Research Data Scientist - Machine Learning in London

Energy Jobline ZR; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI company based in London seeks a Principal Data Scientist to build and scale machine learning systems for logistics. The ideal candidate has a Master's or PhD in a relevant field, 5+ years of experience, and strong Python skills. This role involves end-to-end project management and partnership with engineering teams. Competitive salary up to £120,000 per annum offered for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience developing and deploying ML models in production environments.
• Confident in using frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Hugging Face.
• Curious, proactive, and excited to work in a fast-moving AI environment.

Responsibilities

• Build, deploy, and scale machine learning systems for operational performance.
• Lead projects from data design and modelling to deployment and monitoring.
• Partner with engineers to design scalable ML pipelines and APIs.

Skills

Strong Python skills

Experience with PyTorch

Experience with TensorFlow

Cloud environments (AWS)

Knowledge in computer vision

Experience in optimisation

Education

Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Science, or AI

Tools

SageMaker

Docker

Job description

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Job Description

Principal Data Scientist Logistics AI Company (Up to £120,000 per annum)

London (4 days per week in office)

La Fosse has partnered with an ambitious AI company transforming how businesses in the logistics sector operate. La Fosse is supporting this rapidly expanding AI business in preparing for an international launch; we’re now looking for a Senior and Principal Data Scientist.

Build, deploy, and scale machine learning systems that forecast demand, optimise staffing, and improve operational performance across thousands of venues.

Lead projects end-to-end, from data design and modelling through to validation, deployment, and monitoring.

Develop AI systems across areas such as computer vision, forecasting, optimisation, and emerging generative or agentic models.

Partner with engineers to design scalable ML pipelines, APIs, and real-time infrastructure.

Qualifications & Experience

• Background in Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Science, or AI (Master’s or PhD).
• ~5+ years’ experience developing and deploying ML models in production environments.
• Strong Python skills, with experience in frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Hugging Face.
• Confident working in AWS or similar cloud environments (SageMaker, Lambda, Docker, etc.).
• Experienced in (or eager to explore) areas such as forecasting, optimisation, reinforcement learning, generative AI, or computer vision.
• Curious, proactive, and excited to work in a fast-moving environment where AI drives everything we do.

Ready to build AI that transforms how real-world operations run? Apply now and help shape the future of intelligent logistics.

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