Forward Deployed Engineer - Cardiff

Circle Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle Recruitment is seeking Forward Deployed Engineers in Cardiff to design, develop and deploy AI solutions that boost operational efficiency and business growth. The role requires leadership in AI architecture, stakeholder collaboration and mentoring a growing team, with a hybrid working model in central Cardiff.

The position emphasizes hands-on delivery, security and governance, plus guiding strategic AI initiatives to deliver measurable value for the client.

Qualifications

• Experience in AI engineering or software engineering with AI libraries.
• Strong understanding of AI architectures and data pipelines.
• Mentoring and team development capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of AI solutions.
• Guide AI architecture, tooling, and governance considerations.
• Mentor a small team of engineers and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Ensure security, scalability and compliance across systems.
• Monitor performance and optimise AI workflows.

Skills

AI engineering

Software engineering

RAG & LLM

Python

Security governance

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Delivery-focused

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

LLM tooling

Job description

Forward Deployed Engineer - Cardiff

Our client is looking to hire a couple of experienced Forward Deployed Engineers to join their Growing AI & Software team. In this position, you will lead on the design, development, and deployment of advanced AI solutions that enhance operational efficiency and support business growth. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, guide technical direction, and mentor a growing team of engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and deployment of AI-powered tools to improve efficiency and productivity
• Design advanced solutions including automation, RAG, and LLM-based workflows
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and deliver strategic AI initiatives that deliver measurable business value
• Provide guidance on AI architecture, tooling, and technology direction
• Ensure systems are secure, scalable, and compliant with governance standards
• Monitor performance and continuously optimise AI systems
• Mentor and develop a small team of engineers while promoting best practices

Skills & Experience

• Strong experience with AI engineering, or software engineering (e.g. Python, Java, JavaScript / TypeScript etc.) with libraries / frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow etc.)
• Experience with RAG and LLM-based solutions
• Solid understanding of AI architectures and data pipelines
• Knowledge of security, compliance, and governance principles from a development perspective
• Proven mentoring and team development capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strategic, hands-on approach with a focus on delivery

This is a hybrid role in central Cardiff, with a starting salary of up to £45,000 - £53,000 depending on experience.

Unfortunately our client is unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

In order to be considered you must have full right to work in the UK and live within commuting distance of Cardiff.

Keywords: AI Engineer / Forward Deployed Engineer / Artificial Intelligence / Software Engineer / Python / Java / JavaScript / Cardiff

Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.