Lead Machine Learning Engineer

Job description

Lead Machine Learning Engineer:

Up to 125k

Xcede are currently partnering with one of Europe’s leading applied AI organisations.

They collaborate with governments and major enterprises to tackle complex, high-impact challenges through advanced machine learning and data science solutions.

One notable aspect is their status as a tech unicorn, valued at over £1bn, as well as their reputation as a pioneer in delivering safe, real-world AI.

At present, they are looking to appoint ML Engineers for a Lead role within their Retail unit.

The successful candidate will have hands-on experience operating as a Lead ML Engineer within the Retail sector.

You will:

• Set the technical vision for advanced machine learning programmes, assessing key trade-offs, shaping project strategies, and coordinating delivery across multiple workstreams in complex or high-pressure environments.

• Build and maintain scalable ML and software platforms while encouraging the development of shared tools and frameworks and supporting engineers in contributing to them.

• Support hiring and mentor engineering talent, act as a trusted technical partner to clients, define and scope large-scale initiatives, and drive the adoption of new technologies and improved engineering practices.

Requirements:

• Strong technical expertise

• Proficiency in Python

• Experience with major cloud platforms

• Experience working with Docker and Kubernetes

• Experience mentoring engineers

If you are interested in this or other ML Engineering positions, please contact Gilad Sabari @ gilad.sabari@xcede.com | 02074226861

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

20-03-2026

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English