Lead Machine Learning Engineer
- newcastle upon tyne, tyne and wear, NE2 1XN, United Kingdom
- Job type not listed
- Full time
- £85,000 - £85,000 Per Annum
Job Description
About the Role
Our client is seeking a visionary Lead Machine Learning Engineer to spearhead their AI initiatives in Newcastle upon Tyne . This pivotal role involves leading a team of talented engineers and data scientists in designing, building, and deploying robust machine learning systems at scale. You will be instrumental in shaping the technical direction of their AI platforms, ensuring they are efficient, reliable, and impactful. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact, leveraging your expertise to drive innovation and guide the development of next-generation AI solutions within a forward-thinking organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of production-grade machine learning pipelines .
- Mentor and manage a team of ML engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
- Develop and implement strategies for model training, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
- Architect scalable and robust ML infrastructure on cloud platforms.
- Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define ML product roadmaps.
- Ensure the quality, performance, and reliability of deployed ML models.
Requirements
- Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Extensive experience in machine learning engineering and building scalable ML systems.
- Strong proficiency in Python and ML libraries (e.g., Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
- Proven experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Demonstrated leadership skills and experience managing technical teams.
- Excellent understanding of software engineering best practices, including CI/CD and testing.
Benefits
- Highly competitive salary with equity options.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Generous annual leave allowance and flexible working hours.
- Professional development budget for training and conferences.
- Opportunity to lead cutting-edge AI projects in Newcastle upon Tyne .


