Machine Learning Engineer

KDR Talent Solutions; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security technology consultancy in Cambridge is seeking a Machine Learning Consultant to work on high-impact projects in national security. As part of a specialist team, you'll develop innovative ML solutions and collaborate with top experts in a flat, open culture.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in STEM with postgraduate or R&D experience.
• Excellent Python skills with hands-on experience in ML frameworks.
• Experience in building ML models in constrained environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement ML solutions across various projects.
• Research and deploy models in complex settings.
• Build end-to-end ML systems from ideation to deployment.

Skills

Python

Machine Learning

Computer Vision

Generative Models

GPU Processing

Education

Degree in STEM (2:1 or above)

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

JAX

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Machine Learning Consultant | Cutting-Edge Tech Consultancy | Cambridge (UK-based) | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

The Company

Our client is a leading security technology consultancy, pushing the boundaries of innovation to protect the UK from advanced cyber and technological threats. They work at the intersection of AI, engineering, and real-world impact, tackling some of the most pressing challenges in national security.

• Be part of a specialist team working on high-impact machine learning projects
• Solve real-world challenges with tangible results in national defense
• Collaborate with world-class scientists and engineers in a flat, non-hierarchical structure
• Enjoy a strong culture of openness, autonomy, and continuous learning
• Work from modern offices just outside Cambridge with access to labs and prototyping tools

The Role

Our client is seeking a Machine Learning Consultant with experience in cutting-edge AI/ML to join their agile, multidisciplinary team. You’ll be responsible for designing and implementing novel ML solutions in resource-constrained or complex environments, across a range of unique and impactful projects.

• Build end-to-end machine learning systems across diverse technical challenges
• Research, design, and deploy models in novel or resource-constrained settings
• Apply your knowledge to tasks such as computer vision, generative models, and edge ML
• Work on both proof-of-concepts and client-ready demonstrators
• Stretch your capabilities across the full ML development cycle, from ideation to deployment

Your Experience

We’re looking for an experienced ML professional who is passionate about innovation and has the ability to adapt across domains quickly. You’ll need strong fundamentals, technical depth, and a scientific mindset.

• Strong academic background (2:1 or above) in STEM; postgraduate or R&D experience a bonus
• Excellent Python skills and hands-on experience with frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX
• Experience building ML models in unique settings (e.g., constrained hardware or novel data)
• Familiarity with GPU processing (e.g., CUDA) and a range of ML techniques
• Bonus if you’ve worked in a client-facing or consultancy setting

Next Steps

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting and Defense and Space Manufacturing

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