At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop innovative data models to power cutting-edge products.
- Company: Join MarketCast, a top global marketing research provider trusted by major brands.
- Benefits: Enjoy 29 days annual leave, flexitime, and work-from-home options.
- Other info: Collaborate with a talented team and grow your career in a supportive culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact using AI and data science in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in data science with strong Python and machine learning skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We bring together the power of marketing research, technology, and AI to help brands maximise the impact of their advertising and unlock the power of long‑term growth. Trusted by the biggest brands, MarketCast has established itself as a top 10 global marketing research provider. Our marketing research helps clients find the right audiences to target, craft ad creative that resonates, and build long‑term brand fandom and customer loyalty.
At MarketCast, machine learning and AI are fundamental to how we deliver insight. We use a wide spectrum of algorithms and techniques from natural language processing and sentiment analysis to predictive modelling. By integrating AI models throughout our research process, we’re transforming how researchers work and how research gets done.
As a Sr Data Scientist embedded within the MarketCast Data Science Product team, you will be a core builder of the data science capabilities that power our products. Your focus will be on designing, developing, and iterating the models, methodologies, and analytical frameworks that sit at the heart of what MarketCast takes to market. You will work at the intersection of data science and product development, translating complex analytical thinking into scalable, repeatable product solutions.
Key Responsibilities:- Product‑Focused Model Development: Design, build, and validate statistical models, machine learning algorithms, and analytical frameworks that form the core of MarketCast's commercial product offerings.
- Research Methodology & Innovation: Develop and refine the methodologies and measurement approaches that underpin our products.
- Product Collaboration & Roadmap Input: Work as an embedded data science partner within the wider product team, contributing to product strategy and feature definition.
- Prototyping & Experimentation: Lead rapid prototyping and experimentation efforts to test and validate new product concepts.
- Data Infrastructure & Scalability: Collaborate with engineering to ensure models and pipelines support scalable, production‑grade deployment.
- Quality, Validation & Standards: Establish and uphold rigorous standards for model validation, testing, and quality assurance.
- Internal Enablement & Thought Leadership: Act as an internal subject matter expert on the data science capabilities embedded in our products.
- Mentorship & Team Development: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to more junior data scientists.
It'll be Helpful if You Have:
- Master's or Ph.D. degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
- 5+ years of experience in data science, with a track record of developing models or analytical products.
- Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and data pipeline tooling.
- Deep experience with machine learning techniques and Generative AI algorithms.
- Experience developing and validating data science solutions in a product or platform context.
- Solid understanding of experimental design, statistical inference, and model evaluation frameworks.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non‑technical stakeholders.
- Experience in the media, entertainment, or marketing research industry is a plus.
- Strong problem‑solving instincts and a genuine passion for building impactful solutions.
Our Vision: We are creating the most tech and data‑forward research business on the planet, where primary research, AI, and big data work together to solve complex marketing, content, and product development challenges.
Our Values:
- Radical Candor – Offering feedback that is honest and clear, rooted in genuine empathy and respect.
- Client Obsession – Maintaining an unwavering focus on understanding and exceeding client needs.
- Unmatched Expertise – Delivering innovative, tailored solutions to complex client challenges.
Benefits: In addition to your salary, MarketCast offers a competitive total rewards package including generous annual leave, flexitime, a suite of benefits, and professional growth opportunities.
MarketCast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or beliefs, sex and sexual orientation.
