Machine Learning Practice Leader

About The RoleWe are looking for a Machine Learning Practice Leader — a senior technical and people leader who will guide the direction of our ML practice, mentor engineers, and ensure delivery excellence across multiple AI-driven projects.This role combines hands-on machine learning expertise with strategic leadership. As a Practice Leader, you’ll manage and grow a team of ML engineers, shape standards and best practices, and act as the bridge between leadership, HR, and engineering teams.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild, lead, and mentor high-performing ML teamsRecruit, onboard, and coach new team membersSet objectives, conduct performance reviews, and drive career growthEvaluate and improve delivery processes, ensuring consistency across projectsCollaborate with other managers and senior stakeholders across the companyIdentify skill gaps, arrange training, and foster a culture of continuous learningEnsure alignment with the company’s mission, vision, and valuesRepresent the company at conferences, meetups, and community eventsTechnical ExpertiseDeep understanding of Python best practices and ML design patternsProven experience across the full ML lifecycle: data preparation, model training, validation, deployment, and monitoringExperience with deep learning model development and transformer architecturesStrong background in one or more domains: NLP, Computer Vision, Forecasting, Recommender SystemsExpertise in agentic workflows, RAG, and GraphRAG architecturesPractical experience with AWS or other cloud/open-source MLOps platformsHands-on experience with model post-production: monitoring, retraining automation, and maintenanceFamiliarity with diverse data sources (OLTP, OLAP, DataLake, Streaming)Experience in DataOps or MLOps is a strong advantageLeadership & Soft SkillsProven experience managing teams or departments in a technical environmentAbility to coach, mentor, and define clear growth paths for engineersStrong communication and diplomatic skills — empathy, ethics, and conflict resolutionCalm, structured, and reliable leadership style in high-pressure environmentsConfidence to explain complex ML decisions and roadmaps to non-technical stakeholdersWhat We OfferAttractive annual bonus based on performanceLong-term B2B collaborationFully remote setupComprehensive private medical insurance or budget for your medical needsPaid sick leave, vacation, and public holidaysContinuous learning support, including unlimited AWS certification sponsorship