Lead Python Developer

NPAworldwide; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an experienced Machine Learning Engineer for a hybrid role in Birmingham. You'll be involved in cutting-edge research and development to solve complex networking challenges, utilizing state-of-the-art ML algorithms. The position offers competitive compensation, pension, health insurance, and flexible working arrangements. Ideal candidates should have a master's or PhD in a relevant discipline and proficiency in Python along with communication skills to work across teams.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Pension

Private health insurance

Equity options

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in wireless communication, satellite systems, or software-defined networking.
• Skilled in writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Proficient in a deep learning library or optimization library.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms.
• Build and manage ML training infrastructure using Kubernetes clusters.
• Write clear documentation and reports for novel algorithms developed.

Skills

Machine Learning algorithms

Wireless communication

Technical communication

Education

Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related ML discipline

Tools

Python

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Kubernetes

Job description

Ourclientisa leadingtechnologycompany developinggroundbreaking lasercommunicationssystems and software-definednetworkingplatforms fortheaerospaceindustry.WithtechnologyacquiredfromGoogle,they’reattheforefrontofinnovationin satelliteandairbornemeshnetworks , cislunar ,and deep-spacecommunications transforminghowtheworldconnectsacrossland,sea,air,andspace.

TheOpportunity

We’relookingforanexperienced MachineLearningEngineer tojoinourclient’s teamintheUK.ThisisahybridrolecombiningMLresearchanddevelopment,whereyou’llapplycutting-edgealgorithmstosolvecomplex temporospatialnetworking and resourcemanagement challenges.

You’llworkinahighlycollaborative,internationalenvironment—developingreal-worldAIapplicationsthathelpshapethefutureofplanetary-scalecommunicationsystems.

KeyResponsibilities

• Researchanddevelopstate-of-the-art machinelearningalgorithms fornetworkorchestrationproblems
• Buildandmanage MLtraininginfrastructure using Kubernetes clustersandmodern MLOps tooling
• Writecleardocumentationandreportsfornovelalgorithmsdevelopedbytheteam
• IntegrateAImodelswiththebroader Spacetimeplatform toensureseamlessfunctionality
• Actasa technicalcommunicationexpert ,interactingwithcustomersandpartnersonML-relatedtechnologies

PreferredQualifications

• Experiencein wirelesscommunication , satellitesystems ,or software-definednetworking
• Previousinvolvementin technicalsales ,demos,orproductpitches
• ExperiencewritingtestsforsoftwareorMLalgorithms
• Familiaritywith C , C++ ,or Go

What’sonOffer

• Opportunitytoleadhigh-impact,innovativeprojectsinspacetechnologyanddigitalinfrastructure
• Competitivecompensation,pension,privatehealthinsurance,andequityoptions
• Hybridandflexibleworkingarrangements(UK-basedremote)
• Exposureto AI-drivennetworks , space-groundintegration ,and cloudmissioncontrol
• Workalongsideinternationalresearchcentresandtechnologypartnersinaforward-thinking,inclusiveteam

Eligibility

Applicantsmusthavetherighttoworkinthe UnitedKingdom .

EqualOpportunity

Ourclientisproudtobean EqualOpportunityEmployer ,committedtofosteringaninclusiveanddiverseworkplace.Weencourageapplicationsfromallqualifiedindividuals,regardlessofbackground,identity,orexperience.

Python,Python Software Foundation,Space,Network Analyzer

• Master’sorPhDinComputerScience,Mathematics,Statistics,orarelatedMLdiscipline
• Proficiencyin Python andatleastonedeeplearninglibrary( PyTorch , TensorFlow )oroptimisationlibrary( Gurobi , CBC , GoogleOR-Tools )
• Strongtechnicalcommunicationskillsandtheabilitytoworkacrossmulti-disciplinaryteams
• Skilledinwritingclean,maintainable,andefficientcode
• Enthusiasmforpromotinginnovativetechnologysolutions