AI engineer (UK)

WRITER; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

Paid parental leave

Wellness stipend

Learning and development stipend

Company stock options

Job summary

A leading AI solutions provider in London seeks an experienced AI engineer to develop high-performance AI applications that power the future of work. You will be responsible for architecting and deploying scalable AI solutions, collaborating with diverse teams, and ensuring ethical AI practices. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in AI systems, proficiency in Python and frameworks like TensorFlow, as well as expertise in NLP and deep learning. This position offers generous benefits and a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in AI systems development.
• Proficiency in Python and relevant AI/ML frameworks.
• Strong foundation in machine learning and deep learning.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy high-performance AI applications.
• Develop intelligent agents and features for customers.
• Collaborate with teams to define requirements and deliver solutions.

Skills

Building and deploying AI systems

Python proficiency

Machine learning principles

Deep learning architectures

Natural language processing

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

JAX

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

🚀 About WRITER

WRITER is where the world's leading enterprises orchestrate AI-powered work. Our vision is to expand human capacity through superintelligence. And we're proving it's possible – through powerful, trustworthy AI that unites IT and business teams together to unlock enterprise-wide transformation. With WRITER's end-to-end platform, hundreds of companies like Mars, Marriott, Uber, and Vanguard are building and deploying AI agents that are grounded in their company's data and fueled by WRITER's enterprise-grade LLMs. Valued at $1.9B and backed by industry-leading investors including Premji Invest, Radical Ventures, and ICONIQ Growth, WRITER is rapidly cementing its position as the leader in enterprise generative AI.

Founded in 2020 with office hubs in San Francisco, New York City, Austin, Chicago, and London, our team thinks big and moves fast, and we're looking for smart, hardworking builders and scalers to join us on our journey to create a better future of work with AI.

📐 About the role

As an AI engineer at WRITER, you'll be at the forefront of shaping how enterprises harness superintelligence. This isn't just about theory; you'll be building tangible AI solutions that power the future of work for hundreds of the world's leading companies. Your work will directly impact the performance, scalability, and ethical alignment of our cutting‑edge LLMs and AI agents, enabling businesses to unlock unprecedented levels of productivity and innovation with AI that is truly grounded in their data.

This role can be hybrid in our London hub. You'll report to the head of AI engineering.

🦸🏻♀️ What you'll do

• Architect, develop, and deploy high‑performance, scalable AI applications into production environments, ensuring robust integrations with our end‑to‑end platform.
• Drive the development of intelligent agents and AI‑powered features, translating complex research into practical, impactful solutions for our customers.
• Collaborate closely with research scientists, data scientists, and product managers to define technical requirements and deliver features that address critical business needs.
• Contribute to the research and evaluation of emerging AI technologies, frameworks, and tools to maintain WRITER's leadership in the enterprise generative AI space.
• Champion responsible AI practices, including bias detection, explainability, and safety alignment, making sure our AI is trustworthy and ethical.

⭐️ What you need

• 5+ years of professional experience building and deploying machine learning or AI systems in a production environment.
• Proficiency in Python and experience with relevant AI/ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX.
• A strong foundation in machine learning principles, deep learning architectures, and natural language processing, particularly with large language models.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and MLOps tools for managing the AI lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to write clean, efficient, and well‑tested code for scalable software systems.
• Exceptional problem‑solving skills and a passion for tackling complex technical challenges with creative AI solutions.
• You Connect by collaborating seamlessly across diverse teams, Challenge the status quo to innovate, and Own your projects with a commitment to impact and excellence.

🍩 Benefits & perks (UK full‑time employees):

• Generous PTO, plus company holidays
• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Paid parental leave for all parents (12 weeks)
• Fertility and family planning support
• Early‑detection cancer testing through Galleri
• Competitive pension scheme and company contribution
• Annual work‑life stipends for:
  • Wellness stipend for gym, massage/chiropractor, personal training, etc.
  • Learning and development stipend
• Company‑wide off‑sites and team off‑sites
• Competitive compensation and company stock options