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Principal Machine Learning Engineer

Faculty· Engineering
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Hybrid (London)Full-timePosted 7mo ago

About the role

Principal ML Engineer leading high-level technical direction for large-scale AI systems in the Professional & Financial Services unit at Faculty, architecting scalable solutions and guiding strategic technical direction across multiple initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Architecting sophisticated software and data science frameworks for large-scale, complex systems that meet rigorous functional and non-functional requirements.
  • Designing integrated system architectures that scale effectively and align with broader organisational and technical standards.
  • Solving intricate technical challenges that span multiple projects or business units, acting as a respected expert for both internal teams and external customers.
  • Setting the strategic technical direction for flagship projects, providing the vision and guidance necessary to ensure successful delivery.
  • Influencing company-wide technical strategy by leveraging deep domain expertise in machine learning and advanced statistics.
  • Advising major initiatives as a technical authority, ensuring that architectural choices are robust, sustainable, and innovative.

Qualifications

  • You are a recognised technical authority with extensive experience in machine learning, statistics, and advanced data science methodologies with a specific focus on solutions the Financial Services space
  • You possess a proven track record of defining software architecture and designing complex systems that thrive within existing organisational frameworks.
  • You are a natural problem-solver who can navigate challenges across diverse projects and provide authoritative guidance on major initiatives.
  • You have the strategic mindset required to set the technical pulse for high-impact projects and contribute meaningfully to long-term company goals.
  • You excel at communicating complex technical concepts to both peers and customers, earning trust through expertise and clear architectural leadership.
  • You thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, balancing hands-on system design with the ability to direct others toward technical excellence.

Skills

Required:Machine learningSoftware architecture
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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