Lead the development and deployment of production-grade AI systems for global pharmaceutical firms and MedTech innovators. You will architect scalable MLOps infrastructure, design end-to-end pipelines, and mentor junior engineers within a PhD-heavy team. This role bridges the gap between sophisticated machine learning research and reliable, real-world healthcare impact at scale.
Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Life Sciences at Acquisition-stage applied AI pioneer
Join a PhD-heavy team at one of the UK's most respected applied AI firms. As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, you'll build the MLOps infrastructure and production-grade pipelines that help major pharma companies and MedTech startups get life-saving treatments to patients faster. Following a major acquisition move and recognition by Gartner as a category visionary, this role offers the perfect blend of high-growth startup autonomy and global-scale impact. If you have deep Python skills and experience scaling ML systems on Kubernetes, this is your chance to apply serious engineering rigor to the future of healthcare.
Overview
Role overview
Company
Faculty
Acquisition-stage applied AI pioneer and Decision Intelligence leader recognized by Gartner
Backed by Apax Digital Fund, LocalGlobe, GMG Ventures, GMG Ventures LP, Jaan Tallinn, Mercuri.
Responsibilities
What you will do
- Lead technical scoping and architectural decisions for high-impact ML systems using Python, Docker, and Kubernetes.
- Design and build production-grade infrastructure on cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP to manage applications at scale.
- Act as a trusted technical advisor to senior stakeholders, translating complex AI concepts into actionable clinical and commercial strategies.
Candidate profile
Who this is a fit for
- Extensive experience operationalizing machine learning models built with frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch within a production environment.
- Deep software engineering foundations with professional proficiency in Python and modern CI/CD workflows for machine learning (MLOps).
- Proven ability to lead projects in fast-paced environments, such as startups or consultancies, with strong communication skills for client-facing engagement.
What makes it remarkable
Why this role is remarkable
- Work at the intersection of AI and healthcare, building solutions that accelerate drug discovery and clinical trial optimization for major pharma firms.
- Join a high-caliber team with deep technical rigor, including many PhDs, in a company recently recognized by Gartner as a Visionary in Decision Intelligence.
- Benefit from the resources of a global acquisition while maintaining a high-autonomy engineering culture that values technical depth and responsible AI.
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