Faculty
Public Services
SeniorDataScientist
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“Senior Data Scientist at Faculty. Skills: AI, Data Science, Algorithm development. Lead project teams. Deliver bespoke algorithms”
What You'll Achieve.
Transform performance; Moves the needle; Drive improvements; Deliver high-quality work
Industry & Context.
Translate business problems; Assess technical feasibility
UK Security Clearance, Work on site
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Senior experience in data science, Fluent Python programmer, Proficiency across data science toolkit, Leadership mindset, Commercial awareness, Client-facing work experience, Translate business problems to math, Skilled in project planning, Assess technical feasibility, Estimate delivery timelines, Lead team to deliver work
Nice to Have
Deep-learning framework experience, Experience with PyTorch, PhD preferred, Cloud platform certs
What You'll Do.
Deliver bespoke algorithms
Deliver high-stakes AI solutions
Conceive data science approach
Design software architecture
Mentor data scientists
Support professional growth
Partner with commercial teams
Build client relationships
Contribute to thought leadership
Ensure best practices
Guarantee high-quality delivery
Guarantee impactful delivery
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Technical team members; Commercial teams
Communication Scope
Public speaking
Process & Methodology
Project planning, Delivery timelines
Full Job Description
WHY FACULTY? We established Faculty in 2014 because we thought that AI would be the most important technology of our time. Since then, we’ve worked with over 350 global customers to transform their performance through human-centric AI. You can read about our real-world impact here https://faculty.ai/impact. We don’t chase hype cycles. We innovate, build and deploy responsible AI which moves the needle - and we know a thing or two about doing it well. We bring an unparalleled depth of technical, product and delivery expertise to our clients who span government, finance, retail, energy, life sciences and defence. Our business, and reputation, is growing fast and we’re always on the lookout for individuals who share our intellectual curiosity and desire to build a positive legacy through technology. AI is an epoch-defining technology, join a company where you’ll be empowered to envision its most powerful applications, and to make them happen. ABOUT THE TEAM Our Public Services Business Unit is committed to leveraging AI for the benefit of individual citizens and the public good. From our work informing strategic government decisions, to optimising our NHS, through to reducing bureaucratic backlogs - we know that AI offers opportunities to drive improvements at every level of Government and we are proud to lead on some of the most impactful work happening in the sector. Because of the nature of the work we do with our Government clients, you may need to be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC) and willing to work on site with these clients from time to time. ABOUT THE ROLE As a Senior Data Scientist, you will lead high-impact AI projects and shape the technical direction of bespoke solutions. This role requires hands-on technical excellence combined with crucial team leadership. You will define data science approaches, design robust software architectures, mentor junior colleagues, and ensure delivery rigour across projects all while building deep client relationships
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