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Lead Machine Learning Engineer:

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Xcede are currently partnering with one of Europe’s leading applied AI organisations.

They collaborate with governments and major enterprises to tackle complex, high-impact challenges through advanced machine learning and data science solutions.


One notable aspect is their status as a tech unicorn, valued at over £1bn, as well as their reputation as a pioneer in delivering safe, real-world AI.


At present, they are looking to appoint ML Engineers for a Lead role within their Retail unit.


The successful candidate will have hands-on experience operating as a Lead ML Engineer within the Retail sector.


You will:


• Set the technical vision for advanced machine learning programmes, assessing key trade-offs, shaping project strategies, and coordinating delivery across multiple workstreams in complex or high-pressure environments.

• Build and maintain scalable ML and software platforms while encouraging the development of shared tools and frameworks and supporting engineers in contributing to them.

• Support hiring and mentor engineering talent, act as a trusted technical partner to clients, define and scope large-scale initiatives, and drive the adoption of new technologies and improved engineering practices.


Requirements:


• Strong technical expertise

• Proficiency in Python

• Experience with major cloud platforms

• Experience working with Docker and Kubernetes

• Experience mentoring engineers


If you are interested in this or other ML Engineering positions, please contact Gilad Sabari @ |

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