Principal Data Scientist - ML-Driven Product Leader

Autotrader; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shares in company

Hybrid/remote work in the UK

Private medical cover

Pension scheme

28 days holiday

New-starter induction

Job summary

Autotrader is seeking a Principal Data Scientist to drive their transformation into a data science–driven organisation. You will direct Data Science, lead cross-functional squads, and shape ML-centric data products with engineers and analysts.

The role emphasizes developing and applying ML frameworks within a modern analytics platform. You will contribute to governance, set analytical standards, and mentor the analytics community while working within a hybrid model that blends in-office

Qualifications

• Lead cross-functional data science projects with strategic impact.
• Balance rigour and practicality in scientific outputs.
• Elevate the technical capability of the data science discipline.

Responsibilities

• Direct the direction of Data Science at Autotrader.
• Orchestrate projects and coordinate with Data Analysts and Software Engineers.
• Develop ML-centric data products and solutions.

Skills

Lead cross-functional teams

Strategic thinking

Data science leadership

Mentoring and coaching

Problem solving

Tools

Python

Spark

SQL

MLflow

Job description

Autotrader is seeking a Principal Data Scientist to drive their transformation into a data science–driven organisation. You will direct Data Science, lead cross-functional squads, and shape ML-centric data products with engineers and analysts.

The role emphasizes developing and applying ML frameworks within a modern analytics platform. You will contribute to governance, set analytical standards, and mentor the analytics community while working within a hybrid model that blends in-office