Technical Lead - AI​/ML & Computer Vision

Technical Lead - AI/ML & Computer Vision Defence Technology

We are seeking an experienced AI/ML Technical Lead to lead the engineering delivery of an advanced computer vision and machine learning platform for a high-profile UK defence technology programme.

Working with a specialist AI organisation, you'll play a key role in taking established, cutting-edge AI technology into full-scale operational deployment.

This is a hands-on technical leadership position, combining advanced machine learning engineering, architecture and delivery oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to a team of AI/ML and MLOps Engineers.
• Lead the design, optimisation and deployment of advanced computer vision and deep learning systems.
• Oversee scalable ML training, inference and deployment pipelines.
• Guide technical architecture, engineering standards and best practices.
• Work closely with stakeholders to integrate AI solutions into existing infrastructure.
• Mentor engineers, resolve technical challenges and ensure successful delivery.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Active SC clearance - client can sponsor DV
• Extensive experience in Machine Learning, Deep Learning and Computer Vision
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• Strong hands-on Python and PyTorch development skills.
• Expertise in CNNs, Vision Transformers and neural network architectures.
• Proven experience delivering production-grade AI/ML systems.
• Previous technical leadership or principal engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of MLOps, CI/CD, model deployment and scalable infrastructure.
• Excellent stakeholder management and technical communication skills.

Desirable Experience

• GPU optimisation, distributed training and inference acceleration.
• Docker, Kubernetes, MLflow or Kubeflow.
• Object detection, segmentation and large-scale imagery processing.
• Edge AI and NVIDIA technologies.
• Defence, aerospace or national security projects.