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Senior Forward Deployed Engineer

UK - London💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-10 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead development and deployment of cutting-edge AI systems for government, finance, retail, energy, life sciences, and defence clients, focusing on national security and AI safety.

Role type

Senior Machine Learning Engineer (National Security & AI Safety)

Builds

Scalable, production-grade ML software, tools, and infrastructure for mission-critical capabilities and AI safety red teaming.

Domain

National Security, AI Safety, Government, Finance, Defence

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Full ML lifecycle operationalization, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Python, Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), Docker, Kubernetes

Preferred skills

Architectural decision-making, Client-facing advisory, Mentoring junior engineers

Technologies

TensorFlow, PyTorch, Python, AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes

Responsibilities

Lead technical scoping and architectural decisions for high-impact ML systems; Design and build production-grade ML software and scalable infrastructure; Define and implement best practices for deploying machine learning at scale; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve critical client challenges; Act as a trusted technical advisor to customers and partners; Mentoring and developing junior engineers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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