Latest Data Scientist Jobs

Forward Deployed Software Engineer

A Forward Deployed Software Engineer at PhysicsX works directly with customers and engineering teams to build and deploy AI-driven simulation applications that solve complex engineering problems across industries like aerospace, energy, and semiconductors. The role involves full-stack development, rapid prototyping, and on-site collaboration, with a focus on delivering production-grade tools using physics AI models. Engineers contribute to backend services, APIs, and platform features while shaping product direction based on real-world customer needs.

PhysicsX United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Principal CFD Engineer

This role involves building and validating high-fidelity, multi-physics CFD models for real-world engineering challenges across aerospace, energy, and automotive sectors. The engineer will integrate simulations with AI-driven workflows, automate CAD and simulation pipelines, and collaborate directly with customers on-site to deliver optimised design solutions. A key focus is generating high-quality datasets for training machine learning models while advancing simulation best practices in an AI-CAE integrated environment.

PhysicsX United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

ML Research Engineer, London

This role involves developing and optimizing cutting-edge AI models at the intersection of machine learning and drug discovery. You'll work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment to translate research into scalable, production-ready systems, focusing on foundational models like Transformers, GNNs, and Diffusion models. The position emphasizes innovation in computational biology and chemistry, with a strong focus on robust codebases, data pipelines, and full-cycle ML development.

Isomorphic Labs London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Member of Technical Staff, Integration/RL Team (Research Engineer)

This role involves developing and scaling machine learning algorithms and infrastructure for large-scale, distributed reinforcement learning. You will design and implement high-performance software, optimize post-training algorithms, and collaborate with engineering and scientific teams to enhance the quality of the post-training codebase.

Cohere London, United Kingdom

Remote Permanent

Member of Technical Staff

Design and develop novel generative machine learning models for protein design, integrating with wet lab validation cycles. Work in a cross-disciplinary team to build scalable data pipelines, optimize model performance, and deploy models that function in real-world biological assays. Engage in continuous learning of protein and cell biology to inform model development and contribute to scientific advancement in synthetic biology.

Latent Labs London, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Forward Deployed AI Engineer

This role involves deploying and integrating generative AI models into pharmaceutical and biotech customers' scientific workflows. The engineer will lead technical scoping, build production-grade API integrations, and ensure seamless deployment within enterprise environments. They will also act as a technical liaison, gathering feedback to inform product and research improvements while working on-site with international partners.

Latent Labs London, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Research Engineer (LLM Performance), London

This role involves advancing large language models for drug discovery by optimizing post-training methods, scaling frontier AI systems, and solving performance bottlenecks in distributed training and inference. The engineer will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to translate research into production-ready systems, applying low-precision techniques and performance optimization strategies to real-world drug design challenges. Work focuses on improving model efficiency and scalability within a mission-driven environment combining AI and computational biology.

Isomorphic Labs London, United Kingdom

Senior Researcher

The Senior Researcher will lead the strategic and operational development of Breakthrough Listen, a pioneering SETI programme. Responsibilities include shaping research priorities, managing computing infrastructure, and representing the project internationally.

University of Oxford Oxford, United Kingdom £65,336 – £75,439 pa

Member of Technical Staff, Data Analysis and Evaluation

Design and conduct data collection tasks with human annotators, evaluate dataset quality, and assess the robustness of large language models. Apply statistical methods and machine learning to improve model performance across diverse use cases in close collaboration with researchers and engineers.

Cohere London, United Kingdom

Remote Permanent

Senior Libraries Engineer – AI and HPC

This role involves designing, developing, and optimizing high-performance software libraries for GPU and CPU accelerated data processing. You will work on projects like DALI and nvImageCodec, collaborating with leadership and partners to enhance library performance and user experience.

NVIDIA Switzerland

Senior Libraries Engineer – AI and HPC

You will develop and optimize scalable library software for GPU and CPU accelerated data processing, focusing on performance tuning and benchmarking. You'll work closely with leadership and partners to understand requirements and contribute to technical roadmaps, providing technical guidance to your team.

NVIDIA

Machine Learning Engineer – Ship Design & Hydrodynamics (KTP Associate)

The role involves translating research into commercial solutions by developing and validating physics-informed models for ship resistance, propulsion performance, and energy efficiency. The engineer will also design and implement multidisciplinary optimization methods and extend NeuralShipper’s capabilities to wind-assisted propulsion systems.

University of Southampton Southampton, Hybrid, South East England, United Kingdom £41 – £45 pa

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Machine Learning Research Engineer

This role involves prototyping, building, and implementing new AI approaches, as well as evaluating their quality, efficiency, and feasibility. You'll work in a dynamic R&D team at a leading AI company, focusing on data-driven solutions and cutting-edge technologies.

Luminance Cambridge, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Physicist – Photonics & Optics

This role involves tackling diverse technical challenges in optical physics and applied science, with a focus on designing and developing photonic integrated circuits for applications in defence, healthcare, and energy. The physicist will work hands-on in the lab and on desk-based analysis, contributing to innovative projects such as sensing chips, imaging systems, and miniaturised photonic devices. Collaboration within multidisciplinary teams and rapid learning of new domains are central to the role.

Cambridge Consultants United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

PhD Studentship - How Pathogens Emerge: Integrating Large Language Models with Comparative Genomics to Uncover the Zoonotic Potential of Bacteria

This PhD studentship involves integrating AI large language models with comparative genomics to predict the zoonotic potential of bacteria. The project aims to develop biologically interpretable models for pathogen surveillance, offering training in bioinformatics, data science, and microbiology.

University of Exeter Cornwall, Penryn, South West England, United Kingdom £21 pa

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