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Lead Machine Learning Engineer

Posted by Placements24
newcastle upon tyne, tyne and wear, NE1 4AG, United Kingdom
Full time
£80,000 - £80,000 Per Annum

Job Description

About the Role

Our client, a leader in AI & Emerging Technologies , is looking for an experienced Lead Machine Learning Engineer to head their R&D efforts in Newcastle upon Tyne . This pivotal role involves guiding a talented team of engineers and data scientists in the design, development, and deployment of sophisticated machine learning systems. You will be instrumental in advancing our client's AI capabilities, ensuring the delivery of scalable, robust, and impactful solutions. The position is based at our state-of-the-art facility, fostering innovation and collaboration within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of machine learning engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
Oversee the end-to-end machine learning lifecycle, from data ingestion and model training to deployment and monitoring.
Develop and implement advanced machine learning models and algorithms for diverse business applications.
Collaborate with product management and software engineering teams to define ML roadmaps and integrate AI solutions.
Establish best practices for ML development, testing, and MLOps within the organization.

Requirements

Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field with a focus on Machine Learning.
7+ years of professional experience in machine learning engineering, with a proven track record of leading projects.
Expertise in Python and common ML libraries (e.g., Scikit-learn, XGBoost) and deep learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
Strong understanding of distributed systems, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and MLOps principles.
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence technical direction.

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