Be at the heart of actionFly remote-controlled drones into enemy territory to gather vital information.

Apply Now

Staff/Senior Data Scientist/ML Engineer (Research)

Mimica
City of London
1 week ago
Create job alert
What we are building

Mimica's mission is to empower enterprises, teams, and individuals to reclaim their most precious resource — time and work more efficiently, with greater purpose and impact.


Our AI-powered task mining observes employee actions across the desktop and categorizes them into detailed process maps. Mimica’s process intelligence highlights inefficiencies, prioritizes improvements based on ROI, recommends the optimal technology for automation (RPA, intelligent document processing, GenAI), and provides a blueprint for building new automations and transforming work.


Our approach to engineering

  • We prioritize customer needs first


  • We work in small, project-based teams


  • We have flexibility in terms of the problems we work on


  • We own the full lifecycle of our projects


  • We avoid silos and encourage taking up tasks in new areas


  • We balance quality and velocity


  • We have a shared responsibility for our production code


  • We each set our own routine to maximize our productivity



What will you own

In this role, you will be a member of the ML Chapter and work with the Mapper team. Mimica Mapper is one of our main products that creates intuitive flowcharts that map out user and team workflows. Its architecture includes components designed to automatically detect task similarities.


For the first 3 to 6 months, you will own projects to improve the task similarity algorithm and the use of the Mapper.


Part of your day-to-day

  • Design and run experiments to improve our task-similarity algorithms, using a mix of classic and deep learning techniques.


  • Write clear technical reports that document experiments and their results.


  • Write clean, readable, and maintainable Python code, assuring best practices.


  • Interface with our internal Process Analyst team to discover opportunities on which parts of the product can be automated, find out pain points and explore automation solutions by leveraging ML


  • Support productionization (although we have a dedicated MLOps Engineer for that!)


  • Actively collaborate and engage in technical discussions with the other Engineers, Product Managers in the team and ML Chapter, to drive the development of the product.


  • Contribute to knowledge sharing and the improvement of our processes.



Requirements

  • Solid background in tabular data and event data classification or Computer Vision


  • A researcher mindset, with curiosity and rigour in exploring and solving complex problems.


  • Ability to effectively mix classic and deep learning methods, with a clear understanding of when to apply each.


  • Strong technical skills in designing, setting up, running, and evaluating experiments.


  • Proficiency in supervised and unsupervised learning techniques.


  • Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear and concise reports.


  • Strong Python programming skills, emphasising clear, readable code; while productionization support may be involved, it is not the primary focus.


  • A drive to continually develop your skills, improve team processes, and reduce technical debt


  • Fluency in English, with the ability to effectively communicate abstract ideas, complex concepts, and trade-offs



Bonus

  • Graph ML knowledge


  • Experience with transformer and embedding architecture


  • Experience working in a startup/scale-up environment



What we offer

💰 Generous compensation + stock options - aligned with our internal framework, market data, and individual skills.


🏢 Distributed work: Work from anywhere - fully remote, in our hubs, or a mix.


💻 Company-issued laptop*, remote setup stipend, and co-working budget


📍 Flexible schedules and location


☀️ Ample paid time off, in addition to local public holidays


🍼 Enhanced parental leave


🧘♀️ Health & retirement benefits


📖 Annual learning & development budget - up to £500 / €600 / $650 per year


🌴 Annual workaways and regular virtual & in-person socials


🌍 Opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects that shape the future of work


Note: Some benefits may vary depending on location and role


* On company equipment: Company-issued equipment (e.g., laptops) is provided for work use and must be returned upon departure, unless otherwise agreed.


#J-18808-Ljbffr

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Staff Data Scientist

Staff Data Scientist

Staff Data Scientist – Experimentation: Innovation & Research United Kingdom, London

Staff Data Scientist – Experimentation: Innovation & Research

Senior Data Scientist (GenAI)

Staff Machine Learning Scientist (Dublin)

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Machine Learning Recruitment Trends 2025 (UK): What Job Seekers Need To Know About Today’s Hiring Process

Summary: UK machine learning hiring has shifted from title‑led CV screens to capability‑driven assessments that emphasise shipped ML/LLM features, robust evaluation, observability, safety/governance, cost control and measurable business impact. This guide explains what’s changed, what to expect in interviews & how to prepare—especially for ML engineers, applied scientists, LLM application engineers, ML platform/MLOps engineers and AI product managers. Who this is for: ML engineers, applied ML/LLM engineers, LLM/retrieval engineers, ML platform/MLOps/SRE, data scientists transitioning to production ML, AI product managers & tech‑lead candidates targeting roles in the UK.

Why Machine Learning Careers in the UK Are Becoming More Multidisciplinary

Machine learning (ML) has moved from research labs into mainstream UK businesses. From healthcare diagnostics to fraud detection, autonomous vehicles to recommendation engines, ML underpins critical services and consumer experiences. But the skillset required of today’s machine learning professionals is no longer purely technical. Employers increasingly seek multidisciplinary expertise: not only coding, algorithms & statistics, but also knowledge of law, ethics, psychology, linguistics & design. This article explores why UK machine learning careers are becoming more multidisciplinary, how these fields intersect with ML roles, and what both job-seekers & employers need to understand to succeed in a rapidly changing landscape.

Machine Learning Team Structures Explained: Who Does What in a Modern Machine Learning Department

Machine learning is now central to many advanced data-driven products and services across the UK. Whether you work in finance, healthcare, retail, autonomous vehicles, recommendation systems, robotics, or consumer applications, there’s a need for dedicated machine learning teams that can deliver models into production, maintain them, keep them secure, efficient, fair, and aligned with business objectives. If you’re hiring for or applying to ML roles via MachineLearningJobs.co.uk, this article will help you understand what roles are typically present in a mature machine learning department, how they collaborate through project lifecycles, what skills and qualifications UK employers look for, what the career paths and salaries are, current trends and challenges, and how to build an effective ML team.