Engineering Manager - AI/ML

Engineering Manager - AI/ML (Computer Vision Focus)

• Up to £120/130k + bonus + shares
• Remote-first - occasional travel to London
• Innovating Real Time AI in a world-class SportsTech environment

I'm working with a pioneering company in the SportsTech industry that's scaling their AI capabilities and continuing to push the boundaries of Real Time computer vision applications. As part of this growth, they're looking for an Engineering Manager - AI/ML to lead a talented team of 11 engineers in building next-gen Computer Vision and AI solutions.

This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership experience who enjoys guiding technical architecture and design but prefers to remain hands-off in coding. You'll play a critical part in shaping Real Time AI systems while fostering engineering best practices and a strong, collaborative culture.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead and grow a team of 11 AI/ML engineers, primarily focused on computer vision.
• Drive architectural decisions and technical direction across Real Time AI systems.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to align engineering efforts with business goals.
• Create a culture of high performance, mentorship, and continuous learning.
• Own delivery processes and technical planning while staying high-level and strategic.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, reliable, and well-architected for future growth.

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience managing high-performing engineering teams in AI/ML & Computer Vision.
• Strong technical background with an emphasis on architecture and system design.
• Preference for candidates with experience building Real Time or low-latency systems - not essential.
• Ability to lead without being hands-on - this role is more strategic and people-focused.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

If you're an engineering leader passionate about AI/ML and looking to build something impactful in a fast-paced environment, I'd love to hear from you.

Engineering Manager - AI/ML (Computer Vision Focus)