- Pay
- $68–88k
- Where
- Washington DC, England, GB · GB
- Level
- Mid
An exceptional opportunity for a senior Applied Data Scientist to shape the future of AI & Technology in Washington DC.
AI & Technology companies in Washington DC are scaling fast, and the ones growing sustainably need Applied Data Scientists who can turn messy real-world data into decisions people actually trust.
This role sits inside an established but growing SME, a business with 51-250 people that's past the chaos of a startup but still small enough that your work gets noticed.
You'll be building models that ship, not models that sit in a notebook.
Here's what you'll be doing: Design, build and validate machine learning models that solve genuine business problems, not academic ones Translate ambiguous stakeholder requests into clear data science questions with measurable outcomes Clean, structure and interrogate large datasets to surface patterns that inform product and commercial decisions Deploy models into production pipelines and monitor their performance over time Present findings to technical and non-technical audiences, adjusting the message without losing the substance Collaborate with engineering, product and leadership teams to keep data science work tied to real priorities Here are the skills you'll need: Several years' hands-on experience as an Applied Data Scientist or in a closely related role Strong Python skills, with working knowledge of standard ML libraries (scikit-learn, PyTorch or TensorFlow) Solid grounding in statistics and experimental design.
You should be able to defend your methodology, not just your results Experience with SQL and handling data at scale Clear written and verbal communication.
Senior stakeholders need answers, not jargon Comfort working independently within a structured process, and the judgement to know when to flag a problem upward Key perks and benefits: Salary of $67,500 to $87,500, with a bonus scheme attached Private medical insurance and pension contribution Hybrid working arrangement based in Washington DC Generous annual leave and genuine flexibility around how you structure your week Defined career path with real room to grow as the company scales Why pursue a career in AI & Technology?
Few sectors reward sharp, curious people as consistently as AI & Technology does right now.
Demand for Applied Data Scientists keeps climbing, and Washington DC has become one of the more interesting hubs for it, with a mix of established players and ambitious SMEs competing for the same talent.
Get good at this work and you won't struggle for options.
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