Junior Machine Learning Engineer

WHY FACULTY? We established Faculty in 2014 because we thought that AI would be the most important technology of our time. Since then, we’ve worked with over 350 global customers to transform their performance through human-centric AI. You can read about our real-world impact here. We don’t chase hype cycles. We innovate, build and deploy responsible AI which moves the needle - and we know a thing or two about doing it well. We bring an unparalleled depth of technical, product and delivery expertise to our clients who span government, finance, retail, energy, life sciences and defence. Our business, and reputation, is growing fast and we’re always on the lookout for individuals who share our intellectual curiosity and desire to build a positive legacy through technology. AI is an epoch-defining technology, join a company where you’ll be empowered to envision its most powerful applications, and to make them happen. ABOUT THE TEAM In our Professional and Financial Services Business unit, we bring everything we have learned in more than a decade of Applied AI, and use it to help our clients navigate a rapidly changing landscape. We develop and embed AI solutions which help financial institutions become more efficient, enhance customer experience, and find the commercial upside in uncertain markets. Within the constraints of a highly regulated industry, we see so much opportunity for impactful innovation and are proud to set the gold-standard for marrying technical excellence with safe deployment. #LI-PRIO ABOUT THE ROLE As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, we’ll look to you to lead development and deployment of cutting-edge AI systems for our diverse clients. You’ll design, build, and deploy scalable, production-grade ML software and infrastructure that meets rigorous operational and ethical standards. This is an ambitious, cross-functional role requiring a blend of technical expertise, engineering leadership, and confident client-facing skills. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: * Leading technical scoping and architectural decisions for high-impact ML systems * Designing and building production-grade ML software, tools, and scalable infrastructure * Defining and implementing best practices and standards for deploying machine learning at scale across the business * Collaborating with engineers, data scientists, product managers, and commercial teams to solve critical client challenges and leverage opportunities * Acting as a trusted technical advisor to customers and partners, translating complex concepts into actionable strategies * Mentoring and developing junior engineers, actively shaping our team's engineering culture and technical depth WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR: * You understand the full ML lifecycle and have significant experience operationalising models built with frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch * You bring deep expertise in software engineering and strong Python skills, focusing on building robust, reusable systems * You have demonstrable hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), including architecture, security, and infrastructure * You've extensive experience working with container and orchestration tools such at Docker & Kubernetes to build and manage applications at scale * You thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments, demonstrating ownership and autonomy in driving projects to completion * You communicate exceptionally well, confidently guiding both technical teams and senior, non-technical stakeholders OUR INTERVIEW PROCESS 1. Talent Team Screen (30 minutes) 2. Pair Programming Interview (90 minutes) 3. System Design Interview (90 minutes) 4. Commercial Interview (60 minutes) OUR RECRUITMENT ETHOS We aim to grow the best team - not the most similar one. We know that diversity of individuals fosters diversity of thought, and that strengthens our principle of seeking truth. And we know from experience that diverse teams deliver better work, relevant to the world in which we live. We’re united by a deep intellectual curiosity and desire to use our abilities for measurable positive impact. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, religions and sexual orientations. Some of our standout benefits: * Unlimited Annual Leave Policy * Private healthcare and dental * Enhanced parental leave * Family-Friendly Flexibility & Flexible working * Sanctus Coaching * Hybrid Working If you don’t feel you meet all the requirements, but are excited by the role and know you bring some key strengths, please don't hesitate in applying as you might be right for this role, or other roles. We are open to conversations about part-time hours.

WHY FACULTY? We established Faculty in 2014 because we thought that AI would be the most important technology of our time. Since then, we’ve worked with over 350 global customers to transform their performance through human-centric AI. You can read about our real-world impact here. We don’t chase hype cycles. We innovate, build and deploy responsible AI which moves the needle - and we know a thing or two about doing it well. We bring an unparalleled depth of technical, product and delivery expertise to our clients who span government, finance, retail, energy, life sciences and defence. Our business, and reputation, is growing fast and we’re always on the lookout for individuals who share our intellectual curiosity and desire to build a positive legacy through technology. AI is an epoch-defining technology, join a company where you’ll be empowered to envision its most powerful applications, and to make them happen. ABOUT THE TEAM Our Public Services Business Unit is committed to leveraging AI for the benefit of individual citizens and the public good. From our work informing strategic government decisions, to optimising our NHS, through to reducing bureaucratic backlogs - we know that AI offers opportunities to drive improvements at every level of Government and we are proud to lead on some of the most impactful work happening in the sector. Because of the nature of the work we do with our Government clients, you may need to be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC) and willing to work on site with these clients from time to time. #LI-PRIO ABOUT THE ROLE As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, we’ll look to you to lead development and deployment of cutting-edge AI systems for our diverse clients. You’ll design, build, and deploy scalable, production-grade ML software and infrastructure that meets rigorous operational and ethical standards. This is an ambitious, cross-functional role requiring a blend of technical expertise, engineering leadership, and confident client-facing skills. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: * Leading technical scoping and architectural decisions for high-impact ML systems * Designing and building production-grade ML software, tools, and scalable infrastructure * Defining and implementing best practices and standards for deploying machine learning at scale across the business * Collaborating with engineers, data scientists, product managers, and commercial teams to solve critical client challenges and leverage opportunities * Acting as a trusted technical advisor to customers and partners, translating complex concepts into actionable strategies * Mentoring and developing junior engineers, actively shaping our team's engineering culture and technical depth WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR: * You understand the full ML lifecycle and have significant experience operationalising models built with frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch * You bring deep expertise in software engineering and strong Python skills, focusing on building robust, reusable systems * You have demonstrable hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), including architecture, security, and infrastructure * You've extensive experience working with container and orchestration tools such at Docker & Kubernetes to build and manage applications at scale * You thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments, demonstrating ownership and autonomy in driving projects to completion * You communicate exceptionally well, confidently guiding both technical teams and senior, non-technical stakeholders OUR INTERVIEW PROCESS 1. Talent Team Screen (30 minutes) 2. Pair Programming Interview (90 minutes) 3. System Design Interview (90 minutes) 4. Commercial Interview (60 minutes) OUR RECRUITMENT ETHOS We aim to grow the best team - not the most similar one. We know that diversity of individuals fosters diversity of thought, and that strengthens our principle of seeking truth. And we know from experience that diverse teams deliver better work, relevant to the world in which we live. We’re united by a deep intellectual curiosity and desire to use our abilities for measurable positive impact. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, religions and sexual orientations. Some of our standout benefits: * Unlimited Annual Leave Policy * Private healthcare and dental * Enhanced parental leave * Family-Friendly Flexibility & Flexible working * Sanctus Coaching * Hybrid Working If you don’t feel you meet all the requirements, but are excited by the role and know you bring some key strengths, please don't hesitate in applying as you might be right for this role, or other roles. We are open to conversations about part-time hours.