Lead Data Scientist

Data Idols
London, United Kingdom
Today
£85,000 – £95,000 pa

Salary

£85,000 – £95,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Lead
Education
Degree
Posted
3 Jun 2026 (Today)

Benefits

Equity

Lead Data Scientist

London - Hybrid

£85,000 - £95,000 + Equity

Data Idols are working with an early-stage technology company looking for a Lead Data Scientist to play a key role in the development of its predictive modelling and machine learning capabilities. This is an opportunity to join at an early stage and have a significant influence on both the product and the direction of the business.

The Opportunity

As the Lead Data Scientist, you'll take ownership of the machine learning and predictive modelling capability at the heart of the business. Working closely with experienced founders and industry experts, you'll design and build scalable forecasting systems that continuously generate, deploy and improve predictive models.

You'll work with large-scale data, applying machine learning, experimentation and feature engineering to improve prediction accuracy and drive better customer outcomes. You'll also help shape product strategy, establish data science best practices, and build a critical part of the company's technology platform.

This is a high-impact role in a small, ambitious team where your work will directly influence product performance, customer success and the future growth of the business.

Skills and experience

Experience building production machine learning models

Strong Python and modern ML tooling experience

A background in predictive modelling, classification, propensity modelling, churn prediction or related areas

Excellent statistical and analytical thinking

The ability to thrive in a fast-moving, ambiguous startup environment

A desire to own problems end-to-end rather than operate within rigid structuresIf you're excited by building from the ground up, solving complex machine learning challenges, and seeing your work directly influence the success of a growing business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for an initial conversation and further details.

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