Senior 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
- Lead technical scoping and make key architectural decisions to enable delivery of professional-level ML solutions.
- Design and build prototypes and robust, production-ready ML solutions.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the team (Product Managers, Machine Learning Scientists, Software Engineers) to solve critical National Security challenges.
- Maintain and develop a strong 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.
- Mentor and develop junior Machine Learning Engineers.
- Provide advice and explain core ML concepts to our customers and partners.
- Provide training to our customers and partners on Mind Foundry products and solutions.
Requirements
- A degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or a related STEM field (or equivalent practical experience)
- Strong engineer with 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.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and 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 obtain and maintain 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
machine learningprogramming languagesPythonproduction codeMLOpsmodel serving architecturesstate-of-the-art ML methodscode qualityprototypingstatistical analysis
Soft Skills
problem-solvingmentoringcollaborationcommunicationadaptabilityleadershiptrainingcustomer engagementcritical thinkingteamwork
Certifications
Developed Vetting (DV) level clearancesecurity clearance