Principal Machine Learning Engineer

Hiscox London, England May 23, 2026

Type Permanent
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite
Level Senior

As a Principal Machine Learning Engineer in Computer Science, the work centres on act as the technical lead for Machine Learning Engineering and MLOps across London Market. It would suit someone who can bring technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving to the role.

Where the work sits

Design leadership, and technical mentorship, you help teams navigate complex technical decisions. Proven track record of owning or shaping ML platforms, MLOps frameworks, or critical ML infrastructure.

Engineering work involved

Act as the technical lead for Machine Learning Engineering and MLOps across London Market. Technically lead the most complex and business‑critical ML systems, from architectural design through to production operation.

What helps in this technical role

Technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving.

Technical skills and requirements

  • Leading deep technical decision‑making, balancing scalability, reliability, security, and developer experience.
  • Relevant technical, electrical, mechanical, maintenance, gas, plumbing, or engineering experience may be required.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field (or equivalent experience).
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