Machine Learning Engineer - SC (DV Clearable) - Perm

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We're looking for Machine Learning Engineers to join a supportive, multidisciplinary team developing AI/ML systems to solve critical challenges. As a Machine Learning Engineer, you'll develop robust, production-ready machine learning solutions, exploring, prototyping, and deploying ML approaches from initial concept through to live operation. Working at the forefront of applied AI alongside experts across multiple disciplines, you'll help users defend against threats, directly contributing to safer, more resilient systems deployed where they matter most. This is an opportunity to innovate at the forefront of applied machine learning, tackle high impact real-world problems, grow your technical skills, and shape the way AI/ML solutions are delivered to critical operational environments. Key day-to-day activities: Design and build prototypes and robust, production-ready ML solutions. Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Mind Foundry team (Product Managers, Machine Learning Scientists, Software Engineers) to solve critical challenges. Maintain and develop a good working knowledge of state-of-the-art ML methods, software tools and implementation methods. Write maintainable production code and promote best practices for code quality in a scientific codebase. Provide advice and explain core ML concepts to customers and partners. Core Skills & Experience: A degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or a related STEM field (or equivalent practical experience). Demonstrated proficiency in programming languages such as Python, producing clean, reproducible, well-tested, and well-documented code suitable for long-term ownership and handover. Hands-on experience with production infrastructure, including Docker, Linux, CI/CD, MLOps, cloud platforms, and model serving architectures. Be able to work with state-of-the-art ML libraries to deliver powerful results quickly. Comfortable working in ambiguous, fast-moving environments, embedded with customers or delivery teams. Nice to Have: Ability to write technical material (documentation, published papers, internal technical notes etc). Experience with Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Large Language Models (LLMs). Experience in areas of model development, data processing and streaming (Spark, Kafka), microservices in python (Flask or FastAPI), and interactive visualisations and User Interfaces (Streamlit, Plotly, Gradio etc). These lists are not exhaustive, if you feel you're covering some but not all of this, we encourage to still apply! You'll enjoy a competitive compensation package and great benefits such as: 25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays EMI options scheme Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme Private Healthcare (including dental and optical cover) Group Life Cover at x3 your annual salary Enhanced Paid Parental and Sickness Leave Workplace Nursery Scheme Volunteer Days Pet friendly office Professional and personal development Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you. 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