Senior Data Scientist

Burns Sheehan; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI innovation company is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join their remote-first team. This role focuses on prototyping applications using generative AI and conducting experiments across the full data science lifecycle. Candidates should have robust experience in machine learning and thrive in fast-paced environments. Enjoy flexibility while working on cutting-edge technologies and influencing product direction. Join a collaborative team that values creativity and learning while occasionally collaborating in London.

Benefits

Remote-first flexibility

Creative and collaborative team environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Strong experience with machine learning and generative AI/LLM development.
• Experience in startup, scaleup, or high-growth environments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and context switch easily.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on work across the full data science lifecycle.
• Prototyping generative AI applications and scalable tools.
• Designing and running experiments to validate new ideas.

Skills

Machine Learning

Generative AI/LLM development

Rapid experimentation

Prototyping

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication with technical and non-technical audiences

Job description

Senior Data Scientist

📍 Remote (UK) | Occasional Travel to London | Full‑time

💰 Salary: up to £95,000

We're working with a business that are building an AI‑powered platform that helps brands activate their happiest customers through intelligent referral journeys, reward automation, and predictive modelling. As we expand our generative AI and experimentation capabilities, we're hiring a full‑stack Senior Data Scientist who loves solving ambiguous problems, prototyping fast, and turning data into meaningful product experiences.

What You'll Work On

In this role, you'll be hands‑on across the full data science lifecycle—from idea to prototype to production. If you enjoy wearing multiple hats and working in fast‑moving, high‑growth environments, you'll thrive here.

You’ll work on projects such as:

• Prototyping generative AI applications and scalable LLM‑powered tools
• Designing and running experiments and A/B tests to validate new ideas
• Conducting consumer behaviour and segmentation research
• Developing causal models to understand the drivers of customer advocacy and business growth
• Building "imperfect," rapid prototypes to explore product‑market fit

This is a Senior IC role—ideal for someone who wants to stay hands‑on and move fast.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a generalist, not a narrow specialist—someone comfortable with modelling, experimentation, prototyping, and cross‑functional collaboration.

You're a great fit if you:

• Have strong experience with ML and generative AI/LLM development
• Love rapid experimentation and hypothesis‑driven prototyping
• Are comfortable operating in uncertainty and evolving problem spaces
• Have startup, scaleup, or high‑growth experience
• Can manage multiple projects and context‑switch easily
• Communicate clearly with both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Bring an entrepreneurial mindset and enjoy turning data into product value

Nice to have

• E‑commerce or consumer behaviour experience (e.g., rapid growth environments)
• Familiarity with GANs, VAEs, causal inference, or rapid prototyping frameworks
• Non‑linear or multidisciplinary career paths

Why Join

• Work on cutting‑edge AI innovation: LLMs, generative AI, behavioural modelling, causal inference
• Shape new product capabilities in a fast‑growing category
• Move quickly, experiment often, and influence product direction
• Join a curious, collaborative team that values creativity and learning
• Remote‑first flexibility, with occasional in‑person collaboration in London

Interview Process

1. Initial Conversation (45‑60 mins)
2. Take‑home Technical Exercise + Presentation
3. Final Interview with Leadership (45 mins)

Burns Sheehan Ltd will consider applications based only on skills and ability and will not discriminate on any grounds.