Head of Data & Artificial Intelligence

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Head of Data & Artificial Intelligence


We're on the search for a hands-on leader to take charge on AI strategy, define a roadmap and get hands-on with the build of some awesome new AI products for a vibrant scale-up on a mission to use tech for good!


You'll be working closely with c-suite on understanding customer needs, defining AI capabilities to deliver to these and enhancing the products AI features with the latest applications of cutting-edge tech & models.


Broad skills in AI, Machine Learning and Data Engineering are needed. You'll be operating in a small but growing team in a scaling-org - so we're looking for someone with the energy and drive to thrive in this type of set-up!


Skills needed:

  • Python, Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn PyTorch, Tensorflow, Keras etc.
  • Experience working with RAGs, LLMs, NLP (Spacy, Hugging Face)
  • Exposure to cloud platforms for AI & ML (Azure, AWS, GCP etc.)
  • The ability to lead & grow a team


This is the perfect role for a strong principal or tech-lead level engineer or scientist looking to gain more exposure to strategy, or an experienced leader who has remained very hands-on with build during their career.


The position is remote from the UK or EU - but you must have full right to work in the country you're based in as sponsorship is unavailable.


Interested in hearing more? Apply!

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