We are seeking a highly experienced and hands-on Principal AI/ML Architect & Applied AI Lead to drive the design, development, and operationalisation of enterprise-scale AI systems across research and production environments.

This role combines deep technical expertise in Machine Learning, Generative AI, distributed data systems, and cloud-native architectures with strategic leadership capabilities. The ideal candidate will lead complex AI initiatives end-to-end — from experimentation and research to scalable deployment in global enterprise environments.

The position requires a strong balance between:

• technical leadership
• hands-on implementation
• cross-functional collaboration
• mentoring of engineering and data science teams

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in AI/ML, data science, or distributed systems engineering.
• Proven experience designing and deploying production-grade AI ...