Senior Data Scientist (AI)

TL;DR

Senior Data Scientist (AI): Translating hirify.global’s proprietary data into world-class search and discovery experiences, data-driven features, optimisations, and enhancements to the customer journey with an accent on combining traditional statistical rigor with modern AI capabilities and building intelligent systems. Focus on designing, developing, and evaluating machine learning models like ranking, recommendation, and pricing engines, and proactively orchestrating AI solutions using LLMs and agentic workflows to extract value from unstructured data.

Location: Brighton (Hybrid)

Company

hirify.global is the largest global platform for used photography and videography equipment.

What you will do

• Apply an applied AI mindset with hands-on experience in NLP and Generative AI to deliver meaningful impact.
• Apply expertise in quantitative analysis to uncover user behaviour, model interactions, and identify trends and opportunities in search and discovery.
• Inform and influence product decisions by partnering with Product and Engineering teams to define problems, design experiments, and execute product launches.
• Build scalable intelligence by designing, developing, and evaluating machine learning models such as ranking, recommendation, and pricing engines.
• Orchestrate AI solutions by proactively identifying where LLMs and agentic workflows can augment traditional Data Science.
• Drive data integrity by collaborating with Data Engineers to ensure robust data pipelines and maintain high governance standards.
• Communicate complex technical findings as clear, actionable recommendations to stakeholders across the business.

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience in a Data Science role, preferably in e-commerce, tech platforms, or technical consultancy.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python.
• Experience with cloud tools like GCP Vertex AI, BigQuery, or similar.
• Strong experience solving analytical problems using quantitative approaches and understanding user behaviors.
• Proven track record in leading data-driven projects from definition to execution, including experiment design and communicating insights.
• Proven experience in A/B testing, hypothesis testing, and defining success metrics for consumer-facing products.
• Demonstrated experience or strong interest in integrating LLMs, NLP, or Vector Databases into traditional data science workflows.
• Experience working in a product-led environment and using data to drive business KPI uplift.

Nice to have

• Experience with Learning to Rank (LTR), price elasticity modelling, or multi-modal search architectures.
• Familiarity with evaluation frameworks for generative AI or non-deterministic systems.
• Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field (Masters/PhD preferred).

Culture & Benefits

• Enjoy 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and 1 wellbeing day off per year.
• Benefit from a 5% employer contributory pension scheme and private healthcare.
• Access an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with a range of employee discounts.
• Participate in a buzzing social calendar and work in a dog-friendly environment.
• Utilize the bespoke Learning Management System, 'Learning Lab', for professional and personal upskilling.
• Receive 2 volunteer days per year for a charity of your choosing that aligns with hirify.global values.