TL;DR

Senior Data Scientist (NLP AI Research): Developing and researching advanced AI and NLP models including large language models for %hirify_global% News products and editorial workflows with an accent on automated fact verification, contextual language understanding, and editorial alignment of LLMs. Focus on designing experiments, prototyping technologies, and translating research into practical AI solutions embedded in broadcasting and journalism.

Location: Hybrid in London or Manchester, United Kingdom

Salary: Up to £69,700 depending on skills and experience

Company

%hirify_global% R&D is a leading public service broadcaster's research and development department focused on AI, NLP, and computer vision innovations in media and broadcasting.

What you will do

Innovate and solve complex AI and NLP research problems with creative and diverse approaches.
Design, build, and test prototypes to explore research questions and evaluate new technologies.
Translate research outcomes into practical solutions for %hirify_global% and the broader industry.
Collaborate closely with internal teams, external partners, and academic institutions.
Communicate findings through documentation, publications, and conferences.

Requirements

Must have an advanced degree in Machine Learning, Computer Science, or related field.
Strong knowledge of modern large language model theory and techniques.
Hands-on experience with NLP models like GPT, BERT, and frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow.
Excellent Python programming and software engineering skills.
Experience designing ML experiments, building training pipelines, and applying MLOps and cloud deployment.
Location requirement: Hybrid work in London or Manchester, UK.

Nice to have

Experience deploying systems on Azure or OpenStack and cloud-native architectures.
Web application development and backend integration skills.
Experience managing large-scale codebases with focus on maintainability and scalability.
Collaborative innovation with data scientists and ML engineers.
Academic publications in relevant fields.

Culture & Benefits

Flexible working arrangements discussed at offer stage.
Work within a collaborative, innovative AI research team.
Opportunity to impact public service broadcasting through AI advancements.