AI Technical Innovation Lead

Arm; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Arm Cambridge is seeking a hands-on technologist with deep AI expertise to translate research into scalable, production-ready AI solutions. You will work across AI Enablement, Delivery, Data, Architecture, Engineering, IT, Compliance, Security, and business teams to shape Arm's AI roadmap and drive experiments and incubation into reusable patterns and internal products.

You will lead with strong software engineering practices, design end-to-end AI systems, assess models and ecosystems, and help

Qualifications

• Deep hands on expertise across AI, ML, GenAI, LLMs, RAG, reinforcement learning, agentic and multi-agent systems.
• Strong software and backend engineering capability, with experience architecting, building, testing, deploying, and scaling AI-enabled products, APIs, services, microservices, and enterprise solutions.
• Solid understanding of AI architecture, cloud platforms, APIs, model-agnostic design, reusable frameworks, and scalable AI engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Bring deep expertise across AI, ML, GenAI, LLMs, RAG, and applied AI engineering to help shape practical, reusable AI capabilities at Arm.
• Define and embed AI engineering standards for evaluation, observability, testing, governance, and operational readiness so solutions are reliable and secure.
• Apply strong software engineering practices to architect, build, deploy, and scale end-to-end products, APIs, services, and enterprise applications.
• Design, build, test, and scale AI concepts, internal products, mini apps, and reusable enterprise solutions across AI workflows and integrations.
• Contribute to Arm's AI roadmap by assessing models, frameworks, and ecosystem shifts, including non-traditional enterprise AI areas.
• Lead AI experimentation and incubation, turning ideas into proofs of value, MVPs, and production solutions with measurable outcomes.
• Create and evolve reusable patterns, guardrails, and ensure responsible innovation across Arm's engineering communities.

Skills

AI engineering

Python

ML frameworks

PyTorch

System design

Cloud-native

Observability

CI/CD

Security

LangChain

Tools

LangChain

LangGraph

REST APIs

Job description

Job ID 2026-19674 Date posted 13/10/2026 Location Cambridge, United Kingdom Category IT

This is a hands-on role for an exceptional technologist with deep AI expertise, a strong passion for AI, and validated software and applied AI engineering skills, translating emerging capabilities and research into scalable, production-ready AI solutions for Arm.

Working across AI Enablement, Delivery, Data, Architecture, Engineering, IT, Compliance, Security, and business teams, this role will shape Arm's AI roadmap, lead experimentation and incubation, and turn ideas into reusable patterns, internal products, and measurable business outcomes. It will primarily support the core AI roadmap and key transformation initiatives across Arm.

Responsibilities

• Bring deep expertise across AI, ML, GenAI, LLMs, RAG, agentic systems, and applied AI engineering to help shape practical, reusable AI capabilities at Arm.
• Define and embed AI engineering standards for evaluation, observability, testing, governance, and operational readiness so solutions are reliable, secure, and ready for use.
• Apply strong software engineering practices to architect, build, deploy, and scale end-to-end products, APIs, services, internal tools, and enterprise applications.
• Design, build, test, and scale AI concepts, internal products, mini apps, and reusable enterprise solutions across AI workflows, API and MCP style integrations, AI coding assistants, and agentic use cases.
• Contribute to Arm's emerging technical AI roadmap by assessing models, frameworks, whitepapers, open-source projects, and ecosystem shifts, including areas beyond standard enterprise AI.
• Lead AI experimentation and incubation, testing new ideas and turning the most promising into proofs of value, MVPs, and production solutions with clear business outcomes.
• Create and evolve reusable patterns, frameworks, and guardrails, working with teams across Arm to enable responsible innovation across Arm's engineering communities.
• Identify and reduce risks such as hallucination, prompt injection, data leakage, bias, and unsafe tool use.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering IT to develop agentic and AI solutions that improve the engineering experience and developer productivity.

Required Skills And Experience

• Deep hands on expertise across AI, ML, GenAI, LLMs, RAG, reinforcement learning, agentic and multi-agent systems, and applied AI engineering.
• Strong software and backend engineering capability, with experience architecting, building, testing, deploying, and scaling AI-enabled products, APIs, services, microservices, and enterprise solutions, grounded in solid system design, integration, data, CI/CD, observability, security, and cloud-native practices.
• Strong Python skills and experience with frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, LangChain, LangGraph, or similar.
• Experience with LLM and agentic patterns, including retrieval, orchestration, tool use, evaluation, guardrails, and governed production deployment.
• Solid understanding of AI architecture, cloud platforms, APIs, model-agnostic design, reusable frameworks, and scalable AI engineering practices.
• Demonstrated ability to turn emerging research, whitepapers, open-source developments, and new tools into practical, high-value solutions, moving from concept to MVP and production while balancing speed, engineering quality, and business impact.
• Solid grasp of responsible AI, privacy, governance, model security, risk management, vector databases, retrieval systems, and observability/evals.

Nice To Have Skills And Experience

• Effectively engaged in applied AI research, emerging technologies and open source ecosystems. Familiarity with robotics, edge AI applications beyond typical enterprise use cases.
• Knowledgeable in AI for sustainability, including energy-efficient architectures and green compute!

In Return

Joining Arm means being part of a world-class team that is high-reaching and determined to achieve outstanding results. You will collaborate with industry leaders and innovators, contributing to flawless service builds that improve our global operations. We provide an encouraging and inclusive environment that encourages continuous learning and professional growth. Your success is our success, and together we can build services that compete on the world stage!

Our 10x Mindset

About

At Arm, we believe progress happens when people are empowered to think bigger and push beyond what seems possible. Our 10x mindset is about curiosity, ambition and creating impact that will be used by millions. We learn fast, prioritise collaboration and turn bold ideas into real technology. We look for people who are inspired by this way of working and want to grow in an environment where bold ideas are welcomed. Discover how the 10x mindset shapes life at Arm:

Use of AI in Your Application

At Arm, we embrace the benefits AI can bring, including in recruitment. You may use AI to support your preparation, such as improving the clarity of written responses, practicing interview questions, or learning more about our industry. However, your application and interview responses must reflect your own thinking, experience, and abilities. We want to understand your authentic perspective, creativity, and approach to problem solving. As such, you may not use AI to complete assigned tasks as part of any assessments. If you plan to use AI-supported or assistive technologies as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact

Recruitment Adjustments and Accommodations

At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email

Hybrid Working

Arm's approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.

Equal Opportunities

Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Salary Range

£82,900 - £112,100 per year