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Senior Data Scientist

Grosvenor Square
3 days ago
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Senior Data Scientist (Optimisation)

Hybrid (2/3 office split) | London

£80k–£90k + Share options + Additional benefits

The business

This is a fast-growing AI technology company of around 15 people, building cutting-edge predictive and optimisation solutions for real-world operational challenges.

The data team you'll be joining is at the centre of their platform which powers smarter workforce planning, scheduling and supply chain decisions for the clients they support.

The role

They're looking for a Senior Data Scientist with a passion for optimisation and operations research to help take the platform to the next level. There is a strong focus on mathematical modelling and utilising ML and AI technologies to help further scale systems.

Key responsibilities

Design and improve optimisation algorithms for staff scheduling and warehouse workforce planning
Develop mathematical models and optimisers (beyond standard ML approaches)
Evolve the existing optimiser into a scalable, production-ready system
Write production-quality Python code and collaborate closely with engineers and other data scientists
What they're looking for

Strong Python skills (critical)
Hands-on experience with optimisation/operations research / mathematical modelling
Background in supply chain or workforce planning (desirable)
Ability to build and ship production-level components, not just analytical prototypes

If this sounds like you and you would like to know more details, please apply now

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