Lead Machine Learning Engineer
- newcastle upon tyne, tyne and wear, NE1 4EQ, United Kingdom
- Remote
- Full time
- £85,000 - £85,000 Per Annum
Job Description
About the Role
Our client is seeking an experienced Lead Machine Learning Engineer to spearhead the development of advanced ML solutions in Newcastle upon Tyne . This pivotal role involves guiding a team of engineers, architecting robust ML pipelines, and ensuring the scalability and performance of our AI-driven products. You will play a crucial part in defining the technical direction for ML initiatives, fostering a culture of innovation, and delivering high-impact AI features that drive business value, contributing significantly to the company's technological advancement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of machine learning engineers, fostering best practices and technical growth.
- Design, build, and deploy scalable machine learning systems and MLOps pipelines.
- Collaborate with data scientists and product managers to understand requirements and deliver ML solutions.
- Optimize model performance, deployment strategies, and operational efficiency for production systems.
- Define and enforce code quality, testing, and deployment standards for ML projects.
Requirements
- Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of professional experience in machine learning engineering.
- Proficiency in Python and ML libraries (e.g., Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
- Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Demonstrated experience in leading technical projects and mentoring engineers.
Benefits
- Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
- Opportunity to lead impactful ML projects and shape technical strategy.
- Flexible working options, including the potential for remote work for exceptional candidates.
- Comprehensive healthcare and retirement benefits.
- A dynamic and innovative work environment in Newcastle upon Tyne .


