Director Level, AI, Machine Learning Software, Cloud

Director of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Location: South East England Salary: £90,000 - £120,000 Our client, a leader in innovative solutions, is seeking a highly accomplished Director of AI & Machine Learning with 5 years of experience. This senior leadership role involves developing robust AI-driven solutions and leading large data science teams to drive innovation and business growth. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage AI and machine learning projects across various sectors, including Private/Public Sectors Consumer Goods & Retail, Private Equity, and Financial Services / Insurance, Contact Center technologies, SaaS, Develop scalable, automated data science products. Drive the strategic direction for AI and machine learning initiatives. Mentor and lead a team of data scientists and AI professionals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into business processes. Key Responsibilities: - Lead and manage AI and machine learning projects across various sectors, including Market Research, Consumer Goods & Retail, Private Equity, and Financial Services.- Develop scalable, automated data science products.- Drive the strategic direction for AI and machine learning initiatives.- Mentor and lead a team of data scientists and AI professionals.- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into business processes. Qualifications: - Solid educational background: 2:1 and above BSc and up to PhD in relevant fields (computational statistics, machine learning, etc.)- Extensive experience with machine learning and data science techniques.- Proficiency in Python, PySpark, TypeScript/JavaScript, R, SQL, Git, and Docker.- Expertise in frameworks and libraries such as PyTorch, sci-kit-learn, LangChain, LlamaIndex, and HuggingFace.- Experience with cloud platforms, including Azure (ML/AI Studio), AWS (Sagemaker & Bedrock), and GCP (Vertex AI).- Knowledge of models such as OpenAI GPT-4, Anthropic Claude-3 Opus, Google Gemin Skills: Advanced understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs), Natural Language Processing (NLP), Supervised and Unsupervised Machine Learning, and Time Series Analysis. Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Proven track record in building and deploying AI solutions. Why Join OUR CLIENT Lead innovative AI projects that drive business growth. Work with cutting-edge technology and a highly skilled team. Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for professional growth and development.