Machine Learning Engineer / MLOps Engineer

Oxford
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Machine Learning Engineer (MLOps)

Location: Oxfordshire, UK

Permanent

HYBRID 3 days per week onsite

ARCA Resourcing is partnering with an innovative, established but scaling technology company in Oxfordshire to recruit a Machine Learning Engineer (MLOps). This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of advanced computing and emerging technologies, applying modern machine learning techniques to complex scientific and engineering challenges.

As a Machine Learning Engineer, you will develop advanced ML-driven applications that enhance the performance, stability, and sensitivity of next-generation technologies. Working closely with experimental scientists and hardware engineers, you will translate complex physical system data into actionable improvements through intelligent data modelling and automation.

Key Responsibilities

* Develop and implement custom machine learning models for signal processing, sensor fusion, and system optimisation

* Design models for applications such as noise suppression, drift compensation, anomaly detection, and adaptive calibration

* Build and maintain robust data pipelines to process high-dimensional experimental and time-series datasets

* Train, validate, and optimise machine learning models using modern Python-based frameworks

* Integrate ML inference into real-time or near-real-time control environments

* Stay up to date with the latest developments in machine learning and sensor fusion techniques

* Interpret and communicate cutting-edge research in both theory and experiment with internal teams

* Contribute to the wider scientific community through publications, conferences, or technical collaboration

* Support and mentor colleagues, contributing to a collaborative research and engineering environment

Essential Skills & Experience

* BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Quantum, or a closely related discipline

* 2+ years of industry experience developing and deploying machine learning models

* Strong programming skills in Python for machine learning and scientific computing

* Experience developing, training, and optimising machine learning models

* Familiarity with common ML tools and frameworks such as PyTorch, pandas, and scikit-learn

* Experience working with large datasets and high-performance computing (HPC) environments

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in complex technical environments

* Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

* Comfortable working in collaborative, cross-functional teams within a fast-paced R&D environment

* Ability to learn complex topics quickly and translate research into practical solutions

Desirable Skills & Experience

* PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or a related field

* Experience deploying machine learning models to edge or embedded compute hardware

* Experience with MLOps workflows, including continuous training, testing, and deployment pipelines

* Experience with real-time systems, sensor data processing, or advanced signal processing

* Exposure to quantum technologies, quantum information science, or quantum machine learning

This is a unique opportunity to apply cutting-edge machine learning techniques within a highly technical environment, working alongside experts developing breakthrough technologies.

ARCA Resourcing welcomes applications from engineers passionate about using machine learning to solve complex scientific and engineering problems.

Please apply via the link for immediate consideration

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