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Data Scientist

WheelyLondon, England, United KingdomData Science
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Salary
£90K - £110K GBP
Job type
Full-time
Posted
13 Jan 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Wheely is seeking a talented Data Scientist to join its team in London, England. This exciting office-based position suits analytical professionals with a strong STEM background who want to build and deploy machine learning models for premium transportation.

Role Overview

Wheely is hiring mid-level and senior data science professionals to handle the full lifecycle of machine learning projects from initial research to production deployment. Team members will collaborate across departments to solve complex transportation challenges. This position is located in West London and requires office presence four days per week.

Key Responsibilities

Work alongside engineers, product managers, and designers to address open-ended business problems.
Research, develop prototypes, and release machine learning models directly into production environments.
Refine current algorithms while discovering new opportunities for model deployment and optimization.

Requirements

Solid academic credentials in a STEM discipline.
Minimum of two years of professional background in machine learning or data science for mid-level applicants, or five years for senior positions.
Deep understanding of probability and statistics.

Nice to Have

Background working with routing or geospatial data, which suits the Mapping team.
Experience in combinatorial optimization or operations research, ideal for the Pricing and Matching teams.
Practical knowledge of launching latency-sensitive or real-time machine learning architectures.

Skills and Tools

Large Language Models (LLM)
Probability and statistics
Machine learning deployment
Geospatial data and routing tools

Salary and Benefits

Annual salary ranging from £90,000 to £110,000 in GBP.
Employee stock options plan.
Private dental and medical insurance coverage.
Life and critical illness protection.
Top-tier MacBook Pro and a 4K display.
Monthly ride credits for Wheely services.
Cycle to Work program and professional development budget.
Relocation assistance, which includes visa sponsorship and financial allowances.

About the Company

Wheely transforms high-end transportation across major urban centers in the Middle East, the United States, and Europe by combining advanced technology with elite chauffeuring. Serving more than 100,000 active passengers and over 1,200 corporate clients, the profitable scale-up features $43 million in funding and annual revenues exceeding $100 million.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Wheely careers page to submit their application and personal information in accordance with company privacy guidelines.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary for the Data Scientist role at Wheely?

The annual salary ranges between £90,000 and £110,000.

Where is this job located?

This is an office-based position located in West London, England, requiring attendance four days a week with one remote day.

How much experience is required?

Mid-level applicants need at least 2 years of experience in data science or machine learning, while senior roles require 5+ years.

Does Wheely offer visa sponsorship for this position?

Yes, relocation support includes visa sponsorship and an allowance.

What benefits are included with this job?

Benefits include stock options, private medical and dental insurance, life and critical illness cover, monthly ride credits, a professional development stipend, and a Cycle to Work scheme.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Wheely careers page.

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