AI/ML Lead - Onsite (UK)

Purpose of the role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior AI/ML Developer to join our team at the forefront of designing cutting-edge solutions in the Telco industry. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of AI/ML models. You will collaborate with stakeholders to understand business and technical requirements and translate them into scalable AI/ML solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designing, developing, and deploying AI/ML models and solutions, including LLMs and GenAI.
• Performing feature engineering and selection to optimize model performance.
• Selecting and implementing appropriate AI/ML algorithms, including supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning models.
• Training, evaluating, and optimizing models using machine learning and statistical techniques.
• Conducting extensive data exploration, analysis, and preprocessing to ensure data quality for AI/ML applications.
• Deploying models to production environments, ensuring robustness and scalability.
• Monitoring model performance and defining strategies for identifying drift; retraining or refining models as needed.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate AI/ML models with business applications and systems.
• Staying updated on the latest advancements in AI/ML technologies.
• Leading and mentoring junior team members.
• Developing and maintaining comprehensive documentation for AI/ML pipelines and workflows.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the role:

• Successful deployment of AI/ML models into production.
• Improvement in model performance metrics (e.g., accuracy, precision, recall).
• Reduction in model drift and timely retraining of models.
• Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Contribution to innovation and staying updated with AI/ML advancements.
• Mentorship and development of junior team members.

In this role, you will be successful if you have:

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in AI/ML development.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML algorithms and techniques, including LLMs, GenAI, and automated AI systems.
• Experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).

Skills & Competencies:

Must Have:

• Proficiency in Python, R, or other relevant programming languages.
• Proficiency in working with large datasets, data wrangling, and data preprocessing.
• Ability to work independently and lead projects from inception to deployment.
• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).

Preferred Skills:

• MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or related field.