Software engineering team lead - ml systems

Software Engineering Team Lead - ML Systems

Software Engineering

Permanent - Full Time

Location: Salford, Hybrid (one day per week in our office at Media City)

Job Closing Date: 23/04/2025

Salary: up to £82,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience

We’re happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to.


THE ROLE

Step into the world of the BBC, where our content reaches millions globally, made possible by our top-notch Software Engineering teams. The BBC is aiming to become more personalised to get you to the content you love, quicker – the Recommendations team will be looking at how we can provide recommendations across all of the BBC’s content (iPlayer, Sounds, News, Sport, etc.) to our audience.

The BBC is a place where you will be able to make a real difference. You will be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you will be empowered to fulfil your potential.


Main Responsibilities

We're looking for a Software Engineering Team Lead, who will represent and support one of our multi-disciplinary engineering teams. Our dream candidate is:

1. Dedicated to building and fostering a diverse and inclusive engineering team.
2. Passionate about supporting, mentoring, and developing high-performing engineers.
3. Possess experience or a keen interest in building machine learning (ML) systems.
4. Take accountability for maintaining and championing technical methodologies aligned with the BBC's core values.
5. Capable of working with and influencing a diverse array of stakeholders.
6. Known for being a team player, always ready to roll up your sleeves to get the job done.


Are you the right candidate?

This role is predominantly hands-off in coding but may occasionally require hands-on involvement. We’re looking for someone with a strong background in Software Engineering and a proven ability to lead teams. Experience in building ML systems would be a significant advantage.


About the BBC

Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

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