Machine Learning Prototyping Engineer

Machine Learning Prototyping Engineer

My client, a large consultancy, is in need of a Machine Learning Prototyping Engineer for a 6 month contract based in London offering 3 days per week remote working but requiring 2 days per week on-site.

The ideal candidate will have strong ability to translate ideas into working solutions quickly, Hands-on skills across: Python (data processing, ML, prototyping). Data engineering (APIs, data pipelines, SQL, cloud data). Lightweight app development (APIs, simple frontends, notebooks, dashboards). Solid (not necessarily extensive) knowledge on the statistical/mathematical fundamentals that support and proposed ML methodologies. Experience building end-to-end prototypes, not just models. Comfortable working in ambiguous, fast-moving environments. Strong problem-solving and independent thinking.

Nice to have:

Experience integrating LLMs or AI services into applications

Familiarity with modern data platforms (eg Snowflake)

Experience with visualisation tools (eg Tableau, Plotly)

Working knowledge of marketing and advertising

What success looks like:

You can go from idea - working PoC in 2-3 days

You can go from working PoC to useful prototype in 2-3 weeks

You unblock decisions by demonstrating feasibility quickly

You focus on practical outcomes, not perfect code.