Lead Machine Learning Engineer

IC Resources; England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Innovative projects

Job summary

A leading AI company is seeking a Lead Machine Learning Engineer to take a hands-on leadership role in their R&D team. This position focuses on technical ownership and strategic direction in developing machine learning models for real-time speech enhancement. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in ML engineering and strong skills in digital signal processing and Python. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered for this full-time role based in London with a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading or mentoring ML/AI engineering teams.
• Deep understanding of digital signal processing and speech/audio modelling.
• Track record of delivering production-grade ML systems.
• Proficiency with Python and modern ML frameworks (PyTorch/TensorFlow).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, training, and optimisation of ML models.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to an engineering team.
• Collaborate with product teams to integrate ML systems.
• Collaborate with software and product teams to integrate ML into live products.
• Contribute to long-term AI strategy and technical roadmap.

Skills

Leadership skills

Deep learning

Signal processing

Python

PyTorch/TensorFlow

Low-latency inference

Education

MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or Signal Processing

Tools

ONNX

TensorRT

Quantisation

Job description

Recruitment Consultant Specialising in AI/ML & Computer Vision

Lead Machine Learning Engineer

Location: London (Hybrid)

Salary: Highly Competitive + Benefits

We’re partnered with an innovative AI company building world‑class technology that powers real‑time voice and audio intelligence. Their products use deep learning and signal processing to isolate speech, eliminate background noise, and enhance communication clarity across enterprise, consumer, and high‑performance sectors.

They’re now looking for a Lead Machine Learning Engineer to take a hands‑on leadership role within their R&D team. This position combines technical ownership and strategic direction, guiding the research, development, and deployment of machine learning models for real‑time speech enhancement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, training, and optimisation of ML models for speech separation and noise reduction.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a small, high‑performing engineering team.
• Bridge research and production — ensuring scalable, low‑latency model deployment.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with software and product teams to integrate ML systems into live products.
• Contribute to the company’s long‑term AI strategy and technical roadmap.

Requirements

• MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or Signal Processing.
• Proven experience in leading or mentoring ML/AI engineering teams.
• Deep understanding of digital signal processing and speech/audio modelling.
• Proficiency with Python, PyTorch/TensorFlow, and modern ML frameworks.
• Track record of delivering production‑grade ML systems with measurable performance improvements.
• Experience with low‑latency inference and model optimisation (ONNX, TensorRT, quantisation) is highly desirable.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of the machine learning function within a growing AI company, driving innovation in real‑time communication and audio intelligence.

If you fit the requirements and are interested in this opportunity, then apply now! Otherwise, if you're interested in any other AI/ML and Computer Vision roles, then reach out to Oscar Harper at IC Resources.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Research

Industries

Software Development and Research Services