Senior Machine Learning Engineer

ECOM
Edinburgh
8 months ago
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Senior Machine Learning Engineer

ECOM are partnered with an exciting software development company based in Manchester who are looking for a Senior Machine Learning Engineer.


You will join an innovative technology company at the forefront of machine learning and artificial intelligence solutions. As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of AI technology and creating impactful solutions.


Role Overview:

Seeking a talented Senior Machine Learning Engineer to lead the development and implementation of advanced machine learning models and algorithms. As a key member of our team, you will work on challenging projects, leveraging your expertise in machine learning to drive innovation and solve complex problems.


Responsibilities:


- Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models and algorithms to address business challenges and opportunities.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers and data scientists, to integrate machine learning solutions into our products and services.

- Lead the end-to-end machine learning lifecycle, from data collection and pre-processing to model training, evaluation, and deployment.

- Research and experiment with state-of-the-art machine learning techniques and methodologies to improve model performance and scalability.

- Optimise machine learning pipelines for efficiency, scalability, and reliability, considering both computational and operational constraints.


Requirements:


- Bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.

- Proven experience (5+ years) in developing and deploying machine learning models and algorithms in real-world applications.

- Strong proficiency in Python programming and popular machine learning libraries/frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).

- Deep understanding of machine learning concepts and techniques, including supervised/unsupervised learning, deep learning, reinforcement learning, etc.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.


Operating with a hybrid business model, you'll be required to come into the Manchester office 2 days per week to collaborate with fellow colleagues.


For your hard work you'll receive a very competitive salary of up to £80,000 per year, equity, private health insurance and much more.


If you're interested in finding out more information, please apply through the link below and I'll contact you ASAP.


*Please note, sponsorship is not available for this role*

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