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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Engineering Manager - AI Platform - **Company:** La Fosse - **Location:** Greater London, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Large Language Models, AI Platforms - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815274439-engineering-manager--ai-platform ## About the Role * Previous experience leading high-performing engineering teams in a product environment * Strong technical credibility with experience contributing to architecture and system design * Commercial experience delivering AI or machine learning products into production * Broad engineering, data science or ML background with the ability to operate across software engineering and AI/ML in production. * Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience working closely with Product and Executive teams * Comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment where priorities evolve quickly * Experience with LLMs is beneficial, but strong engineering fundamentals and AI production experience are more important ## Description Hybrid - London (3 days per week in an amazing office space) I'm working with one of Europe's most exciting AI-native technology businesses to hire an Engineering Manager into a highly visible AI Platform team. This is an opportunity to lead the engineering team responsible for the AI capabilities that power products used by millions of people globally. You'll lead a team of senior engineers working at the intersection of software engineering, machine learning and product, building the platform that enables AI-powered personalisation, prediction and intelligent user experiences across the business. The Business * High-growth, product-led technology company with AI at the heart of its strategy * AI capabilities already deployed at scale, with significant investment in the next generation of AI products * Collaborative engineering culture with strong technical leadership and close partnership across Product, Data and Executive Leadership * Working alongside leading AI partners including OpenAI, Anthropic and Google The Role * Lead and develop a team of seven experienced engineers, including several Principal Engineers * Drive delivery across a business-critical AI Platform that supports teams across the organisation * Shape technical direction through architecture and system design rather than day-to-day coding * Balance product priorities with engineering excellence, ensuring AI capabilities deliver measurable business outcomes * Partner closely with Product and senior leadership to translate strategy into execution * Build scalable AI infrastructure that enables new AI-powered products and features * Manage strategic relationships with external AI partners and technology providers * 80% leadership/strategy, 20% technical through system design What They're Looking For * Previous experience leading high-performing engineering teams in a product environment * Strong technical credibility with experience contributing to architecture and system design * Commercial experience delivering AI or machine learning products into production * Broad engineering, data science or ML background with the ability to operate across software engineering and AI/ML in production. * Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience working closely with Product and Executive teams * Comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment where priorities evolve quickly * Experience with LLMs is beneficial, but strong engineering fundamentals and AI production experience are more important This is a fantastic opportunity for an Engineering Manager who enjoys leading senior technical teams, influencing product strategy and building AI platforms that have a direct impact on millions of users. 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