Tech Lead: Scalable LLM Systems & Production

Opus Recruitment Solutions; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Tech Lead to join an LLM team in London, where you will own the architecture and deployment of models that drive their core product. This hands-on leadership position involves writing production code and defining alignment strategies. The ideal candidate has proven experience in shipping AI/LLM products, strong skills in Python and PyTorch, and an ownership mentality focused on quality and performance. You will face complex challenges in a dynamic tech environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering LLM products with measurable impacts.
• Strong coding abilities in Python and proficiency in modern LLM technology.
• A mindset focused on speed, practicality, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and code; architect systems and mentor engineers.
• Own the model lifecycle from fine-tuning to designing pipelines.
• Develop nuanced moderation and safety systems.

Skills

Proven experience shipping AI / LLM products at scale

Deep technical skills in Python

Deep technical skills in PyTorch

Ownership mentality

Builder’s mindset

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Tech Lead to join an LLM team in London, where you will own the architecture and deployment of models that drive their core product. This hands-on leadership position involves writing production code and defining alignment strategies. The ideal candidate has proven experience in shipping AI/LLM products, strong skills in Python and PyTorch, and an ownership mentality focused on quality and performance. You will face complex challenges in a dynamic tech environment.