Data Scientist

Data Scientist

Date Posted: 2026-09-19

Location: Abbey Hey, Greater Manchester, GB, M18 8

Application Deadline: 2026-10-18

Job Description

Data Scientist - Machine Learning Manchester | Hybrid (2 days in office) | Up to £70,000

We are hiring a Data Scientist for a specialist AI and machine learning company that takes research-grade models into production for international clients in the UK, Europe, and the US.

This is a hands-on role. You will design, build, and deploy ML solutions end to end - from exploration and experimentation through to models that are actually used.

The role

• Design and develop CV, ML, and AI models (predictive, classification, recommendation, and LLM-based)


• Select and optimise algorithms, including regression, tree-based methods, and neural networks


• Integrate models into production environments, cloud or on-premise


• Clean data, engineer features, and validate models


• Work with clients and internal teams to turn analysis into decisions

What you will need

• 3+ years in data analysis, computer vision, machine learning, or statistical modelling


• Practical experience deploying ML models


• Strong Python (NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn, matplotlib, plus PyTorch or TensorFlow)


• Solid statistics and data preparation


• SQL and Git


• Comfortable working on Windows or Linux


• Fluent English for international collaboration


• Useful, not essential: LLMs or time series, Computer Vision, Docker, MLflow, Airflow, AWS, GCP or Azure, Research / R&D background, Experience in cross-functional or international teams

What they offer

• Production AI work with real operational impact


• International client exposure


• Hybrid working - two days a week in the Manchester office


• Salary up to £65,000


• A practical, engineering-led culture