Director – Machine Learning Engineering
A senior leadership opportunity for an experienced ML professional to head machine learning engineering initiatives, driving strategy, team building, and cutting-edge model development.
About the role
The employer is seeking a Director of Machine Learning Engineering to lead and scale its ML engineering function. This is a high-impact leadership role suited to a seasoned professional who can bridge deep technical expertise with strategic vision, guiding teams to build and deploy robust machine learning systems.
In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for setting the technical direction for machine learning efforts, overseeing the design and development of ML models and pipelines, and ensuring alignment with broader product and business objectives. Strong hands-on knowledge of machine learning frameworks, model lifecycle management, and production-grade deployment is essential.
- Lead and mentor a team of machine learning engineers
- Define and execute the ML engineering roadmap
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product, data, and engineering stakeholders
- Drive best practices in model development, evaluation, and deployment
- Champion a culture of experimentation, rigour, and continuous improvement
The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in machine learning engineering, a proven track record of leading technical teams, and the ability to translate complex ML concepts into measurable business outcomes. Prior experience in a director or equivalent senior leadership capacity is expected.