AI-Native Systems Engineer

LA International; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LA International is seeking an AI-Native Systems Engineer to design, validate and deliver AI-enabled software in distributed systems environments. You will work with small, highly capable teams augmented by AI agents, applying AI coding and verification to architecture and development tasks.

The six-month outside IR35 contract requires travel to the office two days a week in London, Birmingham or Ipswich. LA International is a renowned security-cleared talent partner with a strong track record

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of distributed systems architecture.

Responsibilities

Skills

Distributed systems

Algorithms & data structures

OS & CPU architecture

AWS / cloud-scale engineering

Networking & distributed computing

Go / Rust / C/C++

Data-intensive systems

AI-assisted delivery

Agent orchestration patterns

AI-generated code validation

AI-driven engineering workflows

Job description

AI-Native Systems Engineer

We are looking for an AI-Native Systems Engineer. You will combine deep systems engineering expertise with AI-native delivery practices to design, validate and deliver solutions through small, highly capable teams augmented by AI agents.

• Deep understanding of distributed systems architecture.
• Advanced knowledge of algorithms, data structures and computational complexity.
• Understanding of operating systems, CPU architecture and compilation concepts.
• Experience with cloud-scale engineering on AWS or equivalent platforms.
• Strong understanding of networking, protocols and distributed computing principles.
• Strong systems programming experience using languages such as Go, Rust, C/C++ or similar.
• Experience designing data-intensive systems and large-scale processing platforms.
• Experience operating within AI-assisted software delivery environments.
• Ability to leverage AI coding agents for software development and architecture activities.
• Understanding of agent orchestration patterns.
• Experience validating AI-generated code, designs and documentation.
• Ability to create engineering workflows optimised for AI-driven execution.

The contract is for six months initially outside IR35. It will require travel to the office two days per week in either London, Birmingham or Ipswich.

LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply.

If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.