AI Engineer

Peregrine; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an AI Engineer to develop and scale impactful AI solutions across various industries. This role offers an opportunity to work collaboratively in a team focused on innovation while ensuring ethical AI practices. If you have strong Python skills and a background in machine learning, apply now to join a dynamic and inclusive company dedicated to diversity and continuous learning.

Benefits

Standard benefits package

Flexible working solutions

Opportunities for continuous learning

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in Python and experience with AI/ML libraries.
• Experience training and/or fine-tuning machine learning models.
• Understanding of AI ethics, bias mitigation, and responsible ML practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and implement AI models in collaboration with diverse teams.
• Ensure that AI solutions are responsible, ethical, and align with governance standards.
• Stay informed on developments in AI and ML, particularly around generative AI.

Skills

Python

Machine Learning

Data Science

Artificial Intelligence

Collaborative work

Responsible AI practices

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

HuggingFace Transformers

Qdrant

DVC

Job description

Join us as an AI Engineer for our client.

At Peregrine, we are always seeking specialist talent with the ideal mix of skills, experience, and attitude to place with our diverse range of clients. From business analysts in large government organizations to software developers in the private sector, we are continuously looking for the best talent to place.

How Specialist Talent Works:

As a permanent employee of Peregrine, with access to all our standard benefits, you will be deployed across our portfolio of clients as a specialist consultant, working on complex projects across multiple industries.

The Role:

We are seeking a flexible and driven Data Scientist/AI Engineer to prototype, develop, and scale impactful AI solutions. This hands-on role involves collaboration with data scientists and cross-functional teams across the AI workflow, from exploration and model development to deploying generative AI and machine learning pipelines. The ideal candidate will have strong Python skills, experience with ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow), and a background in training or fine-tuning models including LLMs. Familiarity with technologies like RAG, vector databases (e.g., Qdrant), and MLOps tools (e.g., DVC) is highly valued. A strong understanding of responsible AI practices and a passion for experimentation and continuous learning are essential.

Responsibilities:

• Design, prototype, and implement AI models in collaboration with diverse teams.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and domain experts to align solutions with real-world needs.
• Ensure that AI solutions are responsible, ethical, and align with governance standards.
• Stay informed on developments in AI and ML, particularly around generative AI, and evaluate their applicability within the organization.
• Contribute to a culture of curiosity, experimentation, and continuous learning within the team.

Skills & Experience:

• Strong programming skills in Python and experience with AI/ML libraries (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, HuggingFace Transformers).
• Experience training and/or fine-tuning machine learning models, ideally including LLMs or other deep learning architectures.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Data Scientists, engineers, and stakeholders in an agile environment.
• Experience with Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) or vector databases (e.g., Qdrant).
• Exposure to MLOps practices and tools (e.g., DVC).
• Understanding of AI ethics, bias mitigation, and responsible ML practices.

About us:

At Peregrine, we look beyond the immediate and focus on the horizon. We build lasting, meaningful partnerships with our clients and deliver flexible solutions for all resourcing needs. We help our clients engage, develop, and harness the skills they need to grow their workforce. We offer a range of benefits alongside your salary.

Our culture:

We embrace fresh ideas and love learning fast. Our solutions are trusted and established, providing a solid foundation. We rely on openness and honesty and are always ready to help each other. We believe our work benefits society, whether by finding digital talent or promoting social mobility.

Our commitment to diversity:

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, with initiatives to drive social mobility and reduce environmental impact. Our teams are culturally diverse, with over 20 nationalities, and we recruit from various educational and socioeconomic backgrounds. Our partnerships with charities help us improve our practices continually. This commitment is reflected in how we recruit for our clients to foster diversity.