Lead Machine Learning Engineer (Pet care)

La Fosse
City of London
2 months ago
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Job Description

Lead Machine Learning Engineer (Pet care)


  • Location: London – 2 days a week in the office
  • Salary: Up to £90/95k + £7.5k Car allowance + 20% bonus
  • Pet care


Are you passionate about using data and technology to make a real-world difference?


Join a global leader in pet health and nutrition that’s harnessing the power of AI and machine learning to create a better world for pets — and the people who care for them. This company organisation is transforming how we understand and deliver pet wellbeing through data-driven insights.


They bring together expertise in veterinary science, nutrition, and digital innovation to improve the lives of millions of pets around the world. This is your opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team where cutting-edge technology meets genuine purpose.


The Role:

I’m seeking a Lead Machine Learning Engineer to drive the design, deployment, and scaling of ML solutions across our global data ecosystem.

You’ll be the technical lead for machine learning and AI engineering — building production-ready systems, enabling seamless collaboration with data scientists, and shaping the long-term MLOps strategy. Beyon...

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