Principal Machine Learning Engineer

About the role

As a Principal Machine Learning Engineer, you will serve as a high-level technical authority, steering our most complex projects and driving the next wave of AI innovation. You will architect scalable, large-scale systems that integrate seamlessly into existing frameworks while setting the technical direction for Faculty’s flagship initiatives.

By leveraging your deep expertise, you will provide authoritative advice across business units, fostering team growth and influencing company strategy to ensure our solutions remain at the cutting edge of the industry.

What you'll be doing

• Architecting sophisticated software and data science frameworks for large-scale, complex systems that meet rigorous functional and non-functional requirements.
• Designing integrated system architectures that scale effectively and align with broader organisational and technical standards.
• Solving intricate technical challenges that span multiple projects or business units, acting as a respected expert for both internal teams and external customers.
• Setting the strategic technical direction for flagship projects, providing the vision and guidance necessary to ensure successful delivery.
• Influencing company-wide technical strategy by leveraging deep domain expertise in machine learning and advanced statistics.
• Advising major initiatives as a technical authority, ensuring that architectural choices are robust, sustainable, and innovative.

Who we're looking for

• You are a recognised technical authority with extensive experience in machine learning, statistics, and advanced data science methodologies with a specific focus on solutions the Financial Services space
• You possess a proven track record of defining software architecture and designing complex systems that thrive within existing organisational frameworks.
• You are a natural problem-solver who can navigate challenges across diverse projects and provide authoritative guidance on major initiatives.
• You have the strategic mindset required to set the technical pulse for high-impact projects and contribute meaningfully to long-term company goals.
• You excel at communicating complex technical concepts to both peers and customers, earning trust through expertise and clear architectural leadership.
• You thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, balancing hands-on system design with the ability to direct others toward technical excellence.

Our Interview Process

• Talent Team Screen (30 minutes)
• Introduction to the role (45 minutes)
• Pair Programming Interview (90 minutes)
• System Design Interview (90 minutes)
• Commercial & Leadership Interview (60 minutes)

Our Recruitment EthosWe aim to grow the best team - not the most similar one. We know that diversity of individuals fosters diversity of thought, and that strengthens our principle of seeking truth. And we know from experience that diverse teams deliver better work, relevant to the world in which we live. We’re united by a deep intellectual curiosity and desire to use our abilities for measurable positive impact. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, religions and sexual orientations.