Overview

Data Scientist – Climate & Energy Tech | London (Hybrid)

Are you a Data Scientist comfortable shipping production code? A fast-growing startup is building the software backbone for a decarbonised energy system and is looking for a Data Scientist eager to make a real impact. Their technology shifts energy use to times when electricity is cheaper and greener, controlling vehicle charging, heating systems, and home batteries. Machine learning models predict demand and manage tens of thousands of energy assets in real time. Backed by leading investors, the team is scaling quickly. This role offers:

• High ownership and the chance to shape a close-knit engineering culture
• Hard technical challenges with immediate commercial and environmental value
• Direct involvement in both product and engineering decisions

What you’ll work on

• Write production-grade Python code and ship quickly
• Design and deploy models for prediction and real-time optimisation
• Collaborate across teams, from Figma prototypes to live deployments

Role details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering, Information Technology, and Science
• Industries: Data Infrastructure and Analytics, Software Development, and Technology, Information and Media

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