Senior Data Scientist - Computer Vision

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Senior Data Scientist – Computer VisionSalary: £70,000 – £100,000

Data Idols are working with a high-growth InsurTech to hire a Senior Data Scientist who will lead the design and delivery of computer vision data products. This is a rare zero-to-one build opportunity, where your expertise will directly shape the company’s future data capabilities and have a measurable impact on business performance.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist with strong expertise in computer vision to design and deploy models that solve complex, real-world image challenges. This is a hands-on role where you’ll experiment, build, and scale machine learning solutions, working closely with product and engineering teams in a fast-moving, high-growth environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and deploy computer vision models, with a focus on image classification and quality scoring
  • Apply machine learning techniques such as supervised learning and anomaly detection to visual data problems
  • Work with large-scale, complex image datasets to create production-ready solutions
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure models are effectively integrated and deliver measurable impact

Key Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience with computer vision, particularly image classification and quality assessment
  • Strong grounding in machine learning and statistics
  • Proficiency in Python and SQL
  • Track record of building and deploying production-ready models
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced, scaling environments

What We Offer

  • Equity package, with performance-based bonuses
  • Private healthcare
  • Pension contribution

This role is an excellent opportunity for a computer vision specialist looking to make a significant technical impact while advancing their career in a scaling environment.

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