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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Entry
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45
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130
24 jobs
Senior
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Lead
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Director
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Forward Deployed AI Engineer

This role involves working directly with end clients to deploy an AI and knowledge graph platform, leading technical delivery from scoping to production rollout. You will design and build AI-driven workflows, integrate knowledge graph data into customer environments, and collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Harnham - Data and Analytics Recruitment London, United Kingdom £80,000 – £130,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent Flexible

Senior Forensics Analytics Manager

This role involves leading complex forensic and regulatory investigations, managing multidisciplinary teams, and designing data and AI solutions. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and clients, driving business development and handling large datasets in regulated environments.

Harnham - Data and Analytics Recruitment London, United Kingdom £95,000 – £105,000 pa
Permanent Clearance Required
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Software Engineer

This role involves developing and integrating high-impact AI solutions in the defence sector, focusing on cloud and edge computing systems. You'll work across the full software lifecycle, building robust, scalable applications in production environments using modern engineering practices. Collaboration with Machine Learning Engineers and Data Scientists is central, with deployment on Kubernetes and bare metal infrastructure.

Faculty AI London, United Kingdom
Remote Permanent Flexible Clearance Required
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Senior Software Engineer

As a Senior Software Engineer in Faculty AI's Defence team, you will lead backend and edge/IoT engineering, bridge the gap between machine learning research and production-grade software, and mentor fellow engineers. You will work on high-impact, critical projects that provide immediate value to clients in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Faculty AI London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent Flexible Clearance Required
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Product Designer (Staff/Principal-level)

This role involves leading the design of Synthesia’s core video creation and editing experience, focusing on making the platform accessible and powerful for a broad user base. Responsibilities include setting design direction, influencing product decisions, and improving collaboration and iteration within the editor.

Synthesia London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent
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Customer Success Manager - Spanish + Italian Speaking

As a Customer Success Manager, you will focus on building and maintaining strong relationships with Spanish and Italian-speaking clients, ensuring they derive maximum value from Synthesia’s AI video platform. You will work closely with the sales team to create a seamless onboarding experience and drive client retention and growth.

Synthesia London, United Kingdom
Remote Permanent
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Senior Staff Software Engineer - Unity Catalog Runtime Enforcement

RDQ127R176At Databricks, we are passionate about enabling data teams to solve the world's toughest problems — from making the next mode of transportation a reality to accelerating the development of medical breakthroughs. We do this by building and running the...

Databricks London, United Kingdom
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Global Account Manager - Pharmaceutical Industry

As a Global Account Manager for a leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology organization, you will drive the strategic relationship and adoption of Databricks solutions across global operations. You will work closely with key stakeholders to understand business needs, design impactful data and AI use cases, and expand Databricks' presence within the organization.

Databricks London, United Kingdom
On-site 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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