Senior Data Scientist

Who we are 

Tractable is an Artificial Intelligence company bringing the speed and insight of Applied AI to visual assessment. Trained on millions of data points, our AI-powered solutions connect everyone involved in insurance, repairs, and sales of homes and cars – helping people work faster and smarter, while reducing friction and waste.

Founded in 2014, Tractable is now the AI tool of choice for world-leading insurance and automotive companies. Our solutions unlock the potential of Applied AI to transform the whole recovery ecosystem, from assessing damage and accelerating claims and repairs to recycling parts. They help make response to recovery up to ten times faster – even after full-scale disasters like floods and hurricanes. 

Tractable has a world-class culture, backed up by our team, making us a global employer of choice!

We're a diverse team, uniting individuals of over 40 different nationalities and from varied backgrounds, with machine learning researchers and motor engineers collaborating together on a daily basis. We empower each team member to have tangible impact and grow their own scope by intentionally building a culture centred around collaboration, transparency, autonomy and continuous learning.

We're seeking a Senior Data Scientist to lead the delivery of real-world AI solutions across industries like insurance and automotive. You'll drive end-to-end ML development—from scalable pipelines to production deployment—while mentoring teammates and collaborating with enterprise partners to deliver business impact.

Your impact

• Architect Solutions: Design and optimise scalable ML systems, focusing on computer vision and NLP/LLM applications
• Build & Deploy Models: Develop and productionise deep learning models using Python and modern ML frameworks
• Lead Cross-Functionally: Align research, engineering, and product goals through hands-on leadership
• Mentor & Guide: Support junior team members and promote best practices in ML development
• Engage Customers: Collaborate directly with enterprise clients to ensure seamless integration of AI solutions
• Drive Innovation: Evaluate and implement new AI tools and methodologies to enhance performance and scalability

What you'll need to be successful

• Applied AI Expertise: 5+ years building ML systems, especially in computer vision or NLP/LLM
• Strong Python & ML Skills: Proficiency in Python and ML libraries (e.g. PyTorch, TensorFlow)
• Production Experience: Hands-on experience deploying ML models in production environments
• Cloud & Data Engineering: Knowledge of cloud platforms (ideally AWS) and scalable data pipelines
• Collaboration & Communication: Ability to work across teams and communicate complex ideas clearly
• Problem-Solving Mindset: Analytical thinking and a focus on continuous improvement

Preferred experience

• Industry Impact: Experience applying AI in insurance, automotive, or similar sectors
• LLM/NLP Expertise: Background in large language models or conversational AI
• Scalable Product Delivery: Proven success scaling ML solutions in production
• Leadership: Track record of mentorship and technical leadership in data science teams

Diversity commitment

At Tractable, we are committed to building a diverse team and inclusive workplace where people’s varied backgrounds and experiences are valued and recognised. 

We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and offer equal opportunities without discrimination.