Engineering Manager – AI/ML

La Fosse Associates; London; Remote; GBP 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering company in the SportsTech industry is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a talented team in building next-gen Computer Vision and AI solutions. This remote-first role emphasizes strategic leadership, guiding technical architecture while fostering a high-performance culture. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in AI/ML and experience managing engineering teams. Join a fast-paced environment where your contributions will shape the future of real-time AI systems, ensuring scalable and reliable solutions that push the boundaries of technology.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing high-performing engineering teams in AI/ML & Computer Vision.
• Strong technical background with an emphasis on architecture and system design.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a team of 11 AI/ML engineers focused on computer vision.
• Drive architectural decisions and technical direction across real-time AI systems.

Skills

Leadership in AI/ML

Computer Vision

Technical Architecture

Stakeholder Management

System Design

Job description

Engineering Manager – AI/ML (Computer Vision Focus)

• Up to £120/130k + bonus + shares
• Remote-first – occasional travel to London
• Innovating real-time AI in a world-class SportsTech environment

I’m working with a pioneering company in the SportsTech industry that’s scaling their AI capabilities and continuing to push the boundaries of real-time computer vision applications. As part of this growth, they’re looking for an Engineering Manager – AI/ML to lead a talented team of 11 engineers in building next-gen Computer Vision and AI solutions.

This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership experience who enjoys guiding technical architecture and design but prefers to remain hands-off in coding. You’ll play a critical part in shaping real-time AI systems while fostering engineering best practices and a strong, collaborative culture.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead and grow a team of 11 AI/ML engineers, primarily focused on computer vision.
• Drive architectural decisions and technical direction across real-time AI systems.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to align engineering efforts with business goals.
• Create a culture of high performance, mentorship, and continuous learning.
• Own delivery processes and technical planning while staying high-level and strategic.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, reliable, and well-architected for future growth.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience managing high-performing engineering teams in AI/ML & Computer Vision.
• Strong technical background with an emphasis on architecture and system design.
• Preference for candidates with experience building real-time or low-latency systems – not essential.
• Ability to lead without being hands-on – this role is more strategic and people-focused.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

If you’re an engineering leader passionate about AI/ML and looking to build something impactful in a fast-paced environment, I’d love to hear from you.

Engineering Manager – AI/ML (Computer Vision Focus)