TL;DR

Senior Data & AI Scientist (AI/ML): Leveraging AI and machine learning to gain insights, make predictions, and aid decision-making for the Homes Platform AI Team with an accent on ethical considerations, accuracy, and production-ready optimized models. Focus on solving complex business problems and improving operational efficiency through complex data analysis and advanced model development.

Location: Hybrid in Leeds, United Kingdom

Salary: £72,702–£80,780

Company

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What you will do

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and deliver AI/ML solutions.
Collect, process, and analyse data from various sources, ensuring ethical data use.
Perform statistical analysis to identify trends and patterns.
Develop and implement machine learning models and algorithms.
Continuously improve models and processes for better performance and accuracy.

Requirements

Hands-on development experience in modelling with advanced proficiency in Python (NumPy, Pandas, scikit-learn, PyTorch/TensorFlow).
Strong understanding of feature engineering, model selection, evaluation metrics, optimisation techniques, and Gen AI.
Ability to apply complex statistical methods and design experiments.
Familiarity with GCP cloud environment for deploying ML solutions.
Ability to understand complex business requirements and create business-ready solutions.
Strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills, especially conveying technical information to non-technical people.

Nice to have

Exposure to Generative AI and emerging AI technologies.
Experience with MLOps tools (MLflow, Docker, CI/CD pipelines).
Insights into industry solutions for data management, storage, and analytics.
Experience of working within regulatory change (e.g., Credit Risk, capital and impairment processes).

Culture & Benefits

A generous pension contribution of up to 15%.
An annual performance-related bonus and share schemes.
Flexible benefits package, including discounted shopping.
30 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays.
A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies.
Inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports under-represented groups.

Senior Data & AI Scientist (AI)