Remote Lead Data Scientist: AI Discovery Engine

Zazu Digital Talent; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative AI company in Scotland is looking for a Lead Data Scientist to architect and develop the modelling engine for their product discovery platform. This hands-on role involves building systems to prioritize and evaluate visibility signals, while also shaping the long-term machine learning strategy. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in search and ranking systems. The position offers a competitive package including a strong base salary, bonuses, and meaningful equity opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus package

Equity opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in search, ranking, retrieval or recommendation systems at scale.
• Hands-on experience with practical production models.
• Ability to work closely with founders and influence product direction.

Responsibilities

• Design and build systems for identifying important visibility signals.
• Develop retrieval and embedding architecture for feeding models.
• Shape long-term ML strategy and experimentation frameworks.

Skills

Search and ranking systems

LLM Modelling

Model serving

Observability

Cost and latency optimisation

Job description

An innovative AI company in Scotland is looking for a Lead Data Scientist to architect and develop the modelling engine for their product discovery platform. This hands-on role involves building systems to prioritize and evaluate visibility signals, while also shaping the long-term machine learning strategy. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in search and ranking systems. The position offers a competitive package including a strong base salary, bonuses, and meaningful equity opportunities.