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. 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.About the roleJoin us as a Lead Machine Learning Engineer to spearhead the technical direction and delivery of complex, innovative AI projects. You will act as a technical expert, applying your skills across various projects from AI strategy to client-side deployments, while ensuring architectural decisions are sound and reliable. This role demands a balance of deep technical expertise and strong leadership, focusing on driving innovation, fostering team growth, and building reusable solutions across the organisation. If you're ready to manage high-risk projects and deliver practical, innovative outcomes, this is your chance to shape our future.What you'll be doingSetting the technical direction for complex ML projects, balancing trade-offs, and guiding team priorities.Designing, implementing, and maintaining reliable, scalable ML/software systems and justifying key architectural decisions.Defining project problems, developing roadmaps, and overseeing delivery across multiple work-streams in often ill-defined, high-risk environments.You possess strong Python skills and practical experience operationalising models using frameworks like Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.Azure, GCP, AWS) and have led teams to build full-stack web applications.You find novel, clever solutions for project delivery and take ownership for successful project outcomes.You're an excellent communicator who can proactively help customers achieve their goals and guide both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.Our Interview ProcessTalent Team Screen (30 minutes)Introduction to the role (45 minutes) Pair Programming Interview (90 minutes) System Design Interview (90 minutes) Commercial & Leadership Interview (60 minutes)Our Recruitment EthosWe 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. Unlimited Annual Leave PolicyPrivate healthcare and dentalEnhanced parental leaveFamily-Friendly Flexibility & Flexible workingSanctus CoachingHybrid WorkingIf 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. A note on AI: we're happy for you to use it for research and interview prep, but please don't use it to generate answers during live interviews. We also use an AI note-taker (Metaview) in interviews so interviewers can stay present (which you can opt out of just let us know,) and every application is reviewed by a human, never decided by AI.LocationUK - LondonAddressLondon, LondonEmployment TypeFull timeDepartmentProfessional & Financial Services
Lead/Senior Machine Learning Engineer in London employer: Faculty
At Faculty, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, particularly for the Head of Banking role, where you will lead transformative AI initiatives in a dynamic banking landscape. Our culture fosters innovation and collaboration, offering unlimited annual leave, private healthcare, and family-friendly flexibility to ensure a healthy work-life balance. With a strong commitment to employee growth through mentorship and coaching, we empower our team to thrive in a supportive environment that values diverse perspectives and encourages meaningful contributions.
