You will lead the development and deployment of production-grade AI systems for high-impact government clients. This role focuses on scaling ML infrastructure, defining deployment standards, and translating complex concepts into actionable strategies. You’ll bridge the gap between research and reliable national systems that improve services for millions, from Whitehall to the frontline.
Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Faculty
Faculty is looking for a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to lead the deployment of production-grade AI systems that power the UK Government's most critical services. From optimizing the NHS to clearing national backlogs, you’ll join a PhD-heavy engineering team building scalable infrastructure that impacts millions of citizens. If you have deep expertise in Python, Kubernetes, and MLOps and want to apply your skills to high-stakes public service challenges, this is a unique opportunity to lead national-scale AI initiatives with the backing of Accenture.
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Location
London, United Kingdom
Compensation
Not Disclosed
Company
Faculty
Role overview
London, United KingdomGrowth (VC-backed)
Founded in 2014, Faculty is one of Europe’s leading applied AI companies. Our suite of AI services and products spans everything organisations need to access frontier AI and get it into the hands of their frontline teams to support their most important work. Widely recognised as a leader in AI safety, we work closely with the world’s leading AI labs, such as OpenAI and Anthropic, to ensure their latest models are safe, human-led and explainable.
Our expertise spans working with Boards, leadership teams and governments to develop a robust AI strategy, designing, building and implementing high-performing AI solutions, and equipping organisations with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in the AI era. Our PhD-heavy team of deep AI experts has delivered hundreds of real-world AI projects to improve critical public services and drive sustained economic returns across every sector of the economy. Headquartered in London, Faculty remains founder-led and has since raised over £40m from investors including The Apax Digital Fund, LocalGlobe and GMG Ventures.
Backed by Apax Digital Fund, LocalGlobe, GMG Ventures, GMG Ventures LP, Jaan Tallinn, Mercuri.
What you will do
- Lead the technical scoping and architectural decisions for high-impact ML systems across various UK government departments such as DWP and HMRC.
- Design and build production-grade ML software and scalable infrastructure using Docker, Kubernetes, and major cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and GCP.
- Act as a trusted technical advisor to senior stakeholders, translating complex machine learning methodologies into actionable strategies for non-technical government leadership.
Who this is a fit for
- Deep expertise in the full ML lifecycle with significant experience operationalizing models using Python, TensorFlow, or PyTorch within robust, reusable production systems.
- Proven mastery of container orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes, alongside strong hands-on experience with cloud architecture and security standards.
- Eligibility for UK Security Clearance (SC) and ideally a professional background working within UK government departments like DWP, HMRC, HMT, or DSIT.
Why this role is remarkable
- Deliver genuine public impact by building systems that optimize the NHS, inform strategic Whitehall decisions, and clear bureaucratic backlogs affecting millions of citizens.
- Join a high-caliber, PhD-heavy technical team of 20+ engineers within an organization that combines startup-speed delivery with the massive resources of Accenture.
- Benefit from a culture that prioritizes people through unlimited annual leave, private healthcare and dental, enhanced parental leave, and a flexible hybrid working model.
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