Senior Machine Learning Scientist

We’re fixing hospitality for good. We’re on a mission to help the hospitality industry double profitability, reduce carbon footprint, and create better working environments for teams. Nory is an all‑knowing restaurant management system that combines real‑time data with AI predictive analytics to help restaurants operate with consistency, certainty and profitability. From food prep to forecasting, Nory puts operators in control of their margins. We’ve grown to a team of 50+ across Ireland, the UK and Spain and we’re scaling fast with a Series A led by Accel.

We’re now looking for a Senior Machine Learning Scientist to join our Data team. This role is ideal for a senior independent doer who has owned the entire ML lifecycle and is ready to ship production‑grade ML systems from scratch. Please note you must have the right to work in the UK/EU to be considered for this role.

This is not a research or experimentation role; it’s about building systems that work in the real world and move the needle on customer outcomes and business impact. It is about building production ML algorithms that move KPIs.

• Own the full ML lifecycle: from business problem formulation and algorithm design through to deployment, monitoring, and iteration in production
• Apply strong classical ML thinking: you are confident in picking the right tool and justifying why
• Keep models alive: build monitoring into every deployment (drift detection, retraining, KPI tracking) so models keep delivering value in production
• Collaborate deeply with squads: work alongside product managers, engineers, and designers to define KPIs, design data flows, and embed ML into product features
• Frame in business terms: focus on outcomes (profitability, efficiency, waste reduction), not just technical metrics
• Contribute to culture: share learnings, give feedback, and help raise the bar for applied ML at Nory

• Background: Master’s Degree or higher in a STEM subject, with a significant statistics component
• Full Lifecycle Ownership: 4+ years of experience taking ML systems from idea through to production in a commercial setting, independently owning the process
• Classical ML theory depth: time‑series forecasting, regression/classification, causal signals, feature engineering, evaluation/monitoring, drift
• Technical Proficiency: Strong Python and ML libraries (Scikit‑learn, Pandas, LightGBM), plus cloud and data tool knowledge (Snowflake, DBT, Omni)
• Rigour & Impact: Rigorous statistical and experimental thinking with measurable business outcomes
• Collaboration: Thrive in collaborative environments, communicate clearly, help improve team outcomes
• Startup mindset: Fast, proactive, comfortable with ambiguity and multitasking while delivering real impact

• Experience in smaller data teams with high ownership culture
• Experience with B2B SaaS products
• Experience with LLMs is a plus, but this role focuses on forecasting, optimisation, and statistical learning

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Equity at our Series A valuation
• 35 days of paid leave per year (including bank holidays)
• Comprehensive private health insurance
• Enhanced parental leave and baby loss support
• Learning & development culture – €1000 personal annual budget + quarterly book budget
• €250 home office workspace budget
• Regular team offsites & socials
• Remote working with co‑working office space in London or Dublin
• And much more

Our vision is to build a better future for the restaurant industry. One where operators are in control, margins are stronger, and frontline teams can build careers they’re proud of. We move fast, stay focused, and hold ourselves to a high bar. Our values guide how we work, grow, and win – together.

• We serve up impact with a side of profit: prioritise work that delivers real financial results for restaurant partners
• We prioritise speed of service: move fast, unblock quickly, and deliver with urgency
• We act like owners: own problems, raise the bar, and build better every day
• We win as a crew: grow through feedback, collaboration, and shared wins

• 15‑minute Initial Chat with Talent and People Partner
• 40‑minute Hiring Manager Interview with Head of Data
• 90‑minute live problem‑solving session with a senior data team member
• 40‑minute Culture Interview with a Head of Design or Product
• 30‑minute Final Stage with our CEO

We hire humans. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and walks of life. We do not discriminate based on gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, family status, age, disability, or race. Please let us know if you require any adjustments so you can bring your best self to the interview process.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Other
• Industries: Software Development

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