AI/ML Engineer - 100% remote - Exclusive to Ocho - candidates should be based in N.Ireland
* Salary: £90,000 - £120,000 depending on experience
About the Company:
A high-growth SaaS company at the forefront of FinOps innovation, developing intelligent solutions to help organisations manage and optimise their cloud spend. Backed by strong product leadership and technical investment, the team is focused on building momentum through cutting-edge features powered by AI and machine learning. This is an opportunity to join a team that values fast delivery, curiosity, and solving meaningful, high-impact problems for global customers.
The Role:
We're hiring an experienced and skilled AI/ML Engineer to lead the development of intelligent, automated capabilities within our FinOps platform. You'll play a pivotal role in designing and implementing machine learning models that drive recommendations, detect anomalies, and enhance forecasting and analytics. This is a senior-level position that blends hands-on technical work with architectural thinking and cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
* Own the end-to-end lifecycle of machine learning initiatives from discovery and data exploration to production deployment and post-release monitoring
* Design and implement machine learning models for anomaly detection, forecasting, recommendations, and predictive analytics in a cloud cost optimisation context
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, data, and engineering to deliver impactful ML solutions that are tightly integrated into the platform
* Continuously evaluate the performance of ML models and pipelines, and iterate quickly using a metrics-driven approach
* Contribute to the design of scalable ML infrastructure with an eye on performance and reliability in production environments
* Stay informed on the latest AI/ML research, tools, and cloud-related technologies to help inform roadmap decisions and drive technical innovation
Essential Criteria:
* 5+ years of experience in machine learning and AI engineering with a focus on cloud, SaaS, or data-intensive platforms
* Proven expertise with Python and modern ML frameworks (e.g. TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn)
* Deep understanding of supervised/unsupervised learning techniques, time series forecasting, and recommendation systems
* Experience building and scaling ML models in production environments
* Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and related FinOps or cloud cost optimisation challenges
* Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a distributed, agile team
Why Join
* Work with an ambitious team tackling real-world problems in FinOps and cloud cost management
* Autonomy and ownership: shape the ML strategy and bring your ideas to life in production
* Flat structure, open communication, and a culture that values small wins leading to big impact
* Flexible working, strong remote-first culture, and meaningful technical challenges
How to Apply:
If you believe you meet the criteria for this role and are excited about the opportunity, please apply via this link. Alternatively, reach out to Phil Gamble directly for an informal chat via LinkedIn or WhatsApp.
About Phil Gamble:
Phil Gamble has over 20 years of experience in the tech recruitment industry, successfully delivering on challenging IT recruitment campaigns in global software companies across the UK, Ireland, and the US. He takes a personalised approach to understanding candidates and has been praised for his professionalism and commitment to helping people make career-defining moves.
Recent LinkedIn Testimonials:
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