Core AI Engineering Manager

Barlowe LLP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

35 days’ annual leave

9% company pension contributions

Healthcare

Cycle-to-work scheme

Monthly company events

Job summary

G-Research in London is seeking an exceptional engineering manager to lead the Core AI team within the Basecamp Technology group. You will communicate platform strategy to senior stakeholders and shape tools for AI-powered research across the firm.

Ideal candidates bring strong C# and Python expertise, deep Kubernetes knowledge, and experience with GPU infrastructure, Docker, Terraform and CI/CD in regulated environments. A relocation-supportive, high-impact role awaits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading large-scale platform or infrastructure initiatives.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across technical and business functions.
• Expert C# and Python skills, with experience building distributed systems.
• Deep Kubernetes expertise, including operators, custom schedulers and multi-tenant cluster management.
• Experience with Docker, Terraform and CI/CD in regulated environments.
• Experience with GPU infrastructure and platform optimisation.
• Experience operating MCP servers at scale, sandboxing technologies and open-source contributions.

Responsibilities

• Driving the Core AI infrastructure roadmap in line with the firm's AI strategy.
• Leading build versus buy decisions across model serving and inference infrastructure.
• Designing and owning a centralised MCP gateway, working with platform teams to provide MCP services.
• Collaborate with the open-source group to stay up to date and help to drive priorities for feature development in open-source products.
• Defining secure sandboxing approaches for autonomous AI agents.
• Leading and mentoring a team of product‑focused engineers.
• Driving developer adoption through SDKs, documentation and self‑service tooling.

Skills

Platform leadership

Communication

C# programming

Python programming

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform

CI/CD

GPU infrastructure

MCP servers

Open-source contributions

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform

CI/CD

Job description

We tackle the most complex problems in quantitative finance, by bringing scientific clarity to financial complexity. From our London HQ, we unite world‑class researchers and engineers in an environment that values deep exploration and methodical execution - because the best ideas take time to evolve. Together we’re building a world‑class platform to amplify our teams’ most powerful ideas. As part of our engineering team, you’ll shape the platforms and tools that drive high‑impact research - designing systems that scale, accelerate discovery and support innovation across the firm. Take the next step in your career.

The role

The Core AI team owns the foundational platform that supports AI work across the firm. This includes GPU compute, model serving, developer experience and secure environments for AI agents. We are looking for an exceptional engineering manager to lead and grow the Core AI team within the Basecamp Technology group. You will be communicating platform strategy and impact to senior stakeholders, including the Head of Basecamp Technology and CTO. AI is part of how every team here works, accelerating thinking and delivering impact. All colleagues are expected to bring AI into their daily workflows. In this team, that means building the tools and services that make this possible.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Driving the Core AI infrastructure roadmap in line with the firm's AI strategy
• Leading build versus buy decisions across model serving and inference infrastructure
• Designing and owning a centralised MCP gateway, working with platform teams to provide MCP services
• Collaborate with the open‑source group to stay up to date and help to drive priorities for feature development in open‑source products
• Defining secure sandboxing approaches for autonomous AI agents
• Leading and mentoring a team of product‑focused engineers
• Driving developer adoption through SDKs, documentation and self‑service tooling

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Proven experience leading large‑scale platform or infrastructure initiatives
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across technical and business functions
• Expert C# and Python skills, with experience building distributed systems
• Deep Kubernetes expertise, including operators, custom schedulers and multi‑tenant cluster management
• Experience with Docker, Terraform and CI/CD in regulated environments
• Experience with GPU infrastructure and platform optimisation
• Experience operating MCP servers at scale, sandboxing technologies and open‑source contributions

Why should you apply?

• Highly competitive compensation plus annual discretionary bonus
• Lunch provided (via Just Eat for Business) and dedicated barista bar
• 35 days’ annual leave
• 9% company pension contributions
• Informal dress code and excellent work/life balance
• Comprehensive healthcare and life assurance
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Monthly company events
• Experience days: all‑expenses‑paid, bucket‑list outings with colleagues, from Michelin‑star tasting menus to European day trips

Relocation Support

If you're relocating from within the UK or internationally to join us in London, we offer a comprehensive range of support services to assist you all the way. All costs associated with your relocation and immigration are covered by G‑Research. Concierge service: Your personal consultant will arrange travel; help find your new home and manage your move. They’re also on hand to help with more bespoke requests too. Immigration support: We'll partner you with an expert consultant who will guide you through the full immigration process.

G‑Research is committed to cultivating and preserving an inclusive work environment. We are an ideas‑driven business and we place great value on diversity of experience and opinions. We want to ensure that applicants receive a recruitment experience that enables them to perform at their best. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please let us know in the relevant section. At G‑Research, we are passionate about the intersection of finance, technology, and the future. We offer a dynamic, flexible and highly stimulating culture where world‑beating ideas are cultivated and rewarded. We are proud to employ some of the best people in their field and to nurture our talent in our collaborative working environment.