Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Company: rowdentech
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

Overview

We’re building the UK’s next generation engineering powerhouse, providing critical technology that strengthens national security and resilience.

At Rowden, we design and integrate advanced systems and products that sense, connect, and protect data in challenging environments where quick decisions are vital. Our solutions use intelligent automation to enhance speed and efficiency and are built to be reliable and straightforward for critical operations in remote or high-pressure settings.

Headquartered in Bristol (UK), we combine modern engineering methods with cutting-edge commercial technology to create adaptable, mission-critical systems. We focus on solving the tough challenges that others overlook, ensuring our customers can operate effectively in an ever-changing world.

About the role

We are growing our ML team to support new projects and product developments. We are looking for AI builders; you will be working on developing and deploying AI systems to solve complex problems that have real-world impact.

You’ll join an existing ML team that works in close collaboration with software, hardware and systems teams to get useful AI into the hands of users. Our ML team works end-to-end, from R&D to deployment, across traditional ML, deep learning, data engineering and LLM/agentic systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development on projects and products, designing end-to-end solutions from concept to deployment.
  • Own the quality of software and ML solutions; mentor colleagues and maintain coding standards.
  • Advocate for good ML, data, and software practices within the business.

Qualifications

  • Senior ML Engineer or equivalent experience with a track record of delivering AI systems in demanding environments.
  • Experience across traditional ML, deep learning, data engineering and LLM/agentic systems is desirable.
  • Ability to work across cross-functional teams (software, hardware, systems).

No prior defence experience is required. We’re interested in people who’ve built and deployed AI systems in demanding environments and are passionate about delivering tangible value to end users, whatever the sector.

Candidates must be eligible for SC clearance. More information about security clearance is available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

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Posted: July 11th, 2026