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Principal Machine Learning Engineer

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Responsibilities

  • Set technical direction for flagship machine learning and advanced data science projects across the organisation.
  • Design scalable, complex systems that integrate with existing software and enterprise architectures.
  • Define functional and non-functional requirements and software architecture for large-scale platforms.
  • Solve high-level technical challenges spanning multiple projects, business units, and client ecosystems.
  • Provide expert advice on strategic initiatives to teams and senior stakeholders.
  • Contribute to company strategy by identifying emerging technologies and innovative practices.
  • Mentor and foster the growth of the engineering team.

Requirements

  • Deep technical expertise in machine learning, statistics, and advanced data science methodologies, with a specific focus on the Defence domain.
  • Proven experience designing large, complex, and scalable systems within organisational frameworks.
  • Experience providing architectural leadership and defining functional and non-functional software requirements.
  • Ability to provide expert guidance and collaborate across multiple initiatives.
  • Experience as a technical leader guiding teams and architecting systems with minimal oversight.
  • Ability to set strategic technical direction and influence high-impact engineering projects.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and passion for team growth and technological innovation.
  • Eligibility for UK Security Clearance at the SC level.

Benefits

  • Work 2 to 4 days per week on-site with Defence customers, with possible travel throughout the UK.
  • When not required on client sites, work from the London office or remotely elsewhere within the UK.
  • Part-time hours may be discussed.
  • The interview process includes a talent team screen, role introduction, pair programming interview, system design interview, and commercial and leadership interview.

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