Cohere is hiring a Machine Learning Manager - Applied ML (UK/EU)

Cohere is looking for a Machine Learning Manager - Applied ML to lead a team building and delivering tailored AI solutions for enterprise customers. This high-impact role combines strategic direction, technical oversight, and direct customer collaboration to solve nuanced business challenges.

What You'll Do

• Define and drive the long-term vision for the Applied ML team in alignment with company goals.
• Shape the roadmap for custom model development, fine-tuning, and advanced implementations.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to prioritize high-impact initiatives and customer engagements.
• Lead, hire, and grow a high-performing team of ML engineers through coaching and mentorship.
• Foster a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Establish team processes to maximize productivity and execution speed.
• Partner with Product to define and deliver novel, scalable ML solutions.
• Guide the development of reusable frameworks that streamline customer deployments.
• Oversee performance optimization and evaluation of models in real-world environments.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to strategic customers, translating needs into plans.
• Lead delivery efforts from prototyping through to production deployment on customer infrastructure.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field.
• 8+ years in AI/ML, including several years in technical leadership roles.
• Proven success leading large ML teams and delivering complex AI solutions at scale.
• Experience with enterprise deployments, including custom model development and fine-tuning.
• Deep understanding of LLMs, their training, deployment, and real-world constraints.
• Hands-on experience with RAG pipelines, agentic systems, and multi-modal applications.
• Proficiency in ML frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Familiarity with modern cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and ML infrastructure best practices.
• Strong ability to translate business requirements into scalable ML solutions.
• Track record of product thinking and technical decision-making aligned with customer needs.
• Exceptional communicator, capable of aligning technical execution with business goals.
• Experienced mentor who inspires excellence, collaboration, and growth in technical teams.

Nice to Have

• Master’s or PhD preferred.

Technical Stack

• PyTorch
• TensorFlow
• AWS
• GCP
• Azure

Team & Environment

You will lead the Applied ML team, reporting directly to executive leadership.

Benefits & Compensation

• Weekly lunch stipend, in-office lunches & snacks.
• Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget for mental health.
• 100% Parental Leave top-up for 6 months for employees based in Canada, the US, and the UK.
• Personal enrichment benefits towards arts and culture, fitness and well-being, quality time, and workspace improvement.
• Remote-flexible, offices in Toronto, New York, San Francisco and London and co-working stipend.
• 6 weeks of vacation.

Work Mode

This is a hybrid role open to candidates in the UK, EU, and our offices in Toronto, New York, San Francisco, and London.

We value and celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive work environment for all. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities.