Data Science Jobs in London

The UK's financial and tech hub, home to a vast array of data science roles across industries.

Open roles
353
Salary range
£28k – £300k
Hiring companies
85

London is the epicentre of the UK's data science ecosystem, boasting a diverse range of opportunities in finance, tech, healthcare, and more. Major financial institutions, tech scaleups, and research-heavy startups all vie for top data science talent, making it a dynamic and competitive market. The city's blend of established corporations and innovative startups ensures a rich variety of roles, from data analysts and business intelligence (BI) analysts to data scientists and statisticians. While many roles are based in central London, there is a growing trend towards hybrid and remote work, offering flexibility to professionals.

Salary on the board

£28k – £300k

Based on advertised midpoints across the 106 priced listings posted in the last 12 months. Base salary only.

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Lead
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BI Manager

This role involves leading the development and management of BI capabilities, translating business needs into scalable Power BI solutions, and working closely with market teams and backend engineering. The focus is on delivering high-impact insights and improving data governance across international markets.

Harnham - Data and Analytics Recruitment London, United Kingdom £80,000 – £100,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent

Senior Marketing Analyst

In this role, you will analyse large-scale marketing data to identify trends and opportunities, optimise campaign performance, and support the development of Marketing Mix Models. You will work closely with clients and cross-functional teams to present actionable insights and drive business growth.

Harnham - Data and Analytics Recruitment London, United Kingdom £45,000 – £60,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent
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Staff Backend Engineer, Avatars

This role involves working on the core systems powering avatars and generative media, a critical area of Synthesia’s AI video platform. You will take ownership of system design and architecture, ensuring scalability, reliability, and extensibility. Key responsibilities include designing systems for avatar versions, sharing, personalisation, and integration with voice and video pipelines, while collaborating closely with product, design, R&D, and adjacent teams.

Synthesia London, United Kingdom
Remote Permanent
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Staff Fullstack Engineer, Avatars

This role involves developing end-to-end product features for Synthesia’s Avatars and Generative Media domain. You will design and deliver features that combine frontend, backend, and AI model capabilities, working closely with product and design teams to translate user problems into reliable and intuitive solutions.

Synthesia London, United Kingdom £130,000 pa
Remote Permanent
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Senior User Researcher

Why Faculty?We established Faculty in 2014 because we thought that AI would be the most important technology of our time. Since then, we’ve worked with over 350 global customers to transform their performance through human-centric AI. You can read about...

Faculty AI London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent
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Lead Machine Learning Engineer

As a Lead Machine Learning Engineer, you will set the technical direction for complex AI projects, design and maintain scalable ML systems, and lead a team of engineers. You will also drive innovation, mentor team members, and act as a technical expert for clients, ensuring successful project delivery and adoption of new technologies.

Faculty AI London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent
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Lead Solutions Architect (Digital Natives Business)

REQ ID: FEQ227R147Location: London, UKRecruiter: Dina HussainAt Databricks, our core values are at the heart of everything we do; creating a culture of proactiveness and a customer-centric mindset guides us to create a unified platform that makes data and AI...

Databricks London, United Kingdom
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Account Executive - FSI Enterprise Growth

At Snowflake, we are powering the era of the agentic enterprise. To usher in this new era, we seek AI-native thinkers across every function who are energized by the opportunity to reinvent how they work. You don’t just use tools;...

Snowflake London, United Kingdom
Permanent
The scene

Hiring in London

London's data science job market is highly competitive, with a wide range of companies vying for top talent. Major financial institutions, tech scaleups, and research-heavy startups all offer exciting opportunities. The city's status as a global financial hub means that data science roles in finance are particularly prevalent, but there are also significant opportunities in tech and healthcare.

The trend towards hybrid and remote work has made London's data science jobs more accessible to a broader pool of candidates. This flexibility is particularly appealing to professionals who value a better work-life balance. However, the high cost of living in London remains a consideration for many.

FAQs

Common questions

  • Finance, tech, and healthcare are the primary industries hiring data scientists in London.

  • While many roles are based in central London, remote and hybrid work options are increasingly common.

  • Python, R, SQL, and machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch are widely used.

  • Salaries in London are generally higher due to the city's high cost of living and competitive job market. For specific salary ranges, refer to the salary section on this page.

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