Machine Learning & AI Engineering Lead...

🚀 Machine Learning & AI Engineering Lead | London
(Hybrid) Join Mars on a mission to use data and AI to shape a
better world—for people and pets alike. We’re looking for a
“Machine Learning & AI Engineering Lead” to help power Royal
Canin’s efforts towards a product lead organisation. You'll play a
pivotal role in building scalable AI and ML solutions that unlock
innovation across our global business. 🌍 Why this role matters: At
Royal Canin, we believe in health through nutrition for pets. We
leverage the power of technology, machine learning, and AI to
fulfil our commitment to constantly optimize our processes and
innovate our products, ensuring better nutrition for pets. By
connecting Petcare data ecosystems, building generative AI tools,
and automating insight delivery, we aim to enhance nutrition and
care for millions of pets. This role is central to making that
happen. 🎯 What you'll do: - Lead a team of engineers to design and
deploy AI/ML and generative AI models - Architect MLOps and LLMOps
pipelines and coach our data science team on scalable, high-quality
code - Monitor model performance, define KPIs, and continuously
improve solutions - Collaborate with cross-functional squads to
deliver technical products that create real value powered by ML and
AI - Stay sharp—bring in new thinking, tools, and ideas to drive
our capability forward 💡 What you’ll bring: - 5–7 years in AI/ML
roles (bonus if it’s in CPG, retail, or health) - Line management
experience - Passion for engineering & strong track record of
delivering data-driven solutions that stick - Hands-on experience
with AzureML, Databricks, MLOps frameworks & CI/CD - A
strategic, problem-solving mindset and effective communication
skills - A passion for collaboration, coaching, and continuous
learning 🎁 What you’ll get: - Hybrid working + competitive salary +
bonus - Access to Mars University + best-in-class development
support - Work with 130,000 diverse Associates who live our Five
Principles - A purpose-led culture committed to inclusion,
mutuality and making tomorrow better Disclaimer: Mars is an equal
opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, colour,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an
accommodation during the application process because of a
disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to
provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a
result of such a request 🔗 Sound like your next move? Apply now or
connect with us to learn more.