Principal Data Scientist jobs in Edinburgh

You will play a key role in developing and implementing Optum UK’s data science capabilities in the UK.

You will take ownership of the UK’s data science function, this will include providing strategic and technical direction, team building and communicating with senior stakeholders across the business.

Principal Product Data Scientist We are looking for an experienced Principal Product Data Scientist to join a global technology organisation. This is a senior leadership role where you will set the vision, shape the technical direction, and deliver strategic impact through innovative analytical solutions. What you will do As the most senior technical leader in the Product Data Science...

You will be instrumental in shaping the future of how humans interact with technology through intelligent language understanding and generation.

About the job Our client is a pioneering biotech dedicated to unlocking extracellular biology to develop transformative therapies in fibrosis and oncology. We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Scientist to drive target validation within our discovery pipeline. In this role, you will apply advanced molecular biology, histology, and immunofluorescence approaches to confirm and characterise...

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

Social network you want to login/join with:A growing player in the ESG space is looking for a Data Scientist, with experience in the risk space, to shape and deliver analytics capabilities for their risk and ESG-focused product. This is a chance to join a data-led business with an abundance of unique internal datasets and real appetite to explore external sources to enhance its insight-driven...

Senior Data Scientist (Contract) – Applied ML | AI | Optimisation Remote | UK/EU Time Zones | B2B/Outside IR35 *One-stage Interviews are taking place next week We’re hiring a Senior Data Scientist for a long-term contract with a scaling digital platform that’s investing heavily in its data and AI capability. This is a hands-on, applied ML role where you’ll work on production-grade models that...

Wood Mackenzie is the global data and analytics business for the renewables, energy, and natural resources industries. Enhanced by technology. Enriched by human intelligence. In an ever-changing world, companies and governments need reliable and actionable insight to lead the transition to a sustainable future. That’s why we cover the entire supply chain with unparalleled breadth and depth,...

- Data Scientist - Initial 6-month contract - £475 to £500 per day - Outside IR35 - Remote Working (+ occasional site visits) The Opportunity ISR are supporting a major UK Government Agency seeking an experienced Data Scientist to help shape and expand their data and analytics capabilities. You’ll play a key role in designing and delivering advanced data models, integrating new sources of...

Senior Data Scientist (Marketing Mix Modelling (MMM), A/B Tests, Causal Inference) Employment Type: Contract (Outside IR35) Length: 12 months Contract Rate: 500 - 550 We’re looking for someone who enjoys solving complex problems at the intersection of data, marketing, and technology. You’ll play a key role in building models, experiments, and optimisation tools that help shape how marketing...

Your new company This cutting-edge data science firm is driving transformation in life sciences through methodological excellence and innovation. Its research division is a hub for scientific exploration, where novel statistical techniques are developed to tackle some of the most pressing challenges in genomics and drug discovery. The organisation values intellectual curiosity, cross-disciplinary...

Senior Data Scientist Remote (quarterly travel to London) Up to £75,000 We are working with a well-established media group with a diverse portfolio of household brands spanning publishing, entertainment, and digital products. The business is investing heavily in analytics and data, with the aim of transforming how customers experience their products and services. You’ll be the first Data...

Data Scientist (Pricing & Forecasting) - Paying up to £80k + 10% bonus - Fully remote - office in London if preferred. One of La Fosse’s best clients who are an industry leader within the entertainment space are currently hiring for a talented Data Scientist to join the team. Even though this company are a global brand, you will be joining a small team of 4/5 and will have a lot of...

Remote Role – Central London Office This is a fully remote role but you MUST be UK based and not require a visa to work. Lead R Data Scientist - Sustainability The Organisation Our client develops cutting-edge navigator software for the global agricultural sector, helping farmers transition toward more sustainable practices through science-backed analytics. Their software provides direct...

Principal Data Architect (Data & Analytics) Excellent Salary, Bonus & Package Edinburgh (Hybrid, 3 days per week in the office) Permanent Posted Tue 28 Oct 2025 CVs ASAP Flex start date, Nov 25 – Apr 26 Meraki Talent are actively looking for a Principal Data Architect (Data & Analytics) to join their well-regarded global client who are investing heavily in technology. The Principal Data...

J ob Title - Principal Electrical Engineer ( Data Centres) Joining Arup Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. Data Centres are increasingly becoming a core component of our vital infrastructure. Their operators must therefore ensure the longevity of their sites, optimise them for mission-critical tasks...

You will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects within this fast paced sector, collaborating with Colocation Providers, End Users and Enterprise clients across the UK and across EMEA. WSP are currently involved in numerous projects across data centres and related facilities.

Data Scientist | Fully Remote | Health and Wellbeing We’re hiring an Data Scientist to help build and ship ML and LLM features in a regulated environment with sensitive data. You’ll work with engineering to move models from idea to production. Tech Stack: Python, scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow/Keras, LangChain, Pydantic, Spark, Kafka, Databricks, MLflow, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes. Salary:...

You will have the opportunity to work independently and contribute to high-impact projects within a collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities:

About the Opportunity We are partnered with an exciting Therapeutics scaleup. They need a Data Scientist with proven experience in building and managing data infrastructure & workflows for complex biomedical datasets. Experience of working with pre-clinical / clinical data within medical device development. We are looking for a Principal Data Scientist to join our team. This is a full-time...