Data Scientist

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Data Scientist

Date Posted: 2026-09-19

Location: Abbey Hey, Greater Manchester, GB, M18 8

Application Deadline: 2026-10-18

Job Description

Data Scientist – Machine Learning Manchester | Hybrid (2 days in office) | Up to £70,000

We are hiring a Data Scientist for a specialist AI and machine learning company that takes research-grade models into production for international clients in the UK, Europe, and the US.

This is a hands-on role. You will design, build, and deploy ML solutions end to end – from exploration and experimentation through to models that are actually used.

The role

  • Design and develop CV, ML, and AI models (predictive, classification, recommendation, and LLM-based)
  • Select and optimise algorithms, including regression, tree-based methods, and neural networks
  • Integrate models into production environments, cloud or on-premise
  • Clean data, engineer features, and validate models
  • Work with clients and internal teams to turn analysis into decisions

What you will need

  • 3+ years in data analysis, computer vision, machine learning, or statistical modelling
  • Practical experience deploying ML models
  • Strong Python (NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn, matplotlib, plus PyTorch or TensorFlow)
  • Solid statistics and data preparation
  • SQL and Git
  • Comfortable working on Windows or Linux
  • Fluent English for international collaboration
  • Useful, not essential: LLMs or time series, Computer Vision, Docker, MLflow, Airflow, AWS, GCP or Azure, Research / R&D background, Experience in cross-functional or international teams

What they offer

  • Production AI work with real operational impact
  • International client exposure
  • Hybrid working – two days a week in the Manchester office
  • Salary up to £65,000
  • A practical, engineering-led culture

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Posted: September 25th, 2026