Founding ML Engineer (95K + Equity) at VC-backed HealthTech AI startup

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Founding ML Engineer

Salary: 95K Equity

Company Description: VC-backed HealthTech AI startup

Job Description:
As the first ML hire you will build the data and machine learning flywheel for an AI platform automating safety-critical regulatory tasks. You will develop custom algorithms and robust MLOps infrastructure to transform complex compliance documentation into a strategic advantage directly impacting how life-saving medical innovations reach patients globally.

Location: London UK

Why this role is remarkable:

• Join as the founding ML hire with a direct seat at the table to shape technical strategy culture and hiring from the ground up.

• Backed by top-tier UK VCs and industry-specific investors with a strong runway to scale from pre-seed to market leader.

• Solve high-stakes real-world problems by applying state-of-the-art NLP and LLM research to automate critical regulatory bottlenecks in medicine.

What you will do:

• Design and implement end-to-end MLOps and DataOps frameworks to automate the ML lifecycle including CI/CD and monitoring.

• Develop production-grade agentic RAG and multi-agent solutions using the latest Large Language Models and document processing techniques.

• Build scalable data pipelines and backend infrastructure using Python FastAPI and vector databases to support complex regulatory workflows.

The ideal candidate:

• Has 4 years of experience in ML engineering with deep expertise in productionizing NLP LLMs and complex data pipelines.

• Demonstrates a strong 0-to-1 startup DNA thriving in ambiguous environments with high agency and independent decision-making skills.

• Possesses technical proficiency in Python and MLOps tools with hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure and modern database architectures.

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