Data Scientist

United States Digital Space LLC; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Annual Leave Policy

Private healthcare and dental

Enhanced parental leave

Family-Friendly Flexibility & Flexible

Sanctus Coaching

Hybrid Working

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is building human-centered AI for clients across government, finance, and defence. As a Data Scientist in our Defence team, you will craft practical, measurable AI solutions and work closely with clients and cross-functional teams to define scope and ensure feasible delivery.

You’ll design bespoke algorithms and scalable software, drive technical feasibility, and set high standards for code quality.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data science or quantitative research.
• Strong Python programming with NumPy/Pandas.
• Experience with deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow/PyTorch).
• Solid knowledge of supervised/unsupervised learning, time-series, NLP.
• Scientific mindset translating business problems into mathematics.
• Excellent communication for technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Map end-to-end data science approach and design software architecture for projects.
• Drive technical scoping and feasibility assessment of new projects.
• Build client relationships by acting as a technical advisor.
• Deliver bespoke algorithms and scalable software for high-stakes decisions.
• Set the technical bar for the project team and ensure code quality.
• Contribute to thought leadership via teaching, public speaking, or open-source.

Skills

Python

NumPy

Pandas

TensorFlow

PyTorch

NLP

Time-series

Model validation

Communication

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

NumPy

Pandas

Job description

Why the company?

We established the company in 2014 because we thought that AI would be the most important technology of our time. Since then, we’ve worked with over 350 global customers to transform their performance through human-centric AI. You can read about our real-world impact here.

We don’t chase hype cycles. We innovate, build and deploy responsible AI which moves the needle - and we know a thing or two about doing it well. We bring an unparalleled depth of technical, product and delivery expertise to our clients who span government, finance, retail, energy, life sciences and defence.

Our business, and reputation, is growing fast and we’re always on the lookout for individuals who share our intellectual curiosity and desire to build a positive legacy through technology.

AI is an epoch-defining technology, join a company where you’ll be empowered to envision its most powerful applications, and to make them happen.

About the team

Our Defence team is focused on building and embedding human-centered AI solutions which give our nation a competitive edge in the defence sector. We collaborate with our clients to bring ethical, reliable and cutting-edge AI to high-stakes situations and maintain the balance of global powers essential to our liberty.

Because of the nature of the work we do with our Defence clients, you will need to be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC) and willing to work between 2 to 4 days per week on-site with these customers which may require travel to locations throughout the UK.

When not required on client sites, you’ll have the flexibility to work from our London office or remotely from elsewhere within the UK.

About the role:

As a Data Scientist, you will work closely with clients and cross functional teams to define project scope, ensure technical feasibility, and drive delivery excellence.

You’ll design and deliver bespoke data science solutions, shaping the technical direction of high-impact projects and solidifying our reputation as a leader in practical, measurable AI.

What you'll be doing

• Mapping the end-to-end data science approach and designing the associated software architecture for projects
• Driving the technical scoping and feasibility assessment of new projects
• Building strong client relationships by acting as a technical advisor and shaping the direction of current and future engagements
• Delivering bespoke algorithms and scalable software solutions that adhere to best practices for high-stakes decision-making
• Setting the technical bar for the project team, ensuring the highest standards of code, rigour, and delivery quality (IC leadership)
• Contributing to the company's thought leadership and reputation through teaching, public speaking, or open-source projects

Who we're looking for:

• You have proven experience in a professional data science or quantitative academic role, underpinned by high mathematical and statistical competence.
• You are a strong Python programmer, proficient in essential libraries (NumPy, Pandas) and a deep-learning framework (TensorFlow/PyTorch).
• You possess a solid grasp of core data science techniques (supervised/unsupervised learning, time-series, NLP, model validation) and the ability to innovate new algorithms.
• You apply a rigorous scientific and entrepreneurial mindset, translating complex business problems into a mathematical framework and measuring model impact upon deployment.
• You are an exceptional communicator, adept at translating complex technical solutions into persuasive, actionable insights for senior and non-technical audiences.
• You contribute to team success by project planning, assessing technical feasibility, estimating delivery timelines, and achieving measurable outcomes.

Our Interview Process

• Talent Team Screen (30 minutes)
• Take Home Technical Assessment
• Technical Interview (90 minutes)
• Commercial Interview (60 minutes)

Our Recruitment Ethos

We aim to grow the best team - not the most similar one. We know that diversity of individuals fosters diversity of thought, and that strengthens our principle of seeking truth. And we know from experience that diverse teams deliver better work, relevant to the world in which we live. We’re united by a deep intellectual curiosity and desire to use our abilities for measurable positive impact. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, religions and sexual orientations.

Some of our standout benefits:

• Unlimited Annual Leave Policy
• Private healthcare and dental
• Enhanced parental leave
• Family-Friendly Flexibility & Flexible working
• Sanctus Coaching
• Hybrid Working