Principal AI/ML Engineer

Anaplan; York; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in York is seeking a Principal AI/ML Engineer to enhance their AI-driven Sales Planning product. The ideal candidate will have substantial expertise in product development, with strong skills in building ML pipelines, deploying algorithms, and maintaining high-performance APIs. This role offers a collaborative and inclusive work environment, emphasizing diversity and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Expertise in developing AI-driven products.
• Experience in fine-tuning algorithms for production.
• Ability to develop high-performance APIs.

Responsibilities

• Architect and maintain AI-driven products.
• Develop and optimize ML pipelines and APIs.
• Collaborate with international teams on product excellence.

Skills

AI product development

Building ML pipelines

Clustering algorithms

Classification algorithms

Prediction algorithms

Python

Kubernetes

Docker

Redis

Tools

Airflow

Harness

Jenkins

MSFT Copilot

GitHub

Job description

Overview

At Anaplan, we are a team of innovators focused on optimizing business decision-making through our AI-infused scenario planning and analysis platform so our customers can outpace their competition and the market. Our Winning Culture unites Anaplanners across teams and geographies with a commitment to our customers' success. Our customers include Fortune 50 leaders such as Coca-Cola, LinkedIn, Adobe, LVMH and Bayer, among 2,400+ global companies relying on our best-in-class platform. Supported by operating principles of being strategy-led, values-based and disciplined in execution, you\'ll be inspired, connected, developed and rewarded here. We value diversity, inclusivity, and global collaboration, celebrating the unique perspectives each team member brings. We are transforming business planning and execution with innovative AI-driven solutions that connect strategy and action and empower organizations worldwide to navigate complexities and execute effective sales planning strategies.

We\'re seeking an experienced Principal AI/ML Engineer to join our international team based in York. You\'ll focus on enhancing our cutting-edge AI-driven Sales Planning product, leveraging classical ML techniques.

Your Impact

• Architect, build, and maintain robust and scalable AI-driven products, focusing on Sales Planning.
• Develop, optimize, and support ML pipelines, APIs, and backend systems.
• Drive infrastructure improvements, emphasizing automation, reliability, and scalability in cloud environments.
• Collaborate closely with international teams to integrate diverse requirements and ensure product excellence.
• Mentor team members, foster best practices, and champion a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Design software architecture, perform thorough code reviews, and ensure high coding standards.
• Foster innovative thinking and consistently strive to create robust and scalable systems.

Your Skills

• Substantial expertise in AI product development.
• Demonstrated experience building ML pipelines and working with classical ML algorithms.
• Strong knowledge of Clustering, Classification, and Prediction algorithms (e.g. dbscan, k-means, XGBoost, regression, random forests, etc.)
• Experience in fine-tuning algorithms and delivering models to production.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain high-performance APIs and backend services.
• Proficiency in Python, Kubernetes, Docker, Airflow, Harness, and Jenkins.
• Knowledge and experience with CI/CD pipelines and methods.
• Hands-on experience with Redis and related data infrastructure.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively in multi-national, cross-functional teams.
• Excellent software architecture and code reviewing skills.
• Hands-on Python coding skills.
• Experience working with MSFT Copilot and GitHub.
• Comfortable handling new technologies and stepping out of comfort zones.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)

We believe attracting and retaining the best talent and fostering an inclusive culture strengthens our business. DEIB improves our workforce, enhances trust with our partners and customers, and drives business success. Build your career in a place where diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging aren\'t just words on paper - this is what drives our innovation, it\'s how we connect, and it contributes to what makes us a market leader. We believe in a hiring and working environment where all people are respected and valued, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes people unique. We hire you for who you are, and we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive equitable benefits and all privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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