Staff Machine Learning Engineer

Harnham
Sheffield
4 days ago
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Senior / Staff Machine Learning Engineer - Gaming

London – Hybrid

Competitive Salary + Benefits


About the Role

Our client is a global, technology-led organisation operating at the intersection of machine learning, computer vision, and interactive entertainment. They are investing heavily in advanced R&D to transform how quality assurance is done at scale.

This role sits within a research-focused engineering team developing cutting-edge anomaly and glitch detection technology used across multiple stages of product development — from early builds through to large-scale testing and certification. The work has real-world impact, improving product quality for millions of end users globally.

You’ll operate at Senior / Staff level, shaping technical direction, driving innovation, and contributing to both applied research and production-ready systems.


Key Responsibilities

  • Designing, developing, and deploying novel machine learning models for anomaly and glitch detection
  • Leading research workstreams and contributing to publications, patents, and internal knowledge sharing
  • Working closely with cross-functional teams to productionise ML systems at scale
  • Mentoring and guiding junior engineers and researchers
  • Communicating complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Prototyping new ideas quickly to evaluate performance and feasibility


Your work will focus on delivering high-impact ML solutions, including:

  • Anomaly detection applied to video, gameplay, and QA data
  • Computer vision and video stream analysis
  • Research-led ML systems transitioning into real-world production environments
  • Scalable, high-performance ML pipelines


What We’re Looking For

  • Strong academic background (Master’s or PhD preferred, or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years’ experience delivering ML solutions from research through to deployment
  • Strong Python skills and experience with PyTorch, TensorFlow, or similar frameworks
  • Deep understanding of machine learning, data analysis, and statistical modelling
  • Experience in anomaly detection, computer vision, or applied ML research
  • A track record (or strong interest) in publishing, patents, or conference participation
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
  • An interest in gaming or interactive technology is highly beneficial


If this role looks of interest, please apply here!

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