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
398
Salary range
£46k – £168k
Hiring companies
49

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 – £168k

Based on advertised midpoints across the 57 priced listings posted in the last 12 months. Base salary only.

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Elite Quant Researcher -Global Systematic Investment Firm/ London/ USA

This role involves researching and developing mathematical and statistical models for systematic investment strategies, using advanced techniques in machine learning and large-scale data analysis. The researcher will work across the full lifecycle—from hypothesis generation and model testing to production implementation—within a collaborative environment alongside portfolio managers and engineers. The position emphasizes original, rigorous research applied to global financial and alternative datasets.

eFinancialCareers London, United Kingdom

Machine Learning Researcher at leading Market Maker / Hedge Fund

A Machine Learning Researcher will work across trading and engineering teams to extract actionable signals from large-scale market data, applying ML and AI techniques to improve trading performance and operational efficiency. The role emphasizes collaboration, knowledge sharing across asset classes, and developing innovative solutions to real-world trading problems using advanced computational methods.

eFinancialCareers London, United Kingdom £200,000 pa
On-site Permanent

Lead Learning Scientist

Lead the development and application of learning science in AI-powered education solutions, ensuring systems are pedagogically sound, evidence-based, and safe. Define best practices, design evaluations, and mentor cross-functional teams working on national infrastructure, tutoring, and assessment platforms. Translate cognitive science into technical requirements for scalable, data-rich learning systems.

Faculty London, United Kingdom
Permanent

Senior Research Scientist - AI Safety Evaluations

Lead the development of advanced AI safety evaluations to assess risks in critical domains such as CBRN and cybersecurity. Conduct original research from concept to publication, shape safety methodology, and collaborate with frontier AI labs and government stakeholders. Focus on rigorous, scientifically grounded evaluation techniques including red-teaming, adversarial testing, and robustness measurement.

Faculty London, United Kingdom
Permanent

Business Planning Manager

This role involves shaping business strategy and leading the annual planning cycle for Tesco Media, translating strategic priorities into actionable plans and delivering insights to senior leadership. The manager will drive performance management through KPIs, forecasting, and risk tracking, while collaborating across teams to align objectives. It’s a strategic position focused on improving planning processes and enabling data-driven decision-making at a large-scale retail media organization.

dunnhumby London, United Kingdom

Client Director

Leads senior client relationships and commercial agreements across Tesco and its supplier partners, translating customer data and insights into actionable growth strategies. Focuses on revenue growth, team development, and cross-functional collaboration to drive data-led decision-making within one of the UK’s largest retail ecosystems.

dunnhumby London, United Kingdom

Senior AI Governance Consultant

Senior AI Governance ConsultantLondon, Manchester or Glasgow (Hybrid)£70k - £100k per annum + bonus and benefitsArtificial Intelligence is transforming the way organisations operate, but ensuring it's deployed safely, ethically and responsibly has never been more important.This is your opportunity to...

Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions London, United Kingdom £70,000 – £100,000 pa
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Research Program Manager

The Research Program Manager will operationalize and coordinate high-impact research initiatives at a deep-tech AI company, translating ambitious scientific goals into structured programs. This role ensures alignment across research, product, engineering, and external partners, maintaining roadmaps, driving delivery rhythms, and enabling breakthroughs in AI-driven physics simulation. The position blends strategic coordination with technical fluency in a fast-scaling environment.

PhysicsX London, United Kingdom
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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