Jonathan Harrold

Job Title: ML Tech Lead – Multimodal AILocation: London / Remote Europe ConsideredCompensation: Competitive Base Salary Bonus Travel AllowanceAbout the RoleWe are seeking a hands-on ML Tech Lead to build and lead a brand-new team in a recently created, well-funded AI initiative. You’ll be responsible for shaping the direction of a cutting-edge platform for AI-driven video search and discovery, combining audio, video, and text data. This is a high-visibility role with the chance to impact creative teams and artists globally.Key ResponsibilitiesLead a multidisciplinary team of backend, frontend, and AI engineersArchitect and develop a multimodal AI search platform (video, audio, text)Design and build scalable content ingestion, indexing, and retrieval systemsIntegrate ML models into production search infrastructure (vector search, Elasticsearch/OpenSearch)Mentor engineers and foster a high-impact, collaborative team environmentDeliver robust, production-ready systems on modern cloud infrastructureWhat We’re Looking ForStrong experience in machine learning, especially multimodal modelsHands-on technical expertise in building large-scale search or recommendation systemsProficiency in cloud-based architectures and scalable production systemsLeadership experience: building, mentoring, and guiding engineering teamsPassion for music, media, or creative technology is a plusWhy This Role is ExcitingLead a newly created, high-impact initiative within a global entertainment leaderWork with massive audiovisual datasets and state-of-the-art AI technologyShape tools that directly support artists, creative teams, and content discoveryBe part of a well-funded, forward-thinking AI lab with long-term growth opportunities