What the job involves

• We’re looking for a ML Team Lead to lead our applied machine-learning function and define how Climate X delivers technical excellence at scale
• This is a hands-on leadership post where you’ll set the ML strategy, steer the technical roadmap, and guide a talented team of five ML engineers (with future head-count growth tied to impact) as they bring models from prototype to production
• You’ll work across generative AI, computer vision, geospatial data, and time-series forecasting, solving real-world problems that drive customer value
• You’ll partner closely with our climate risk Science team to marry ML with physical-modelling approaches
• As a member of the leadership team, you’ll shape how we build, scale, and operate—playing a critical role in innovation, delivery, and culture as we grow
• You will also collaborate with fellow Directors to cultivate the systems, habits, and culture that enable Climate X to thrive
• Set direction. Own and continually refine the AI & ML strategy and technical roadmap, collaborating with the Product team to ensure AI&ML adds value to our product roadmap
• Lead & grow the team. Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of ML engineers
• Ship product impact. Drive GenAI development for Carta and future features, taking prototypes to production
• Bridge Science & Engineering. Combine ML with physics-based risk models (flooding, tropical cyclones, wildfires) to deliver grounded, high-impact solutions
• Raise the bar. Establish gold-standard practices for evaluation, deployment, observability, and maintainability in ML model development
• Shape culture. Work shoulder-to-shoulder with other Directors to embed the rituals and behaviours that make teams exceptional
• Scan the horizon. Evaluate emerging tools, methods, and regulations to keep us ahead of the curve
• Translate value. Turn complex technical challenges into clear business outcomes for colleagues and customers
• Core hours 10am-4pm