Applied AI engineer in due diligence

targetjobs UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Shares/Equity

Regular salary reviews

Bonus plan

Unlimited holiday

MacBook (high-spec)

Home-office setup (monitor, keyboard,鼠

Job summary

targetjobs UK is seeking an Applied Research Engineer to help develop the next generation of algorithms powering our system. You will work closely with the product team to ensure models capture domain knowledge and deliver accurate insights in a fast-paced environment.

You will design and run AI experiments, build AI-driven microservices, implement IaC with Terraform or CloudFormation, and conduct statistical evaluations to optimize performance and cost.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience with Python and strong Python knowledge.
• A rigorous and scientific approach to problem solving.
• Track record for learning and mastering complex topics.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Experience with Unix and CLI tooling.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test AI-powered experiments with leading-edge ML models.
• Create and deploy AI-powered microservices using standard design patterns.
• Implement infrastructure as code (Terraform or CloudFormation) to automate deployment and scaling.
• Statistically evaluate candidate systems against functional and non-functional requirements, optimizing for performance and cost.
• Collaborate with the wider engineering team and continuously learn and improve.

Skills

Python

Statistics

Algorithm optimization

Unix

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

AWS

Job description

Описание:

We are looking for a detail-focused Applied Research Engineer to help us develop the next generation of the algorithms at the heart of our system. Our product is experiencing tremendous growth, and we need to ensure that we continue to deliver accurate insights in a rapidly changing landscape. This role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment where continuous innovation and refinement are key. You will be working closely with our product team to ensure our algorithms and models capture their domain knowledge and expertise appropriately.

Задачи:

• Designing, building, and testing AI-powered experiments working with leading-edge ML models.
• Building and deploying AI-powered microservices following standard design patterns.
• Implementing infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation to automate deployment and scaling processes.
• Statistical evaluation of candidate systems against functional and non-functional requirements, optimising for performance and cost-efficiency.
• Collaborating with our wider engineering team.
• Demonstrating a desire to continuously learn & improve.

Требования:

• Being a small company, candidates need to be able to work autonomously, be comfortable without micro-management, be flexible and have initiative to solve problems.
• A rigorous and scientific approach to problem solving.
• A demonstrable track record for learning and mastering complex topics.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrable experience working with Python and good Python knowledge.
• A good understanding of statistics.
• A strong understanding of algorithm optimisation.
• A strong foundation of working with command-line tooling and knowledge of Unix.

Условия:

• We will provide you with support and training in everything you need.
• This will include background understanding of the risk and compliance sector, our product, development, AWS infrastructure, log analysis and all other related skills.
• Hybrid Work Options Shares/Equity Regular Salary Reviews Bonus Plan Unlimited Holiday High-Spec Macbook Full Support in Setting up Your Home-Office (including a monitor, keyboard, mouse, trackpad, etc.) Access to WeWork Offices Across the UK Regular Team Lunches, Drinks and Activities Flexible Working Hours Life Insurance Private Health Insurance Pension £1k Annual Professional Development Budget EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme