Head of ML Engineering

talego
Manchester
1 month ago
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Head of ML Engineering

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If you have a passion for innovation and leadership, this is the role you’ve been waiting for. Join a fast-growing Tech for Good Marketplace as their newML Engineering Leader, where you’ll be at the forefront of AI-driven product development, building a skilled team, and driving the ML | Data Science | AI vision for the business.

What Youll Do:

  • Develop and lead the ML Engineering | AI strategy as the company looks to drive a new period of experimentation & innovation with a personalised customer experience at the forefront of their plans.
  • Lead and grow a team of ML engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
  • Architect, develop, and deploy scalable ML models and pipelines.
  • Optimize model performance, scalability, and efficiency for real-world applications.
  • Oversee MLOps practices, ensuring CI/CD, monitoring, and model retraining strategies are in place.
  • Collaborate with software engineers, product managers, and business teams to define ML-driven solutions.
  • Stay up-to-date with advancements in ML, AI, and data engineering best practices.
  • Drive best practices in model explainability, bias mitigation, and ethical AI principles.

What We’re Looking For:

  • 5+ years of experience in ML engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
  • Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn.
  • Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Experience gained in Tech for Good, eCommerce and/or Marketplaces is preferred.
  • Expertise in ML lifecycle management, including data pipelines, feature engineering, and model serving.
  • Knowledge of MLOps practices, including versioning, monitoring, and automation.
  • Familiarity with big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop, Databricks) is a plus.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to translate business needs into ML solutions.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Why Join?

Join a fast-growing, forward-thinking eCommerce Marketplace thats not just pushing boundaries – its setting new ones. Here, youll have the opportunity to shape the future of the company, work with talented teams, and make a lasting impact on the company and industry.

Workplace Policy: 2 days per week in Manchester

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Technology, Information and Media

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