Principal Machine Learning Engineer / Team Lead

Principal Machine Learning Engineer / Team Lead Location: UK-based (Hybrid/Flexible Working Options) Job Type: Permanent Salary: Highly Competitive Benefits Equity Options Overview: A leading-edge AI company is seeking a Principal Machine Learning Engineer to take on a technical leadership role, guiding the development of high-performance ML systems from research to real-world deployment. This is an ideal role for someone who has successfully moved from research into commercial ML applications and is ready to lead a high-performing team and shape strategic direction. Join a mission-driven, technically elite team solving complex ML challenges in a collaborative, high-growth environment. You’ll work closely with leadership, contribute directly to company direction, and enjoy strong support for career progression. Key Responsibilities: Lead and mentor a team of ML engineers and researchers. Drive innovation and translate research into deployable solutions. Communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders including executives, partners, and media. Oversee end-to-end model development, from data preprocessing to evaluation. Influence company strategy and technical direction. Essential Skills and Experience: 7–10 years of ML experience, with a strong record of transitioning research into production. Proven team leadership in a technical or research setting. Expert in Python and PyTorch; JAX is a plus. Strong foundation in data preparation, feature engineering, and model evaluation. Excellent communicator with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences. Strategic mindset and leadership potential at the executive level. Desirable: Background in analog or general electronic engineering is a bonus. Experience with high-performance or low-latency ML systems. If you’re a principle machine learning engineer / team leader, or hold the relevant experience and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please do apply! If you are interested in another other AI/ML and Computer vision roles, please reach out to Oscar Harper at IC Resources.

Location: Oxford, GB

Posted Date: 6/18/2025