Associate Data Scientist

Overview

An opening exists for an Associate Data Scientist to join the Data, Analytics and AI team at Rightmove. This position provides an opportunity for individuals at an early stage in their career to apply artificial intelligence and machine learning to practical challenges within the UK property market. Team members collaborate closely with experienced data scientists, machine learning engineers, and data engineers while receiving support and guidance to build foundational data science skills.

Requirements

Applicants must have a solid understanding of core machine learning concepts, including standard algorithms, evaluation metrics, and loss functions. Candidates should possess experience using Python and SQL acquired through academic work, projects, or early commercial experience, alongside familiarity with at least one machine learning library or framework such as scikit-learn, XGBoost, PyTorch, or TensorFlow. A working knowledge of descriptive statistics and data visualization is required, as is comfort using Git and basic development workflows. Additional helpful qualifications include a degree in a quantitative or STEM subject, prior project or internship experience, exposure to cloud platforms, and familiarity with hypothesis testing or A/B testing.

What you get

The organization provides a competitive compensation package alongside private medical insurance, a cash plan for dental, optical, and physiotherapy treatments, life insurance, and a contributory stakeholder pension. Employees receive 27 days of holiday plus two paid volunteering days each year, with options for holiday purchase schemes, travel loans, a bike to work scheme, and rental deposit loans. Paid leave is available for maternity, paternity, adoption, and fertility, and workers can access a range of discounts, an employee assistance plan, and charitable contribution matching.