Machine Learning Jobs in London

The UK's financial and tech hub, home to a thriving ecosystem of startups, scaleups, and established tech giants. A hotbed for machine learning talent and innovation.

Open roles
347
Salary range
£46k – £215k
Hiring companies
51

London is the epicentre of the UK's tech and financial sectors, making it a prime location for machine learning professionals. The city hosts a diverse range of companies, from cutting-edge startups to global tech giants, all of which are actively hiring machine learning experts. Whether you're working on natural language processing, computer vision, or reinforcement learning, London offers a dynamic environment with ample opportunities for growth and collaboration. Many roles are hybrid or fully remote, but the city's vibrant tech scene and networking events provide a rich on-site experience.

Salary on the board

£46k – £215k

Based on advertised midpoints across the 54 UK listings priced in pounds in the last 12 months. Base salary only.

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Machine Learning Quant Data Scientist Energy Trading - Bonhill Partners

Develop and enhance machine learning-based forecasting models for energy markets, focusing on power and gas. Analyse large, complex datasets from market, weather, and trading sources to identify predictive signals that inform front-office trading decisions. Collaborate with data scientists, quants, and traders in a cross-functional environment.

eFinancialCareers London, United Kingdom

Manager - AI & Data Architect

This role involves leading end-to-end data architecture for complex client transformation programmes, designing scalable data solutions across cloud, AI, and analytics. The candidate will provide technical leadership, develop data governance frameworks, and translate business requirements into modern data architectures using platforms like Snowflake and Databricks. A consultancy background with strong client-facing experience is essential.

eFinancialCareers London, United Kingdom £70,000 – £90,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent
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Applied AI Engineer, Codex

This role involves working directly with engineering teams to design and implement AI-powered software development workflows using Codex. The engineer will build prototypes, integrations, and evaluation systems, often leveraging Codex in their own development process. They will guide clients from experimentation to production deployment, ensuring measurable improvements in developer productivity and software delivery.

OpenAI London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent

Senior / Research Associate - Language Modelling

Conducts cutting-edge research in language modelling within a multidisciplinary team, focusing on sovereign AI capabilities for national resilience and public benefit. The role involves leading research initiatives, publishing high-impact papers, securing funding, and mentoring junior researchers. Work spans model training, fine-tuning, evaluation, and ethical deployment in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

The Alan Turing Institute London, United Kingdom £45 – £58 pa
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Data Scientist - Customer Services

This role involves building data pipelines, creating customer journey dashboards, and conducting deep-dive analyses to improve customer success metrics. You'll leverage Gen AI for automation and anomaly detection while supporting A/B testing and data-driven decision-making across digital and service domains. The position emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and storytelling to influence strategy.

EF Recruitment London, United Kingdom £250 – £260 pa

Legal Technology Consultant / Artificial Intelligence PM

This role involves leading legal technology projects with a focus on document automation and Generative AI, acting as a bridge between legal teams and technical experts. The consultant will configure workflows, manage vendor platforms, and drive adoption through training, all within a global legal services firm. What sets this role apart is its hands-on technical engagement with AI and low-code tools in a high-impact legal innovation context.

Brimstone-Recruitment London, United Kingdom £55,000 – £75,000 pa

Specialist Software Engineer (Python)

This role involves leading the design and development of complex, production-grade software systems in a cybersecurity R&D environment. The engineer will drive technical architecture, build scalable solutions from concept to deployment, and mentor other developers. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is key, with a focus on tackling advanced security threats using modern tools and cloud platforms.

Salt Search London, United Kingdom

Data Scientist - Financial Services

This role involves end-to-end ownership of existing analytics and production data science models for UK and Canadian markets, with a focus on revenue monitoring, partner performance, email campaigns, and experimentation. The Data Scientist will maintain and troubleshoot live systems rather than build new models, ensuring reliability and clear communication with cross-functional teams. The position requires strong operational discipline and technical maintenance of established pipelines and reporting.

EF Recruitment London, United Kingdom £480 – £500 pd
The scene

Hiring in London

London's tech ecosystem is robust and diverse, with a high concentration of machine learning roles. Companies ranging from fintech startups to global tech giants are actively recruiting, offering a wide array of opportunities for professionals at all levels.

The city's strong network of tech meetups, conferences, and industry events provides a platform for continuous learning and professional growth. Whether you're looking to advance your career or connect with like-minded professionals, London's vibrant tech community is a valuable resource.

FAQs

Common questions

  • London is home to a wide range of companies, including startups, scaleups, and established tech giants. Many financial institutions and research-heavy organisations also hire machine learning experts.

  • Many roles in London offer hybrid or fully remote options, but the city's vibrant tech scene and networking events make on-site work a valuable experience.

  • In-demand skills include expertise in deep learning, natural language processing, and reinforcement learning, as well as proficiency in Python and TensorFlow.

  • For detailed salary information, check the salary section on this page, which is updated with live job listings and market data.

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