▷ [11/04/2025] Principal Senior Data Scientist

Package description Principal Senior Data Scientist -NLP (Req. 21462) Salary range: Up to £118,000 Contract type:permanent contract Location: London or Salford based Ourcomprehensive benefits package includes: 1. An employer pensioncontribution of up to 10% 2. 26 days’ annual leave (based on fulltime hours) + bank holidays and the option to buy/sell additionaldays 3. Contributory lifestyle benefit options including discountsat hundreds of retailers, cycle to work scheme, discounted gymmemberships and healthcare schemes 4. Employee assistance andwell-being programmes 5. Learning and development tailored to yourrole – this could include industry recognised qualifications,coaching and mentoring 6. An inclusive and diverse environment withopportunities to join staff networks including: Women’s Network,National Disability Networks and many more. Family friendlyflexible working arrangements, such as hybrid working, job sharing,flexitime and compressed hours can be requested. We welcomecandidates from all backgrounds and especially welcome individualsfrom underrepresented groups. If you require any reasonableadjustments at any time, please let us know by contacting us with the job reference in thesubject. Job introduction BBC R&D’s AI Research Applied Area isfocussed on the use of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligenceacross the BBC. AI Research works closely with other BBC R&DApplied Research Areas, BBC Product and Technology Groups andsenior business stakeholders across the BBC to accelerate MachineLearning based innovation. Reporting to the Head of AI Research,the Senior Principal Data Scientist will lead a team of machinelearning researchers focusing on natural language processing. As aSenior Principal Data Scientist, you will play a key role indriving technical excellence and innovation. You will lead a teamof machine learning scientists, providing mentorship and technicalguidance while ensuring that the team’s work aligns with businessobjectives. This is a hands-on role that involves active hands-oncontribution. Interview process 1. HackerRank test for initialscreening 2. Machine Learning system design interview 3. MachineLearning breadth and depth interview 4. BBC culture fit and valuesalignment interview Main responsibilities 1. Provide technicalleadership for projects involving fine tuning / alignment of largelanguage models 2. Lead the design and development of scalablegenerative language and multimodal models and algorithms. 3. Mentorand guide a team of individual contributors, fostering a culture ofexcellence and continuous improvement. 4. Set clear expectationsand create a positive work environment, collaborating closely withengineering and management teams. 5. Contribute to the AI ResearchTeam’s portfolio by publishing novel research in top-tier journalsand conferences. Are you the right candidate 1. Ph.D. in MachineLearning, Computer Science or a related field. 2. 7+ years ofexperience in machine learning, with a focus on NLP. 3. Proventrack record of research excellence and innovation in computervision or NLP. 4. Deep understanding of machine learning systems,from concept through to deployment, with the ability to communicateeffectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 5.Proficiency with machine learning frameworks, such as PyTorch orTensorFlow. 6. Strong expertise in deep learning algorithms, modelarchitectures, and the AI development lifecycle. 7. Hands-onexperience with the latest technologies and models in NLP. 8.Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with softwaredevelopment best practices. 9. Excellent verbal and writtencommunication skills. 10. Passion for innovation. About the BBC TheBBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitablealternative employment within the BBC for different reasons andthey will be given priority consideration ahead of otherapplicants. Priority consideration means for those employeesseeking redeployment their application will be considered alongsideanyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals beingconsidered who are not at risk. We don’t focus simply on what we do– we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave areimportant to us. Please make sure you’ve read about our values andbehaviours here. Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a workingenvironment where we value and respect every individual's uniquecontribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achievetheir full potential. We want to attract the broadest range oftalented people to be part of the BBC – whether that’s tocontribute to our programming or our wide range of non-productionroles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are torespond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We arecommitted to equality of opportunity and welcome applications fromindividuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background,religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requestsfor all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, pleaseclick here. #J-18808-Ljbffr