Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Job title:

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Company

Morson Talent

Job description

Senior Machine Learning Engineer – London – Up to £120,000With a focus on hands-on model building and implementation, the candidate will work closely with a Data Scientist and be part of an R&D team of seven, including the Head of Engineering, Product, and five engineers. This is a standalone role, and the engineer will be expected to be largely self-sufficient.Responsibilities and Key Deliverables
– Develop and maintain a ranking recommendation model that suggests recipes to users based on prior preferences, effectively serving as a product’s main feature.
– Greenfield, meaning the engineer will build the machine learning models from scratch.
– Full responsibility for ML model development, deployment, maintenance, and product integration.
– The candidate must advise on frameworks, architect solutions, and ensure models are product-oriented and sustainable for the long term.Desired Candidate Profile
– Minimum 4-5 years of hands-on experience with machine learning in a commercial environment, with strong decision-making capabilities regarding model architecture and deployment.
– Preference for candidates with experience in B2C, subscription-based, or content-heavy start-ups, though experience with similar consumer products will also be considered.
– Highly autonomous, with the ability to manage both product scoping and technical execution. The candidate should understand the demands of an early-stage product and be comfortable with an evolving role in a lean, start-up-style environment.Qualifications
– The focus is on hands-on experience over academic background candidates should be skilled in implementing practical ML solutions.
– A strong preference for candidates who are product-driven, with the ability to make decisions that align with long-term product goals.Interview Process
1) Screening Call (30 mins) – Focus on culture fit and general understanding.
2) Data Engineering Interview (45-60 mins) – Includes a take-home data task that candidates will analyse and present to the hiring manager and Data Scientist.
3) Architecture Interview (45-60 mins) – Candidates will outline their approach to model architecture and decision-making.
4) Offer StageThe salary on offer is between £90,000 to £120,000.If you are interested in the above, please apply or submit your CV to christy.obrien@morson.com.

Expected salary

£120000 per year

Location

London

Job date

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 23:51:18 GMT

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