Scientist

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative tech start-up is seeking a motivated ML Scientist to develop autonomous systems for public transport networks. Join a collaborative team focused on simulation technology and machine learning, and help shape the future of the company during a critical product development phase.

Benefits

Competitive salary + generous benefits package

In-house and external training opportunities

Healthy work-life balance

Collaborative, creative work environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in data science or operations research.
• Strong mathematical skills for statistical and computational modelling.
• Proficient in Python and its scientific stack.

Responsibilities

• Developing prediction, simulation and optimisation-based software products.
• Driving technology choices based on client needs and industry trends.
• Responsible for software development, integration, and deployment.

Skills

Python

Data Science

Machine Learning

Statistical Modelling

Operations Research

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Tools

Java

SQL

GCP

Job description

Job DescriptionLocation: Hybrid / Central London

Unique opportunity for a motivated simulation & optimisation specialist to join a rapidly growing and diverse tech start-up. They combine distributed computing, simulation technology and machine learning to develop an autonomous system that's being adopted by some of the biggest public transport networks in Europe. Now looking for a creative ML Scientist to help roll out this system to more clients.

This a central role in a very exciting and ambitious product development phase where you will be building prediction, simulation and optimisation-based software products. You'll have the opportunity to drive the choice of technologies used, transforming applications and experimenting with the best new tools for the job based on client needs and industry trends. You will share responsibility for software development, integration and deployment.

You'll join a team of urban modelling experts, software engineers and data scientists, driven by a shared desire to improve the world around them, to bring something impactful and unique to market and to create a rewarding, fun, working environment.

Requirements

• 3+ years' professional experience in data science, machine learning and/or operations research, including experience working on simulation and/or optimisation products
• Proficiency in Python and its scientific stack
• Mathematical approach: able to understand & develop complex statistical and computational modelling techniques
• Bachelor's degree in a quant field (maths, physics, statistics, computer science, data science, machine learning, operations research, etc.)

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Java, particularly in the context of simulation, or keen to learn
• Knowledge of database concepts and SQL, or keen to learn
• Experience using cloud computing resources; GCP would be ideal

Benefits

• Great opportunity to be part of a collaborative, creative environment where you work truly has a direct impact
• Competitive salary + generous benefits package
• Join an early-stage start-up at this exciting and critical time when you can help shape the future of the company
• In-house and external training opportunities and genuine career development; healthy work-life balance with remote-friendly workplace

Whilst we carefully review all applications, to all jobs, due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not possible to respond to those who have not been successful.

Contact
If you think you are a strong candidate for the role and would like further info, please contact:

Tom Brown
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linkedin.com/in/thomas-brown-196a29103