We're looking for a Machine Learning Lead Engineer who wants to operate as a player-coach - someone still very hands-on, but excited to grow into a proper management role over time. This is not a pure manager role from day one. You'll be building, shipping, and improving ML systems while gradually taking on more team leadership responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
What you'll do:
- Build and maintain production-grade ML systems and pipelines
- Mentor a small team of ML engineers (2-3 people initially)
- Improve deployment, monitoring, and model lifecycle management
- Collaborate with DS, Risk, Product, and Engineering
- Help shape roadmap and hiring
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Strong background as an ML Engineer (not purely DS/research)
- Experience deploying and running ML models in production
- Solid software engineering skills (Python, APIs, systems)
- Good understanding of MLOps stack (CI/CD, monitoring, pipelines)
- Familiarity with tools like MLflow, Airflow, Evidently, DVC, Docker, Kubernetes.
- Cloud experience (AWS/GCP/Azure)
- Some mentoring/leadership experience + desire to grow into management
- Nice to have:
- Experience scaling ML platforms or teams
- Fintech / lending / risk domain exposure
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Stock Options
- Private Medical insurance via Vitality and Dental Insurance with BUPA
- EAP with Health Assured
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Modern and sophisticated office space in Central London
- Free Gym in office building in Holborn
- Subsidised Lunch via Feedr
- Deliveroo Allowance if working late in office
- Monthly in office Masseuse
- Team and Company Socials
- Football Power League / Paddle and Yoga Club
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Machine Learning Lead Engineer in London employer: YouLend
YouLend is an award-winning fintech company located in Central London, recognised as one of the 'Best Places to Work' for its supportive and diverse work culture. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will benefit from a high-quality team environment that fosters collaboration and innovation, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, enhanced parental leave, and a motivating workspace with amenities like a gym and subsidised lunches. Join us at YouLend, where your contributions directly impact our rapid growth and success in the financial sector.
