AI Engineer - London

DXC Technology; Erskine; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking an AI Engineer to work on secure AI projects. This role involves designing and optimizing advanced AI architectures, with a focus on Transformer models and prompt engineering. Candidates should have extensive experience in AI and reinforcement learning. The position offers hybrid working options and a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Access to continuous learning and development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience in industry, with a minimum of 2+ years in a similar role.
• Continuous learner that stays abreast with industry knowledge and technology.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize Transformer-based architectures.
• Fine-tune large language models for domain-specific applications.
• Implement advanced prompt engineering strategies.
• Leverage Retrieval-Augmented Generation for enhanced contextual performance.
• Build intelligent agents using frameworks like LangChain, LlamaIndex, CrewAI.
• Apply reinforcement learning techniques including Q-learning and policy gradients.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Transformer models

fine-tuning

prompt engineering

RAG pipelines

Agent Frameworks

reinforcement learning

data cleansing

exploratory data analysis

data visualization

Azure AI Engineer Associate Certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Job Title: AI Engineer (Security Cleared)

Location: London
Type: Full-Time
Remote Work: Hybrid options available
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

The role will involve working on secure accounts and as a result we require applications from UK Nationals with eligibility for SC clearance.

About the Role

We’re looking for a talented and forward-thinking AI Engineer to join our innovative team in the London area. This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI technologies and contribute to transformative projects across multiple domains.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize Transformer-based architectures (GPT, LLaMA, Mistral, Claude)
• Fine-tune large language models for domain-specific applications
• Implement advanced prompt engineering strategies
• Leverage Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) for enhanced contextual performance
• Build intelligent agents using frameworks like LangChain, LlamaIndex, CrewAI, AutoGen
• Apply reinforcement learning techniques including Q-learning, policy gradients, and RLlib
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into scalable products
• Contribute to the mentoring and development of junior team members.
• Support senior team members in identifying and addressing data science opportunities.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience with Transformer models and LLMs (GPT, LLaMA, Mistral, Claude)
• Strong background in fine-tuning and prompt engineering
• Hands-on experience with RAG pipelines
• Familiarity with Agent Frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex, CrewAI, AutoGen)
• Solid understanding of reinforcement learning concepts and tools (Q-learning, policy gradients, RLlib)
• Azure AI Engineer Associate certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Typically, 5+ years of relevant work experience in industry, with a minimum of 2+ years in a similar role.
• Proficiencies in data cleansing, exploratory data analysis, and data visualization
• Continuous learner that stays abreast with industry knowledge and technology

Why Join Us?

• Work on impactful AI projects with real-world applications
• Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team
• Access to continuous learning and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive work culture

Ready to shape the future of AI? Apply now and bring your expertise to a team that values innovation, creativity, and excellence.

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