Tech Lead: Scalable LLM Systems & Production

Opus Recruitment Solutions; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment firm is seeking a Tech Lead to join a client's LLM team in the UK. In this hands-on leadership role, you'll own the architecture, training, and deployment of models impacting millions. Responsibilities include leading code, managing the model lifecycle, and creating advanced moderation systems. Candidates should have proven experience with AI and LLM products, deep expertise in Python and PyTorch, and a pragmatic approach to building quality systems.

Qualifications

• Proven experience shipping AI / LLM products at scale.
• Deep technical skills in Python, PyTorch, and modern LLM stacks.
• Ownership mentality focused on performance and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and architect systems while mentoring engineers in Python.
• Own the model lifecycle, from fine-tuning to designing RAG pipelines.
• Develop classifiers and safety systems for moderation.

Skills

Python

PyTorch

AI / LLM products

Model lifecycle management

Job description

A technology recruitment firm is seeking a Tech Lead to join a client's LLM team in the UK. In this hands-on leadership role, you'll own the architecture, training, and deployment of models impacting millions. Responsibilities include leading code, managing the model lifecycle, and creating advanced moderation systems. Candidates should have proven experience with AI and LLM products, deep expertise in Python and PyTorch, and a pragmatic approach to building quality systems.