Hiring: Data Scientist

Hiring: Data Scientist

Full-Time 59400 - 72600 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Understanding Recruitment

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Design and deploy live forecasting models to optimise energy flows.
  • Company: High-calibre climate tech startup on a mission to decarbonise the grid.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, equity options, and a fast-paced work environment.
  • Other info: Join a dynamic team and shape the future of energy markets.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on the energy transition while working with top-tier professionals.
  • Qualifications: Exceptional academic background in Maths, Physics, Engineering, or CS; strong Python coding skills.

The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 £ per year.

We’re a high-calibre climate tech startup on a mission to decarbonise the grid. Backed by top-tier VCs and founded by ex-traders and quants, we’re building the real-time infrastructure that optimises energy flows across markets. Now, we’re hiring a Data Scientist to design, build, and deploy live forecasting models that will help reshape the energy system.

The Opportunity

  • Solve complex forecasting problems using high-frequency, noisy datasets
  • Work directly with traders, engineers, and market experts to deliver models into production
  • Shape both product direction and strategy in a mission-led, fast-paced environment
  • Earn competitive compensation with meaningful equity in a high-growth startup

What We’re Looking For

  • Exceptional academic background (Maths, Physics, Engineering, or CS) from Oxbridge, Imperial, or top global equivalents
  • Hands-on experience in time-series analysis, forecasting, or signal processing
  • Strong coding ability (Python) with clean, production-ready practices
  • A systems-level thinker who combines technical depth with commercial awareness
  • (Bonus) Exposure to energy markets, trading, or large-scale optimisation problems

If you’re a data scientist with a top-tier quantitative background who thrives in high-bar environments (startups, big tech, finance) and wants to drive impact on the energy transition, we should talk.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Information Technology

Industries: Technology, Information and Media and Energy Technology

Location: London, United Kingdom

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We think you need these skills to ace Hiring: Data Scientist

Time-Series Analysis
Forecasting
Signal Processing
Python Programming
Production-Ready Coding Practices
Systems Thinking
Commercial Awareness