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Lead Data Scientist (Model Developer) / Deep Learning Practitioner

Nottingham, Eng💼 Full-time🗓 2026-05-07 → 2026-07-30

Core

Leading the development of proprietary deep learning models to enhance underwriting capabilities and improve predictive power for core lending.

Role type

Senior IC deep learning practitioner (model developer)

Builds

Production deep learning models for underwriting and lending

Domain

Financial services / Machine Learning / Deep Learning

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Deep learning model development, neural network architecture design (LSTMs, RNNs, Transformers), Python, SQL, statistical analysis, probability theory, multi-modal data processing, GPU training

Preferred skills

Experience with sequential data (time series, language models), mentoring junior team members, setting technical direction, bridging R&D with in-market results

Technologies

PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face Transformers

Responsibilities

Lead development of next-generation deep learning approaches for underwriting models, build sophisticated neural networks to transform raw inputs into predictive features, collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize initiatives and drive prototypes to production, manage code quality and software engineering best practices, work cross-functionally on business initiatives

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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