Senior Data Scientist (AI & ML)

Overview

Senior Data Scientist (AI & ML) role at hackajob, collaborating with Rightmove to connect exceptional tech professionals for this position.

Role and Location

Role: Senior Data Scientist

Location: London (Hybrid - 2 days in the Soho Office) • D&A - AI Squads - London - Hybrid

Reports to: Head of Data Science & AI

What you'll be doing

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• Being hands on in the design, prototyping, developing, evaluating, testing, and optimisation of machine learning and generative AI powered solutions to solve interesting and complex business problems
  
• Working closely alongside Machine Learning Engineers to optimise, scale, deploy, integrate and monitor ML and GenAI powered solutions on our cloud based data & AI tech stack
  
• Collaborating with product managers, designers, software developers, product analysts and data engineers on the development of AI powered consumer and partner facing features
  
• Overseeing the activities of data scientists when needed, ensuring proper definition of their tasks, reviewing code, improving ways of working along with providing longer term technical mentorship and guidance
  
• Facilitating optimal scaling and adoption of machine learning and generative AI, via effective AI systems design and development of reusable components for model training and evaluation
  
• Acting as a key technical leader in data science & AI and point of contact for specific Rightmove business domains
  
• Influencing strategic decisions around Rightmove's AI offering, collaborating with senior management and key stakeholders in identifying and prioritising AI opportunities that drive value for Rightmove's consumers, partners and people
  
• Exploring and promoting use of machine learning and generative AI across Rightmove's portfolio of applications and products
  
• Providing expertise on statistical and mathematical concepts for the broader Data & Analytics Team
  

Qualifications

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• Proven experience delivering ML and generative AI solutions, especially in search, recommendations, and LLMs.
  
• Skilled in end-to-end ML lifecycle: problem framing, model development, deployment, and optimisation.
  
• Strong ability to translate ambiguous business problems into high-impact ML solutions.
  
• Experienced technical leader - mentors others, shares knowledge, and promotes best practices.
  
• Excellent communicator, able to work cross-functionally and tailor messages to different audiences.
  
• Hands-on expertise in Python, SQL, ML frameworks (e.g. XGBoost, TensorFlow, PyTorch), and cloud tools (GCP, BigQuery, Vertex AI).
  
• Familiar with generative AI tools and frameworks (e.g. OpenAI, HuggingFace, LangChain).
  
• Deeply curious, commercially minded, and impact-driven with strong critical thinking skills.
  
• Comfortable in fast-paced environments with a proactive, self-starter mindset.
  
• Holds a relevant STEM degree (BSc, MSc, or PhD) and 6+ years of applied data science experience.
  

About Rightmove

Our vision is to give everyone the belief they can make their move. We aim to make moving simpler, by giving everyone the best place to turn to and return to for access to the tools, expertise, trust and belief to make it happen.

We\'re home to the UK\'s largest choice of properties, and are the go-to destination for millions of people planning their next move, reading the latest industry news, or just browsing what\'s on the market.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Rightmove will never discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation.

At Rightmove, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce leads to better innovation, productivity, and overall success. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their background or identity, to develop and promote a diverse culture that reflects the communities we serve.

Ultimately, we care much more about the person you are, and how you think and approach things, than a list of qualifications and buzzwords on a CV. Even if you can\'t say \"yes\" to all the above, but are smart, self-motivated and passionate about this role, then get in touch.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Software Development

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