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Senior Machine Learning Engineer - NLP

BenchSci
City of London
15 hours ago
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Senior Machine Learning Engineer - NLP at BenchSci


We are looking for a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join our growing engineering team. You’re the perfect fit if you are passionate about solving problems in NLP, have a great appreciation for science and want to transform how it is done.


You Will

  • Continuously improve the performance and scalability of ML models that are at the core of BenchSci’s products.
  • Build and deploy models from inception to live in production pipelines.
  • Work with BenchSci's Product Managers and Scientists to correctly capture the nuances of biology.
  • Lead or consult the authoring of engineering design proposals following the unified Platform Stream roadmap at BenchSci.
  • Leverage a deep understanding of the business context and the team’s goals to unlock independent technical decisions in the face of open-ended requirements.
  • Proactively identify new opportunities and advocate for and implement improvements to the current state of projects.
  • Respond with urgency and drive urgency in own team to operational issues, owning resolution within one's sphere of responsibility.
  • Advocate for code and process improvements across your team, and help to define best practices based on personal industry experience and research.
  • Participate in sprint planning, estimation and reviews. Take ownership of deliverables, and work with teammates to ensure high-quality deliverables.

You Have

  • 5+ years of software development experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Mathematics (or equivalent).
  • Strong experience with NLP.
  • At least three years of industry experience in machine learning.
  • Strong experience with TensorFlow, PyTorch, and image processing libraries such as OpenCV and scikit-image.
  • Experience with data processing frameworks and Cloud ML tooling.
  • A constant desire to grow and develop.
  • Strong cross‑team communication and collaboration skills.
  • A team player who strives to see teammates succeed together.

Benefits and Perks

  • A great compensation package that includes BenchSci equity options.
  • A robust vacation policy plus an additional vacation day every year.
  • Company closures for 14 more days throughout the year.
  • Flex time for sick days, personal days, and religious holidays.
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
  • Annual learning & development budget.
  • A one‑time home office set‑up budget to use upon joining BenchSci.
  • An annual lifestyle spending account allowance.
  • Generous parental leave benefits with a top‑up plan or paid time off options.
  • The ability to save for your retirement coupled with a company match.

About BenchSci

BenchSci's mission is to exponentially increase the speed and quality of life‑saving research and development. We empower scientists to run more successful experiments with the world's most advanced biomedical artificial intelligence software platform.


Backed by Generation Investment Management, TCV, Inovia, F‑Prime, Golden Ventures, and Google's AI fund, Gradient Ventures, we provide an indispensable tool for scientists that accelerates research at top pharmaceutical companies and leading academic centers.


Our Culture

Our culture fosters transparency, collaboration, and continuous learning. We value each other's differences and always look for opportunities to embed equity into the fabric of our work. We foster diversity, autonomy, and personal growth, and provide resources to support motivated self‑leaders in continuous improvement.


You will work with high‑impact, highly skilled, and intelligent experts motivated to drive impact and fulfill a meaningful mission. We empower you to unleash your full potential, do your best work, and thrive. Here you will be challenged to stretch yourself to achieve the seemingly impossible.


Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We believe that improving diversity, equity and inclusion is our collective responsibility, and this belief guides our DEI journey. Learn more about our DEI initiatives.


Accessibility Accommodations

Should you require any accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. Please reach out to .


Additional Hiring Information

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.


Job Details

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level


Employment type: Full‑time


Job function: Engineering and Information Technology


Industries: Software Development


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