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.

By seniority
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Entry
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45
3 jobs
Mid
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130
24 jobs
Senior
45
300
48 jobs
Lead
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19 jobs
Director
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200
7 jobs
Live jobs

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Senior Manager - Insurance

This role involves leading and mentoring cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end AI projects for clients in highly regulated sectors, particularly commercial and specialty insurance. The Senior Manager will act as a strategic consultant, driving project delivery, managing client relationships, and identifying new business opportunities. They will translate complex technical challenges into actionable business solutions using structured problem-solving and Agile methodologies.

Faculty AI London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent
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Product Marketing Manager, Release Marketing

This role involves owning the product release process, from planning to execution, ensuring smooth communication and coordination between Product, Marketing, and GTM teams. Responsibilities include maintaining the product roadmap, defining release readiness processes, and building scalable systems to enhance launch efficiency and impact.

Synthesia London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent Part-time
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Senior Data Scientist

As a Senior Data Scientist, you will lead high-impact AI projects, define data science approaches, and mentor junior colleagues. You will work on-site with defence clients 2-4 days per week, designing robust software architectures and building client relationships.

Faculty AI London, United Kingdom
Remote Permanent Flexible Clearance Required
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Solutions Consultant (Italian Speaking)

This role involves developing and executing training and education strategies to help customers quickly realize value from Synthesia's AI video platform. You will create engaging content, define the onboarding process, and collaborate with internal teams to drive product adoption and customer success.

Synthesia London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent
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Engineering Manager - Lakebase Storage

As an Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of experts in storage technology, distributed systems, and Rust to build and scale mission-critical Lakebase services on the Databricks Platform. You will drive continuous delivery, manage the rollout of storage services, and ensure operational excellence in a 24/7 environment.

Databricks London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent
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Staff Software Engineer - Backend

As a Staff Software Engineer - Backend, you will join Databricks' London office as a founding member of the team building the Lakehouse Platform. You will work on distributed systems, service architecture, and data storage solutions, ensuring reliability and performance for large-scale data workloads.

Databricks London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent
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Enterprise Account Executive DACH

This role involves driving annual recurring revenue by acquiring and expanding enterprise clients in the DACH region using value-based, methodological sales techniques. The candidate will prospect into strategic accounts, deliver compelling ROI-focused solutions using AI video technology, and collaborate with customer success teams to ensure adoption and growth. The position operates within a high-growth SaaS environment focused on transforming enterprise communication through AI.

Synthesia London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent
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Machine Learning Engineer

As a Machine Learning Engineer, you will work on delivering bespoke AI solutions for diverse clients, focusing on scalable software architecture and best practices. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure technical feasibility and timely delivery of production-grade ML systems, while also acting as a technical advisor to clients and partners.

Faculty AI London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent Flexible Clearance Required
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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