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Staff Machine Learning Engineer

La Fosse

London

Remote

GBP 180,000

10 days ago

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An established industry player in the SportsTech sector is seeking a Staff Machine Learning Engineer to spearhead transformative AI/ML projects. This role offers the opportunity to lead a talented team of over 40 ML engineers, architect scalable systems, and influence the technical direction of the company. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in delivering impactful projects and possess deep expertise in machine learning and cloud deployments. This remote-first position allows for occasional visits to London, making it a flexible opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in a cutting-edge environment.

Proven experience leading AI/ML or platform engineering initiatives.
Deep expertise in ML and cloud-based deployments.

Set and drive long-term technical strategy across multiple teams.
Own end-to-end architecture design decisions for scalability.

Machine Learning

Distributed Systems

Cloud-based Deployments

Architectural Design

Technical Strategy Alignment

Mentoring

Problem Solving

Staff Machine Learning Engineer

Paying up to £180,000 + 10% bonus + £25,000 RSUs.
Remote first – commutable distance to London for occasional visits.
Leading sports tech company

I am currently working with an established business within the SportsTech industry who are going through the next generation or cutting-edge ML transformation and need an experienced Staff Machine Learning Engineer to lead transformational AI/ML projects and define multi-year technical strategies in collaboration with director-level leadership.

This role requires high-level ownership and the ability to drive change within a team of 40+ ML engineers. The ideal candidate will lead business-critical AI/ML initiatives and be responsible for architecting scalable platforms and systems while mentoring teams and influencing company-wide technical direction.

Key Responsibilities

Set and drive long-term technical strategy across multiple teams, ensuring high-impact business outcomes.
Exhibit strong technical judgment and execution to solve complex, ambiguous challenges.
Influence roadmaps across engineering teams, making company-wide trade-offs for optimal solutions.
Mentor and coach engineers, fostering technical excellence and leadership across the team.
Own end-to-end architecture design decisions, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and long-term sustainability.
Balance technical vision with business priorities, driving innovation while delivering value to customers.
Champion a collaborative, inclusive culture that promotes psychological safety, growth, and mentorship.

Ideal Background & Skills

Proven experience leading multi-team AI/ML or platform engineering initiatives.
Deep expertise in ML, distributed systems, and cloud-based deployments.
Strong architectural design skills, including build vs. buy decisions and technical strategy alignment.
Ability to navigate ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and drive execution in complex environments.
Track record of delivering impactful, high-scale technical projects in fast-moving environments.

If you’re interested in this role and would like to discuss further, please apply through the AD to find out more!

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