Senior Machine Learning Engineer
Posted 1 day ago by SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B Corporation™
£550 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Senior Machine Learning Engineer involves developing and optimizing advanced machine learning models for high-priority defense AI programs. The position requires expertise in deep learning, computer vision, and the ability to work independently in secure environments. This contract role is outside IR35 and offers a competitive daily rate. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Python and experience delivering ML solutions within the defense sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Designing and implementing deep learning models
- Developing computer vision and pattern recognition systems
- Building and refining synthetic data pipelines
- Supporting modelling and simulation environments
- Deploying models within secure production systems
Key Skills:
- Demonstrable experience delivering ML solutions within the defence sector
- Strong Python software engineering background
- Deep Learning experience (TensorFlow, Keras or equivalent)
- Experience with DNNs and advanced ML techniques
- Computer Vision expertise
- Comfortable working in secure, regulated environments
Salary (Rate): £550 per day
City: London Area
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Machine Learning Engineer
Location: UK (hybrid/on-site as required)
Rate: £550 per day (Outside IR35)
Security Clearance: Must hold UK SC Clearance
Contract Machine Learning Engineer – Defence AI Programmes
We are supporting a specialist AI organisation delivering advanced machine learning capability into the defence sector. They require a Contract ML Engineer to support ongoing high-priority programmes. This is an outside IR35 engagement at £550 per day, suited to an experienced contractor who can operate independently within secure environments.
The Role
You will work on the development and optimisation of advanced ML models, contributing to applied AI solutions across defence and national security projects.
Key responsibilities include:
- Designing and implementing deep learning models
- Developing computer vision and pattern recognition systems
- Building and refining synthetic data pipelines
- Supporting modelling and simulation environments
- Deploying models within secure production systems
Required Experience
Demonstrable experience delivering ML solutions within the defence sector
Strong Python software engineering background
Deep Learning experience (TensorFlow, Keras or equivalent)
Experience with DNNs and advanced ML techniques
Computer Vision expertise
Comfortable working in secure, regulated environments
Engagement Details
£550 per day
Outside IR35
Long-term programme potential
High-impact defence projects
This role is ideal for a seasoned ML contractor who is comfortable navigating secure programmes and delivering robust, production-ready AI solutions.