Lead Machine Learning Engineer

Machine Learning Engineers specializing in Inference Optimization focus on maximizing the efficiency, speed, and cost-effectiveness of deploying AI models across diverse environments. They apply advanced optimization techniques to improve runtime inference and application performance. Their work ensures that clients can scale AI solutions sustainably, whether in the cloud, on-premises, or at the edge. As a Lead Machine Learning Engineer at Thoughtworks, you’ll combine deep technical capability with team leadership and architectural thinking. You’ll guide teams through complex optimization challenges, design scalable inference systems, and ensure AI solutions are not only high-performing but operationally sustainable. You’ll act as a bridge between hands-on engineering and strategic technical direction, mentoring others while shaping the standards and practices that define excellence in inference engineering.