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Faculty

Lead Forward Deployed Engineer

Faculty

. Set the technical direction for complex machine-learning projects .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex machine-learning projects, with strong skills in Python and experience in operationalizing models using Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch. Proven ability to mentor teams, manage project outcomes, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Machine-Learning Project LeadershipPython ProgrammingCloud Solution Expertise (Azure, GCP, AWS)Docker/ContainerizationKubernetes Orchestration

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Hard Skills
PythonScikit-learnTensorFlowPyTorchCloud SolutionsDockerKubernetesFull-Stack Web ApplicationsTechnical DirectionArchitectural Decision-Making
Soft Skills
Team MentoringCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingTeam ManagementStakeholder Engagement
Industry Keywords
Machine LearningSoftware SystemsProject RoadmapsWorkstream ManagementOrganisational Resources

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AWSAzureCloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesPythonPyTorchScikit-LearnTensorflow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Set the technical direction for complex machine-learning projects
  • Balance technical trade-offs and guide team priorities
  • Design, implement, and maintain reliable, scalable ML and software systems
  • Justify key architectural decisions
  • Define project problems and develop roadmaps
  • Oversee delivery across multiple workstreams in ill-defined, high-risk environments
  • Drive development of shared organisational resources and libraries
  • Guide engineers contributing to shared resources and libraries
  • Lead hiring processes and make selection decisions
  • Mentor multiple individuals and foster team growth
  • Recommend and execute adoption of new technologies and changes to ways of working
  • Act as a technical expert and coach for customers
  • Estimate large workstreams and defend rationale to stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Technical expertise with both depth and breadth across problem-solving domains
  • Strong Python skills
  • Practical experience operationalising models using Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch
  • Expert knowledge of at least one major cloud solution provider: Azure, GCP, or AWS
  • Experience leading teams to build full-stack web applications
  • Hands-on experience with Docker/containerisation
  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes orchestration
  • Ability to manage and coach a team of engineers
  • Ability to set team-wide development goals
  • Ability to develop novel solutions and take ownership of project outcomes
  • Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Must be able to work in the UK; applicants are asked whether they require visa sponsorship to work in the UK

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • The company is open to conversations about part-time hours
  • Diversity and inclusion-focused recruitment ethos
  • AI note-taker may be used during interviews, with an opt-out option
  • Opportunity to work on impactful, innovative responsible AI projects
  • Mentoring and team growth opportunities