Jobs, fresher vacancy - AI Lead (Machine Learning) • UK

Company: Deep.Meta

UK

About Deep.Meta We’re a VC backed industry 4.0 startup with funding from Google for Startups, Imperial College Enterprise Labs and the UK Govt with customers across three Continents. Our products help fight climate change by reducing production waste and energy consumption in the metals industry, which collectively contribute more than 10% of global emissions. At Deep.Meta we know metals industries are as crucial today as they were a century ago. The majority have remained technologically conservative and have masses of data they could be using to optimize their production and supply chain. We’re optimisation enthusiasts! We are improving the processes in the metals industry, by introducing end-to-end agent driven optimisation deployed in software directly to production lines. What are we looking for?We’re looking for a highly skilled Artificial Intelligence expert to join us as AI Lead. In this role, you'll lead a dynamic team of machine learning engineers and developers and play a pivotal role on our core leadership team.Your primary responsibility will be driving technology development and implementation across industrial sites, ensuring alignment between the tech team's efforts and broader business objectives. You’ll provide technical leadership, strategic insight, and hands-on support where needed.This is a hybrid role, combining hands-on technical contributions—including occasional forward-deployed work at customer sites—with management responsibilities. The position offers significant room for growth and advancement.As AI Lead, you will:Mentor and guide the tech team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountabilityProvide strategic leadership in algorithm development and ensure seamless integration into the software architecture How can you stand out?Experience with process control or industrial processesBackground as a founder or founding engineerStrong communication skills, both technical and non-technical Core Skills That Will Help You SucceedTechnicalAbility to translate customer problems into machine learning problemsProficient in Python’s ML stack and tools; experience with PyTorch, JAX, or similar frameworksExperience building models using complex time-series dataProficient in SQL and database managementCapable of writing production-grade code and using modern development tools and methodologies (version control, CI/CD, containers, etc.) in cloud environments like GCP, AWS, or AzureLeadershipExperience mentoring ML and software engineering teamsLed sprints and contributed to technical roadmapsAble to communicate complex technical problems clearly and effectivelySkilled at aligning technology choices and resources to support business goalsMaintains clear and up-to-date documentation of designs and decisionsWorks cross-functionally with business leaders, product managers, developers, and customers to understand needs and present solutions Advanced Skills That Set You ApartExperience with Reinforcement Learning and TransformersFull-Stack Development skills Culture and BenefitsDirect collaboration with an enthusiastic founding teamWorking with some of the largest steel companies in the world, tackling high-impact, high-emission challenges with AITransparent and collaborative work cultureBe a driving force in developing your team and supporting their growthFlexible working arrangementsEquity offered in Deep.MetaOffice within walking distance to Soho, Mayfair, and Green ParkAccess to a nearby green space for breaks and outdoor workingWhat’s the hiring process?Introductory CallTechnical InterviewMeet the TeamWork with us for a weekOffer