Senior AI Platform Lead — ML Strategy & Team Leadership

A&O Shearman; Hook End; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A&O Shearman seeks a Senior AI Engineer (Manager) to lead AI strategy across the IT and Technology Platforms group, directing a global team and external providers. You will shape AI solutions, drive deployment, and partner with stakeholders to deliver value across the firm.

Based in Belfast or London, the role oversees lifecycle development, validation, and integration of AI across products and services, with emphasis on scalable architecture and best practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in ML/DL model development.
• Strong programming skills in Python, R, or C#.
• Experience with AI frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Proven track record of managing large global teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, design, and implementation of AI/ML use cases across the firm.
• Manage a team of IT professionals and external providers.
• Oversee end-to-end lifecycle of AI solutions from development to deployment.
• Mentor engineers and drive performance management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align AI strategy with business outcomes.
• Report on service performance and drive innovation.

Skills

Machine learning

Data analysis

Leadership

Software development

Education

Experience leading large teams

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

Job description

A&O Shearman seeks a Senior AI Engineer (Manager) to lead AI strategy across the IT and Technology Platforms group, directing a global team and external providers. You will shape AI solutions, drive deployment, and partner with stakeholders to deliver value across the firm.

Based in Belfast or London, the role oversees lifecycle development, validation, and integration of AI across products and services, with emphasis on scalable architecture and best practices.