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10 months ago
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Hays Software Engineering are looking for a Machine Learning Engineer to join a heavily backed, exciting Large Language Model start-up based in the US, looking to build their presence in the UK starting with an engineering hub in London. What you will be doing:Conduct research and implement solutions for the development, training, and deployment of large language models, with a focus on both pre-training and post-training processes, including fine-tuning, alignment, and optimisation.Collaborate closely with research teams to build, optimise, and maintain data sets, as well as scalable training and data pipelines for LLMs, ensuring efficient deployment in production environments.Build and maintain comprehensive documentation for infrastructure components and systems.Design and implement systems that ensure reproducibility and traceability in data preparation.Develop and maintain detailed documentation and codebases to ensure reproducibility and best practices in research and development workflows.Stay updated with advancements in machine learning, NLP, and AI, and evaluate their relevance to ongoing and future projects. What we are looking for:Master's degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Mathematics, or a related field, with a strong emphasis on natural language processing or machine learning.Expertise in MLOps best practices, including model versioning, CI/CD pipelines, containerisation, and cloud deployment for large-scale models.Proficient programming skills in Python, with familiarity in machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face Transformers, and MLOps tools like MLflow and Kubeflow.Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a knack for transforming complex theoretical research into practical applications.What you will get in return:Supportive Environment: Benefit from huge funding, collaborating with top-tier talent.Top-Tier Compute: Access a dedicated GPU cluster for research.Impactful Work: Shape the future of AI applications, making technology more accessible and eco-friendly.Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, stock options, health benefits, and more.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

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