AI / Machine Learning Engineer (with C++ coding)

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Guildford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology firm in Guildford is seeking an experienced AI / Machine Learning Engineer with a strong foundation in C++. You will design and integrate scalable software solutions while collaborating with R&D teams. This is a full-time on-site role with competitive salary and significant benefits, including 25% bonus and comprehensive health coverage.

Benefits

25 days holiday

10% pension match

Private healthcare

Parking and shuttle services

Long-term sick cover

Qualifications

• 5+ years of R&D experience, with 3+ years in AI/ML projects.
• Strong experience with C++ and integrating ML features into applications.
• Experience with scientific computing, numerical methods, or computational modeling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deploy, and integrate scalable, production-grade software and AI/ML systems.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver new scalable products.
• Identify promising ideas and guide their technical evolution.

Skills

C++

AI/ML expertise

Technical leadership

Python or Julia

Education

Masters or PhD in Computing or STEM

Job description

AI / Machine Learning Engineer (with C++ coding)
Guildford, Surrey (On-site)
£65,000 - £140,000 + 25% Bonus, 10% Pension, Private Medical

- A Masters or PhD Degree in Computing or STEM disciplines.
- Ability to work full-time, 5 days a week in Guildford in the office.

Your new company

This leading software provider is looking to bolster their engineering team with an experienced AI/ML Engineer to work on C++ products. You will be working full-time at their head office in Guildford, close to the University and well-connected to London and Surrey via excellent transport links.

Your new role

This role involves designing, developing, deploying, and integrating scalable, production-grade software and AI/ML systems with existing desktop and web applications. It is a hybrid role, bridging AI/ML expertise and coding, within a newly formed R&D team.

You will collaborate across teams to deliver new scalable products, many of which are greenfield projects. The company’s control over their systems allows developers to understand user journeys deeply, fostering better product development. You will work with scientists, engineers, and developers to identify promising ideas and guide their technical evolution.

As a well-established business with decades of experience, they are leading the market and planning to double their engineering team within the next year, offering leadership opportunities in the future.

What you'll need to succeed

• 5+ years of R&D experience, with 3+ years in AI/ML projects, and a Masters or PhD in STEM or Computing.
• Proven experience with C++ (preferably integrating ML features into C++ applications) and at least one high-level scientific language (e.g., Python, Julia).
• Strong technical leadership skills and motivation to promote engineering best practices.
• Experience with scientific computing, numerical methods, or computational modeling is a plus.

What you'll get in return

Work for an innovative, technology-focused company with excellent benefits, including up to 25% annual bonus, 10% pension match, private healthcare, 25 days holiday, and long-term sick cover. The office offers parking and shuttle services, with modern amenities.

What you need to do now

To apply or find out more, contact Max Wilcock, Business Director, at 0333 010 5724.

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