Lead Machine Learning Engineer

Salary: £100,000 - 100,000 per year

Requirements:

• Strong Python skills and experience operationalising models with frameworks like Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
• Cloud and full-stack experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP) with containerisation (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Recognised technical expert with deep ML knowledge and broad problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communicator, guiding teams and clients to deliver impactful AI solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Set the technical direction for complex ML projects, balancing trade-offs and guiding team priorities.
• Design, implement, and maintain reliable, scalable ML systems, making sound architectural decisions.
• Define project problems, develop roadmaps, and oversee delivery across multiple workstreams.
• Build reusable ML tools and libraries and guide the team in applying them effectively across projects.
• Lead hiring, mentor team members, and foster technical growth and collaboration.
• Advise clients as a technical expert, providing estimates and rationale for high-impact work.

Technologies:

• AI
• AWS
• Azure
• Cloud
• Docker
• GCP
• Kubernetes
• Machine Learning
• PyTorch
• Python
• TensorFlow
• Security

More:

We are seeking a Lead Machine Learning Engineer to join our team in London with a hybrid work model. In this hands-on role, youll drive the technical direction of complex AI projects, blending your deep technical expertise with leadership to foster team growth and deliver high-impact AI outcomes. We offer a competitive salary, unlimited holidays, and private medical and dental cover.

last updated 30 week of 2026