Senior Data Scientist - Computer Vision

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Senior Data Scientist - Computer Vision

Salary: £70,000 - £100,000

Data Idols are working with a high-growth InsurTech to hire a Senior Data Scientist who will lead the design and delivery of computer vision data products. This is a rare zero-to-one build opportunity, where your expertise will directly shape the company's future data capabilities and have a measurable impact on business performance.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist with strong expertise in computer vision to design and deploy models that solve complex, real-world image challenges. This is a hands-on role where you'll experiment, build, and scale machine learning solutions, working closely with product and engineering teams in a fast-moving, high-growth environment.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and deploy computer vision models, with a focus on image classification and quality scoring
Apply machine learning techniques such as supervised learning and anomaly detection to visual data problems
Work with large-scale, complex image datasets to create production-ready solutions
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure models are effectively integrated and deliver measurable impact

Key Skills & Experience

Proven experience with computer vision, particularly image classification and quality assessment
Strong grounding in machine learning and statistics
Proficiency in Python and SQL
Track record of building and deploying production-ready models
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, scaling environments

What We Offer

Equity package, with performance-based bonuses
Private healthcare
Pension contributionThis role is an excellent opportunity for a computer vision specialist looking to make a significant technical impact while advancing their career in a scaling environment.

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