Lead ML Engineer

Darwin Recruitment; Paris; À distance; EUR 100 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading company in the Autonomous UAV sector is seeking a Lead ML Engineer to spearhead a team focused on developing and deploying innovative machine learning models that support real-time intelligence solutions. This role balances hands-on engineering with strategic leadership, offering a unique opportunity to make impactful contributions in a flat organizational structure. Ideal candidates will have significant industry experience, technical expertise, and a passion for advancing UAV technology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in ML development and deployment.
• Experience leading small to medium size teams.
• Familiarity with UAV / Drone / Autonomous Systems.

Responsabilités

• Design and deploy ML models for UAV solutions.
• Lead a growing team of Engineers.
• Influence strategic decision making.

Connaissances

Machine Learning Development

Team Leadership

Software Development

Python

C++

Java

Rust

TensorFlow

DevOps

Cloud environments

Formation

Bachelors, Masters or PHD in Computer Science, Engineering, Robotics

Outils

TensorFlow Lite

TensorRT

PyTorch

Scikit-Learn

Docker

Kubernetes

Description du poste

Lead ML Engineer – UAV Defence Scale-up – Europe

Darwin Recruitment have partnered exclusively with a true leader in the Autonomous UAV sector across Europe.

We’ve already helped them to scale-up their AI teams and they are not slowing down!

They now have a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Machine Learning Engineer to lead a growing team of Engineers with the focus of designing, developing and deploying ML models that underpin their real time intelligence UAV solutions.

This will (at least initially) be a 50/50 hands on vs leadership/strategy role. Previous tech / team leadership of small to medium size teams is a MUST.

Flat structure without all the politics that get in the way, you will be able to truly have a seat at the table and influence strategic decision making.

Experience of Interest:

• Bachelors, Masters or PHD in Computer Science, Engineering, Robotics or similar.
• Industry experience of ideally 5+ years within ML development and deployment.
• Tech & Team leadership of small to medium size teams.
• Experience of the UAV / Drone / Autonomous Systems sector.
• Python, C++, Java or Rust.
• TensorFlow, TensorFlow Lite, TensorRT, PyTorch, Scikit-Learn.
• Software Development best practices (CI/CD, DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with Cloud environments (AWS, GCP etc.).

This is a chance to join a business with real purpose, where you work has a real-world impact!

You can work from the UK, Spain, France or Portugal with fully remote options available (no sponsorship available).

Pay depends on location and experience, however we’re looking at a range from €100,000 to €120,000 + benefits.

For the full details you can reach out to Richard James, UAV Business Manager at Darwin Recruitment – [e-mail] / [phone]

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Richard James