Mimica

Head of Machine Learning – Remote, UK/Europe

Mimica

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇫🇷 France

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead and nurture a growing team of machine learning engineers, supporting their career development through coaching and mentorship.
  • Leading team OKR discussions, coordinating projects and facilitating team meetings, planning and retros.
  • Collaborate with the CTO, Platform and Product Managers to align team priorities with company OKRs.
  • Collaborate with the People team on recruiting and onboarding talent that matches our values and technical excellence.
  • Act as a sounding board for the team, empowering the team, and support identifying and resolving bottlenecks and efficiency blockers, enabling the team to iterate faster.
  • Drive the development and deployment of ML systems, optimising tools and infrastructure for efficiency, while ensuring timeline and goals are met.
  • Promoting a culture of collaboration and continuous learning, and mentoring team members in their development.

Requirements

  • Strong background in applied AI/ML research, development, and deployment
  • Significant experience in leading and executing machine learning initiatives, particularly in high-growth and large-scale product companies.
  • Proven track record in managing and growing ML/Data Scientist teams, including hiring, mentoring, and developing talent.
  • Deep understanding of ML engineering practices, including MLOps and data engineering.
  • Expertise in collaborating with Product and Engineering teams to align ML efforts with broader product goals.
  • Strong communication skills to engage with senior leaders, product teams, and engineers in complex technical discussions.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills - methodically decomposing systems to identify bottlenecks, determine root causes and implement effective solutions.
  • Drive to continually develop your skills, improve team processes and reduce debt.
  • Fluency in English, with effective communication skills – articulating complex ideas, concepts, and trade-offs clearly and getting buy-in for strategic technical decisions.
Benefits
  • Generous compensation + stock options - aligned with our internal framework, market data, and individual skills.
  • Distributed work: Work from anywhere - fully remote, in our hubs, or a mix.
  • Company-issued laptop*, remote setup stipend, and co-working budget
  • Flexible schedules and location
  • Ample paid time off, in addition to local public holidays
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Health & retirement benefits
  • Annual learning & development budget - up to £500 / €600 / $650 per year
  • Annual workaways and regular virtual & in-person socials
  • Opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects that shape the future of work

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
machine learningMLOpsdata engineeringAI researchML systems developmentML deploymentanalytical skillstroubleshooting skillstechnical discussions
Soft skills
coachingmentorshipcollaborationcommunicationleadershipproblem-solvingteam empowermentcontinuous learningproject coordination