Lead Machine Learning Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Lead Machine Learning Engineer (AI): Spearheading the technical direction and delivery of complex, innovative AI projects with an accent on architectural decisions and reusable solutions across the organization. Focus on designing scalable ML/software systems, developing roadmaps, and mentoring engineers to deliver practical outcomes.

Location: Hybrid Working (2 days in our Old Street office, London)

Company

hirify.global is an AI company established in 2014, working with over 350 global customers to transform their performance through human-centric AI.

What you will do

• Set technical direction for complex ML projects, balancing trade-offs and guiding team priorities.
• Design, implement, and maintain reliable, scalable ML/software systems, justifying architectural decisions.
• Define project problems, develop roadmaps, and oversee delivery across multiple work-streams.
• Drive the development of shared resources and libraries, guiding other engineers' contributions.
• Lead hiring processes and mentor multiple individuals to foster team growth.
• Act as a technical expert and coach for customers, estimating work-streams and defending rationale to stakeholders.

Requirements

• Technical expert among peers with broad knowledge to solve problems.
• Strong Python skills and practical experience operationalising models using frameworks like Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
• Expert in at least one major Cloud Solution Provider (Azure, GCP, AWS) and experience leading teams to build full-stack web applications.
• Hands-on experience with containerisation tools like Docker and orchestration via Kubernetes.
• Ability to successfully manage and coach a team of engineers, setting team-wide development goals.
• Excellent communication skills to proactively help customers and guide technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• English: B2 required

Culture & Benefits

• Unlimited Annual Leave Policy.
• Private healthcare and dental.
• Enhanced parental leave and family-friendly flexibility.
• Sanctus Coaching.
• Hybrid working (2 days in office, London).

Hiring process

• Talent Team Screen (30 minutes)
• Introduction to the role (45 minutes)
• Pair Programming Interview (90 minutes)
• System Design Interview (90 minutes)
• Commercial & Leadership Interview (60 minutes)