Senior data scientist

BP PLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Parental leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

BP plc in London is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join a cross-functional team. You will build scalable data science products, apply forecasting and optimization methods, and collaborate with data engineers and software engineers.

You will design experiments, mentor others, present results to senior management, and help improve developer velocity. A strong background in statistics, ML, SQL, and programming (Python/Java/C++) is essential, with 5+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in a quantitative field.
• 5+ years designing and productionizing data science products.
• Strong knowledge of statistics and ML fundamentals.
• Experience with Python/Go/Java/C++ and advanced SQL.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable, reusable data science products with ML algorithms.
• Apply forecasting and optimization methods for energy/commodity contexts.
• Collaborate with data engineers and software engineers; present results.

Skills

Forecasting

Statistical ML

Experimentation

SQL

Python

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Data analysis

Education

MSc or PhD in quantitative field

Tools

Python

Go

Java

C++

SQL

Job description

## Senior data scientistApply: This position is a hybrid of office/remote working: United Kingdom - London: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 13, 2026 (13 days left to apply): RQ115892**Entity:**Technology**Job Family Group:**IT&S Group**Job Description:**## Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner!We’re looking for a new Senior Data Scientist to join our team.## Responsibilities* Part of a cross-disciplinary team, working closely with other data scientists, data engineers software engineers, data managers and business partners.* Build scalable, re-usable, impactful data science products, usually containing statistical or machine learning algorithms, in collaboration with data engineers and software engineers.* Deep knowledge of forecasting and optimization methods and algorithms is a must for e.g. industry and production experience with - Linear, Logistic, Lasso, Ridge, GAM and other ML algorithms.* Reasonable understanding of Financial, energy or commodity markets would be essential for performing the role.* Using Claude or general GEN AI Tools and understanding how to work with LLMs to deliver analysis or engineer AI products is a must* Carry out data analyses to yield actionable business insights.* Adhere to and advocate for data science procedures (e.g. technical design, technical design review, unit testing, monitoring & alerting, checking in code, code review, documentation).* Present results to peers and senior management.* Actively contribute to improve developer velocity.* Mentor others.## QualificationsEssential* MSc or PhD degree in a quantitative field.* Hands-on experience (typically 5+ years) designing, planning, prototyping, productionizing, maintaining and documenting reliable and scalable data science products in complex environments.* Applied knowledge of data science tools and approaches across all data lifecycle stages.* Thorough understanding of underlying mathematical foundations of statistics and machine learning.* Development experience in one or more object-oriented programming languages (e.g. Python, Go, Java, C++)* Advanced SQL knowledge.* Knowledge of experimental design and analysis.* Customer-centric and pragmatic attitude. Focus on value delivery and swift execution, while maintaining attention to detail.* Strong partner management and ability to lead large organizations through influence.* Continuous learning and improvement perspective.## Desired* Experience with big data technologies (e.g. Hadoop, Hive, and Spark) is a plus.* No prior experience in the energy industry required. **Why join us?****At bp, we support our people to grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity.****There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, excellent retirement benefits, among others!****We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.****Reinvent your career as you help our business meet the challenges of the future. Apply now!****Travel Requirement**Negligible travel should be expected with this role**Relocation Assistance:**This role is not eligible for relocation**Remote Type:**This position is a hybrid of office/remote working**Skills:**Cloud Platforms, Cloud Platforms, Collaboration, Communication, Configuration management and release, Continuous deployment and release, Creating a high performing team, Database Design, Digital Project Management, Documentation and knowledge sharing, Emerging technology monitoring, Facilitation, Information Security, Mentoring, Metrics definition and instrumentation, NoSql data modelling, Problem Solving, Relational Data Modeling, Risk Management, Scripting, Secure development, Service operations and resiliency, Software Design and Development, Solution Architecture, Source control and code management {+ 5 more}.