Manager, Applied Research

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Manager of Applied Research to lead a high-performing team in developing cutting-edge AI, NLP, and ML solutions. In this pivotal role, you will drive the end-to-end model development process while fostering an inclusive culture that emphasizes growth and collaboration. With a focus on servant leadership, you will translate complex business challenges into clear, actionable outcomes. This position offers a hybrid work model, comprehensive wellbeing benefits, and opportunities for professional development, making it an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that supports justice and transparency.

Benefits

Inclusive culture with growth opportunities

Hybrid work model (2-3 days/week in-office)

Comprehensive wellbeing benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Learning & Development resources

Social impact initiatives

Volunteer days

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in NLP/IR/ML systems development.
• Proficiency in writing clean, production-ready Python code.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing team through servant leadership.
• Translate complex business problems into actionable solutions.

Skills

Python

NLP

Machine Learning

Information Retrieval

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

PhD in a relevant discipline

Master’s with comparable experience

Job description

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About the role

As Manager, Applied Research, you will:

1. Lead: Build a high-performing team through servant leadership, setting clear expectations, modeling behaviors, and coaching. Communicate proactively and articulate ideas clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
2. Deliver: Translate complex business problems into solutions with defined outcomes, breaking down ideas into manageable milestones. Drive end-to-end model development with a collaborative team, ensuring timely software delivery.
3. Innovate: Experiment with new approaches, learn emerging technologies, and encourage your team to do the same. Lead AI, NLP, and IR adoption across the enterprise.

About you:

• PhD in a relevant discipline or Master’s with comparable experience
• At least 5 years of experience building NLP/IR/ML systems from ideation to production
• Proficiency in writing clean, production-ready Python code
• Experience coaching and developing teams
• Ability to translate complex problems into solutions with clear scope and success metrics

Preferred:

• 8+ years of experience in IR, ML, or NLP system development
• Experience with state-of-the-art research and real-world application
• Experience in fast-paced, agile environments managing uncertainty
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills
• Track record of delivering MVP in large enterprises
• Publications at major conferences (ACL, EMNLP, KDD, ICML, NeurIPS, SIGIR)

What’s in it for you?

• Inclusive culture with growth opportunities
• Hybrid work model (2-3 days/week in-office)
• Comprehensive wellbeing benefits and flexible work arrangements
• Recognition for diversity, inclusion, and work-life balance
• Learning & Development resources
• Social impact initiatives and volunteer days
• Purpose-driven work supporting justice, truth, and transparency

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