Machine Learning Engineer

Higher - AI recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering tech company is seeking Machine Learning Engineers to solve complex problems using AI. Located in London or Paris, you will develop innovative solutions for operational planning while collaborating closely with military experts. This role requires a master's degree in Machine Learning or Computer Science and at least 5 years of relevant experience. The company offers extensive benefits including travel expense coverage, childcare support, and generous parental leave.

Benefits

100% coverage for travel expenses

Childcare support

Minimum 3 months fully paid parental leave

25 days holiday + bonus days for company closure

Subsidised lunches in office

Gym membership

Private medical insurance

Subsidised coaching / training

Work-from-home allowance for office equipment

Fertility support benefits, including financial support for IVF

Menstrual leave

Company off-sites twice per year

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in machine learning, with expertise in modelling, prototyping, and evaluation.
• Located in London or Paris and open to working in the office.

Responsibilities

• Develop AI solutions to solve high-stakes problems.
• Collaborate with military experts and product team.
• Explore and apply the latest research to keep the company at the forefront of innovation.

Skills

Machine Learning expertise

Software engineering skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

MSc in Machine Learning, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Python FastAPI

Python

Typescript

React

Job description

We are partnering with an early‑stage, mission‑driven company at the intersection of AI and national defence to appoint exceptional Machine Learning Engineers.

This fast‑growing organisation is transforming mission‑critical combat planning and operational decision‑making by building next‑generation AI software tools for Western forces.

Founded in 2023, the company has already secured significant early‑stage funding, including a $10m Seed round in 2024. The founding team is composed of ex‑Palantir and ex‑OpenAI leaders. They combine deep sector knowledge with cutting‑edge design and software engineering expertise to deliver state‑of‑the‑art SaaS capabilities leveraging NLP, GenAI, Computer Vision, and Reinforcement Learning technologies.

Position location (hybrid) : London (Shoreditch) or Paris (Le Marais)

We are seeking Machine Learning Engineers who are passionate about using AI technology to solve complex, real‑world problems with meaningful societal impact. You will be joining a highly collaborative and talented team that is revolutionising how operational planning is conducted at scale and speed.

Primary Responsibilities

• Shape the company’s AI trajectory by developing AI solutions to solve high‑stakes problems
• Collaborate closely with military experts, along with the product team, to identify and capitalise on high‑impact opportunities
• Keep the company at the forefront of innovation by exploring and applying the latest research

Requirements

• MSc in Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in machine learning, with an expertise in modelling, prototyping, and evaluation
• Strong software engineering skills with a focus on velocity
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to flourish in a team
• Located in London / Paris and open to working in office

Tech Stack

• Python FastAPI
• Python, Typescript, or React
• Open source LLMs
• Building for production

Benefits Currently Offered (likely to improve as company grows)

• 100% coverage for travel expenses
• Childcare support
• Min. 3 months fully paid parental leave
• 25 days holiday + bonus days for company closure
• Subsidised lunches in office
• Gym membership
• Private medical insurance
• Subsidised coaching / training
• Work‑from‑home allowance to cover office equipment, desk, chair, monitor etc.
• Fertility support benefits, including financial support for IVF
• Menstrual leave / congé menstruel
• Company off‑sites twice per year

Interview Process

• Introductory interview – 45 mins
• Live coding task – 45 mins
• On‑site interviews + meet the team – half day
• Final interview with CEO – 30 mins

This company is not currently offering sponsorship to foreign candidates. If you are not able to live and work in either Paris or London without sponsorship, please do not apply.