced parental leave

Family-Friendly Flexibility

Sanctus Coaching

Qualifications

• Demonstrable technical ability and significant experience in applied AI.
• Prior experience working in financial services and leading impactful projects.
• Advanced coding skills in Python with proven ability to maintain scalable codebases.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical authority on machine learning and generative AI.
• Lead the development of frameworks and best practices for teams.
• Own and deliver complex projects, providing exceptional value to clients.

Skills

Machine Learning

Python

Data Science

AI

Natural Language Processing

Education

PhD in a related field

Job description

Why Faculty

We established Faculty in 2014 because we thought that AI would be the most important technology of our time. Since then weve worked with over 350 global customers to transform their performance through human-centric AI. You can read about our real-world impact here.

We dont chase hype cycles. We innovate build and deploy responsible AI which moves the needle - and we know a thing or two about doing it well. We bring an unparalleled depth of technical product and delivery expertise to our clients who span government finance retail energy life sciences and defence.

Our business and reputation is growing fast and were always on the lookout for individuals who share our intellectual curiosity and desire to build a positive legacy through technology.

AI is an epoch-defining technology join a company where youll be empowered to envision its most powerful applications and to make them happen.

About the team

In our Professional and Financial Services Business unit we bring everything we have learned in more than a decade of Applied AI and use it to help our clients navigate a rapidly changing landscape.

We develop and embed AI solutions which help firms become more efficient enhance customer experience and find the commercial upside in uncertain markets. Within the constraints of a highly regulated industry we see so much opportunity for meaningful innovation and are proud to set the gold-standard for marrying technical excellence with safe deployment.

About the role

As a Principal Data Scientist at Faculty you will serve as a technical leader and domain expert who owns and drives the delivery of the most technically complex high-impact projects and programmes for our most important clients. You also will set the technical direction for the data science team mentor and develop them so our data scientists remain best in class.

This position focuses on deep individual contribution and technical excellence influencing the broader data science community at Faculty.

What you’ll be doing

• 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

Who we’re looking for

• You bring demonstrable technical ability creativity and flexibility from your extensive experience (in academia industry or both) as thought leader in this space


• Youll have prior experience working in or for financial services clients with standout examples where youve led the delivery of distinctive applications that have driven commercial impact


• You bring broad knowledge across a range of machine learning techniques including experience building Generative AI and agentic AI applications with Large Language Models


• You have advanced coding skills in Python and proven experience building and maintaining scalable codebases.


• You enjoy mentoring junior colleagues and have prior direct management experience inspiring them to continually stretch and grow their technical skill.


• You are highly proficient in strategic problem-solving and communicating solutions to non-technical audiences able to select appropriate solutions and balance innovation with practical implementation.

The Interview Process

• Talent Team Screen (30 minutes)


• Introduction to Business Unit Director (30 minutes)


• Technical Interview (90 minutes)


• Commercial & Principles Interview (90 minutes)

Our Recruitment Ethos

We aim to grow the best team - not the most similar one. We know that diversity of individuals fosters diversity of thought and that strengthens our principle of seeking truth. And we know from experience that diverse teams deliver better work relevant to the world in which we live. Were united by a deep intellectual curiosity and desire to use our abilities for measurable positive impact. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds ethnicities genders religions and sexual orientations.

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)

If you dont feel you meet all the requirements but are excited by the role and know you bring some key strengths please do apply or reach out to our Talent Acquisition team for a confidential chat - Please know we are open to conversations about part-time roles or condensed hours.

Required Experience

Staff IC

Key Skills

• Machine Learning


• Python


• Data Science


• AI


• R


• Research Experience


• Sensors


• Drug Discovery


• Research & Development


• Natural Language Processing


• Data Analysis Skills


• Toxicology Experience

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1