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
354
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
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300
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Lead
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Director
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200
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Lead Product Designer

This role involves leading the design vision for AI-driven products in the life sciences sector, translating complex user workflows and client ecosystems into intuitive design strategies. The designer will champion evidence-based, human-centric design while mentoring junior talent and shaping best practices across a consulting team. Collaboration with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders is central to delivering impactful, responsible AI solutions for healthcare challenges.

Faculty AI London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent
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Senior Software Engineer

This role involves working on the Faculty Frontier platform, a cutting-edge AI product that unifies decision intelligence with AI agents. You will tackle complex technical challenges, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and lead the technical delivery of customer-facing projects while mentoring junior engineers.

Faculty AI London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent
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Software Engineer, Front End Leaning (Accessibility)

This role involves owning the accessibility roadmap and delivering key initiatives such as baseline audits, remediation, and CI automation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed accessibility into workflows, run user testing with assistive technologies, and design AI-assisted tooling for scalable audits.

Synthesia London, United Kingdom
Remote Permanent
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Enterprise Account Executive

The Enterprise Account Executive will manage the full sales cycle for large enterprises (1,000-10,000 employees), including landing new clients, expanding existing relationships, and using MEDDPICC to qualify opportunities. The role involves building detailed account plans, identifying top targets, and driving revenue growth in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Synthesia London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent
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Senior Solutions Architect - Lakewatch

Requisition ID: FEQ427R217Sr. Solutions Architect (Lakewatch - EMEA)The Solutions Architect (Lakewatch) team executes on Databricks’ strategic Product Operating Model that provides enhanced focus on earlier stage, highly prioritized product lines in order to establish product market fit, and set the...

Databricks London, United Kingdom
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Principal Machine Learning Engineer

As a Principal Machine Learning Engineer, you will lead the design and implementation of sophisticated AI systems for financial institutions, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and aligned with industry standards. You will also guide the technical direction of the company’s flagship projects and provide expert advice across business units.

Faculty AI London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent
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Lead Data Scientist - Customer Development

In this role, you will lead the technical development of Faculty's Frontier product, designing and implementing AI-powered computational twins to optimize client decision-making. You will guide project teams, partner with clients, and mentor junior data scientists while staying current with AI advancements.

Faculty AI London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent
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Principal Data Scientist

A Principal Data Scientist will lead high-impact AI projects for financial services clients, driving technical innovation in machine learning and Generative AI. The role involves mentoring teams, developing shared frameworks, and delivering scalable solutions in a regulated environment. Thought leadership through publications and client engagement is a key expectation.

Faculty AI London, United Kingdom
Hybrid 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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