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# Lead AI & Computer Vision Engineer

- **Company:** Neartech Search
- **Location:** Sheffield, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Mobile Application Development, Python (Programming Language), Large Language Models, Machine Learning Operations
- **Published:** July 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2854468042-2

## About the Role

* Strong commercial experience developing and deploying AI solutions.
 * Proven computer vision experience (essential).
 * Strong Python engineering skills.
 * Experience with image-based models, LLMs, VLMs, and model optimisation techniques.
 * Exposure to MLOps and modern AI deployment practices.
 * Experience with edge AI and/or mobile AI solutions is highly desirable.
 * Exposure to iOS/mobile development would be advantageous.
 * A practical, hands-on approach with the ability to balance innovation with delivery.
 * Strong communication skills and the confidence to challenge, influence, and take ownership.

## Description

I'm working with a growing technology business looking for a Lead AI Engineer to help shape and grow its AI capability.

They're looking for a hands-on AI professional with strong computer vision experience who enjoys building and deploying real-world AI solutions.

This role would suit someone operating at a senior level, or an existing lead, who wants to take ownership, mentor others, influence technical direction, and progress into a broader leadership position as the team grows.

You'll work closely with product and engineering teams on cutting-edge AI, computer vision, and intelligent automation initiatives within a fast-paced, startup environment.

What You'll Do

 * Design, build, and deploy production AI and computer vision models.
 * Develop solutions across image recognition, classification, labelling, and visual analysis.
 * Build and optimise LLM and VLM-powered applications.
 * Deliver AI solutions across cloud, mobile, and edge environments.
 * Build production-grade Python services and APIs.
 * Ensure AI solutions are explainable, scalable, and reliable.
 * Mentor a junior AI engineer and contribute to technical direction and best practice.
 * Partner with product and engineering teams to identify and deliver high-value AI opportunities.


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