Data Scientist jobs in Reading
34 current data scientist openings in Reading, aggregated from public boards and linking straight to the employer's own posting. 17 employers are hiring across this list right now.
Working as a data scientist in Reading
The Thames Valley corridor holds a dense cluster of enterprise software and telecoms employers. Pay approaches London levels for some roles without London housing costs, and the commute into the city stays viable if you need both markets.
Most of the hiring in this list clusters around Green Park, Thames Valley Park and the town centre. Location on a posting is not always literal — check whether a role is genuinely on site, and whether "remote" means remote within the country or remote from anywhere, because the two are priced differently.
Data Scientist II - Data Science Consulting London, UK, Reading, UK Role impact: The Data Scientist II - Data Science Consulting plays a pivotal role in executing individ…
Trainee Data Scientist - No Experience Required Are you looking to kick-start a new career as a Data Scientist?We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ o…
Do you thrive on solving complex challenges, uncovering insights, and driving innovation with advanced analytics? If so, we could have the perfect opportunity for you! We…
About Anyon Systems Anyon Systems is a Canadian quantum computing company based in Montréal, QC, focused on building next-generation quantum processors and full-stack qua…
Senior Linux System Administrator (DV Cleared) Title: Senior Linux System Administrator Employment: Permanent Location: Reading Salary: £70,000–£100,000, plus a £5,000 DV…
Job Title: Senior Data Engineer Duration: 6 Months Location: Reading Description: As the Senior Data Engineer within Energy Markets you will be responsible for designing,…
Hexwired are recruiting for a highly innovative Consultancy based in Reading, now seeking a Data Engineer to design build and operate the company’s data capability for hi…
At OQC, we aren’t just theorising about the future; we’re building it. Born from a philosophy of bold innovation, we’ve successfully transitioned quantum computing from a…
Data Enrichment Manager - Hybrid (multiple offices around the UK) £80-£90k Bonus and wider benefits We're recruiting for a Data Enrichment Manager to join a growing analy…
Job Description Head of Product - Data, AI & Emerging Tech Location: Reading (Hybrid) About the Company Solis has partnered with a fast-growing technology and data busine…
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London, United Kingdom Dublin, Ireland Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom Full time R1557036 Join us on our exciting journey IQVIA is The Human Data Science Company, focu…
Job Overview IQVIA is hiring an Alliance manager to expand our dedicated Real World Evidence (RWE) FSP team, working fully within the environment of a prominent pharma co…
Are you looking to benefit from a new career in Programming? Skills shortages in the IT sector are driving the need for qualified, entry-level career seekers and career c…
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Lead the Marketing Strategy for an Innovative Multi-Country Immunology & Inflammation Portfolio IQVIA is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Marketing Lead to …
Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom Full time R1559430 Lead the Marketing Strategy for an Innovative Multi-Country Immunology & Inflammation Portfolio IQVIA is seeking an …
Quantum Engineer – QEC Hardware At OQC, we aren’t just theorising about the future; we’re building it. Born from a philosophy of bold innovation, we’ve successfully trans…
Engineering Operations Supervisor At OQC, we aren’t just theorising about the future; we’re building it. Born from a philosophy of bold innovation, we’ve successfully tra…
At OQC, we aren’t just theorising about the future; we’re building it. Born from a philosophy of bold innovation, we’ve successfully transitioned quantum computing from a…
About Anyon Systems Anyon Systems is a Canadian quantum computing company based in Montréal, QC, focused on building next-generation quantum processors and full-stack qua…
Quantum Engineer – QPU Design At OQC, we aren’t just theorising about the future; we’re building it. Born from a philosophy of bold innovation, we’ve successfully transit…
About Anyon Systems Anyon Systems is a Canadian quantum computing company based in Montréal, QC, focused on building next-generation quantum processors and full-stack qua…
Location: Reading, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating acr…
Principal Data Engineer - Secure Digital Platform (SDP) Data and Integration Location: Reading (hybrid working) Duration: Initially Until Feb '27 - but very likely to ext…
If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the …
If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the …
At OQC, we aren’t just theorising about the future; we’re building it. Born from a philosophy of bold innovation, we’ve successfully transitioned quantum computing from a…
Quantum Engineer (Control) At OQC, we aren’t just theorising about the future; we’re building it. Born from a philosophy of bold innovation, we’ve successfully transition…
Principal Data Engineer - Secure Digital Platform (SDP) Data and Integration Location: Reading (hybrid working) Duration: Initially Until Feb '27 - but very likely to ext…
Your tasks Welcome to PAION Pharma! We are a pharmaceutical company specialising in the research, development, manufacture and distribution of medicines. Our focus is on …
Your Mission Be the biospecimen champion in global clinical trials! Drive strategy, ensure flawless sample collection and analysis, and guarantee data integrity. Your exp…
Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom Madrid, Spain Barcelona, Spain Full time R1551964 Your Mission Be the biospecimen champion in global clinical trials! Drive strategy, e…
Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom Manchester, United Kingdom London, United Kingdom Livingston, West Lothian, United Kingdom Full time R1560752 The Data Acquisition Spec…
Data Scientist pay and hiring, asked properly
What salary can a data scientist expect?
In India, roughly 8–15 LPA early and 20–35 LPA at senior level in product companies; services firms pay materially less for the same title. The US band runs about $100,000–$160,000 mid-level, the UK £45,000–£75,000. The step change comes when a model you built is what a decision runs on, rather than a notebook nobody deployed.
What is the difference between a data scientist and a data analyst?
An analyst explains what happened; a scientist builds something that predicts or decides. Many companies use the titles interchangeably and treat 'scientist' as the senior band. The line that matters in hiring is whether you can take a model to production in Python, or stop at SQL and a dashboard.
Do I need a master's or a PhD?
For most product roles, no. A postgraduate degree helps for research positions and for some visa routes, and does very little in a first-round screen if your code is weak. What gets you shortlisted is two or three projects where you can state the metric, the baseline you beat, and what you would do differently.
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