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VML

Data Scientist

On site

London, United Kingdom

Full Time

25-03-2025

Job Specifications

Role type: Full time

Location: UK or Greece

Preferred start date: ASAP

LIFE AS A SATALIAN

As an organisation, we push the boundaries of data science, optimisation and artificial intelligence to solve the most complex problems in the industry. Satalia is a community of individuals devoted to working on diverse and challenging projects, allowing you to flex your technical skills whilst working with a tight-knit team of high performing colleagues.

Led by our founder and WPP Chief AI Officer Daniel Hulme, Satalia's ambition is to become a decentralised organisation of the future. Today, this involves developing tools and processes to liberate and automate manual repetitive tasks, with a focus on freedom, transparency and trust. At the core of our thinking is an approach to wellbeing and inclusivity. We unpack human behaviour and unpick prejudice to ensure a safe and inviting environment. We offer truly flexible working and allow our employees to find the working practice that makes them most productive. At Satalia, your opinion matters and your achievements are celebrated.

THE ROLE

We are investing massively in developing next-generation AI tools for multimodal datasets and a wide range of applications. We are building large scale, enterprise grade solutions and serving these innovations to our clients and WPP agency partners.

As a member of our data science team, you will work alongside world-class talent in an environment that not only fosters innovation but also personal and professional growth. You will be at the forefront of AI, leveraging multimodal datasets to build groundbreaking solutions over a multi-year roadmap. Your contributions will directly shape cutting-edge AI products and services that make a tangible impact for FTSE 100 clients.

It is a great time to be joining as the industry transforms itself in what we believe is a generational moment for technology and AI.

We are hiring across all experience levels in data science, from entry-level to seasoned professionals, and offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience and skills.

Your Responsibilities

Develop and leverage state-of-the-art algorithms and libraries to solve complex problems for our clients.
Collaborate with Satalia and WPP Product teams on advanced AI features for marketing applications
Analyse large multi-modal datasets to extract insights and features that can be used by downstream AI models.
Develop integrated AI solutions by combining fine-tuned LLMs, machine learning models, and custom algorithms to address complex marketing challenges.
Stay abreast of the latest trends in AI research and integrate them into our products and services
Communicate technical challenges and solutions to non-technical stakeholders and team members.

Minimum Qualifications / Skills

Experience in machine learning, with a strong knowledge of algorithms and principles.
Proven track record of building and deploying machine learning models into production.
Hands-on experience with both structured and unstructured data.
Experience with deep learning models for either computer vision or natural language processing.
Proficiency with the Python programming language.
Knowledge of Git and collaboration principles.
Strong communication and presentation skills.

WE OFFER

Development - annual development budget to upskill yourself
Benefits - Health insurance, life assurance, income protection, enhanced pension
Remote working - cafe, bedroom, beach - wherever works
Impactful projects - focus on bringing meaningful social and environmental change
People oriented culture - wellbeing is a priority, as is being a nice person
Truly flexible working hours - school pick up, volunteering, gym - no problem
Generous leave - 27 days' holiday plus bank holidays and enhanced family leave
Transparent and open culture - you will be listened to and heard
Annual bonus - when Satalia does well, we all do well

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of our wider community. Please let us know at any time if you require reasonable adjustments to your interview process and feel free to let us know the pronouns you use.

By applying to Satalia you are expressly giving your consent for the collection and use of your information as described within our Satalia Recruitment Privacy Policy . In addition, please note that background checks are included as part of our onboarding process.

Good luck!

About the Company

VML is a global powerhouse born from the unification of Wunderman Thompson and VMLY&R — two of the world's most powerful and accomplished creative agencies with complementary capabilities and geographic strengths. We have an industry-unique opportunity to provide our client partners with a fully integrated offering across brand experience, customer experience and commerce practices — powered by deep data and technology experience. For more information, visit www.vml.com. Know more

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