
Machine Learning Engineer – National Security
Mind Foundry
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Oxford • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Design and build prototypes and robust, production-ready ML solutions.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Mind Foundry team (Product Managers, Machine Learning Scientists, Software Engineers) to solve critical National Security challenges.
- Maintain and develop a good working knowledge of state-of-the-art ML methods, software tools and implementation methods.
- Write maintainable production code and promote best practices for code quality in a scientific codebase.
- Provide advice and explain core ML concepts to our customers and partners.
Requirements
- A degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or a related STEM field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Demonstrated proficiency in programming languages such as Python, producing clean, reproducible, well-tested, and well-documented code suitable for long-term ownership and handover.
- Hands-on experience with production infrastructure, including Docker, Linux, CI/CD, MLOps, cloud platforms, and model serving architectures.
- Be able to work with state-of-the-art ML libraries to deliver powerful results quickly.
- Comfortable working in ambiguous, fast-moving environments, embedded with customers or delivery teams.
- Hold existing Developed Vetting (DV) level clearance, or willing and eligible to apply and obtain UK security clearance to Developed Vetting (DV) level.
Benefits
- 25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme with a 5% employer contribution (minimum 5% employee contribution)
- Private Healthcare (including dental and optical cover)
- Group Life Cover at x3 your annual salary once you pass your probation period
- Enhanced Paid Parental and Sickness Leave
- Workplace Nursery Scheme
- Pet friendly office
- Professional and personal development
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Hard Skills & Tools
machine learningPythonproduction codeMLOpsDockerLinuxCI/CDmodel serving architecturesstate-of-the-art ML librariesclean code
Soft Skills
collaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationadaptabilitycustomer engagement
Certifications
Developed Vetting (DV) level clearance