Engineering Manager – AI/ML (Computer Vision Focus)
* Up to £120/130k + bonus + shares
* Remote-first – occasional travel to London
* Innovating real-time AI in a world-class SportsTech environment
I’m working with a pioneering company in the SportsTech industry that’s scaling their AI capabilities and continuing to push the boundaries of real-time computer vision applications. As part of this growth, they’re looking for an Engineering Manager – AI/ML to lead a talented team of 11 engineers in building next-gen Computer Vision and AI solutions.
This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership experience who enjoys guiding technical architecture and design but prefers to remain hands-off in coding. You’ll play a critical part in shaping real-time AI systems while fostering engineering best practices and a strong, collaborative culture.
What you’ll be doing:
* Lead and grow a team of 11 AI/ML engineers, primarily focused on computer vision.
* Drive architectural decisions and technical direction across real-time AI systems.
* Work closely with senior stakeholders to align engineering efforts with business goals.
* Create a culture of high performance, mentorship, and continuous learning.
* Own delivery processes and technical planning while staying high-level and strategic.
* Ensure solutions are scalable, reliable, and well-architected for future growth.
What we’re looking for:
* Proven experience managing high-performing engineering teams in AI/ML & Computer Vision.
* Strong technical background with an emphasis on architecture and system design.
* Preference for candidates with experience building real-time or low-latency systems – not essential.
* Ability to lead without being hands-on – this role is more strategic and people-focused.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
If you're an engineering leader passionate about AI/ML and looking to build something impactful in a fast-paced environment, I’d love to hear from you.
Engineering Manager – AI/ML (Computer Vision Focus)