Principal Machine Learning Engineer / Team Lead
Location: UK-based (Hybrid/Flexible Working Options)
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Highly Competitive + Benefits + Equity Options
Overview:
A leading-edge AI company is seeking a Principal Machine Learning Engineer to take on a technical leadership role, guiding the development of high-performance ML systems from research to real-world deployment. This is an ideal role for someone who has successfully moved from research into commercial ML applications and is ready to lead a high-performing team and shape strategic direction.
Join a mission-driven, technically elite team solving complex ML challenges in a collaborative, high-growth environment. You’ll work closely with leadership, contribute directly to company direction, and enjoy strong support for career progression.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and mentor a team of ML engineers and researchers.
* Drive innovation and translate research into deployable solutions.
* Communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders including executives, partners, and media.
* Oversee end-to-end model development, from data preprocessing to evaluation.
* Influence company strategy and technical direction.
Essential Skills and Experience:
* 7–10 years of ML experience, with a strong record of transitioning research into production.
* Proven team leadership in a technical or research setting.
* Expert in Python and PyTorch; JAX is a plus.
* Strong foundation in data preparation, feature engineering, and model evaluation.
* Excellent communicator with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences.
* Strategic mindset and leadership potential at the executive level.
Desirable:
* Background in analog or general electronic engineering is a bonus.
* Experience with high-performance or low-latency ML systems.
If you’re a principle machine learning engineer / team leader, or hold the relevant experience and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please do apply!
If you are interested in another other AI/ML and Computer vision roles, please reach out to Oscar Harper at IC Resources.