Graduate AI Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering startup on a mission to enhance accessibility for the deaf community through innovative AI solutions. This role as a Graduate AI Engineer offers a unique opportunity to design and develop cutting-edge machine learning models that directly impact underserved communities. You'll work with a modern tech stack, including Python and microservices, in a collaborative environment that values ownership and creativity. With a focus on inclusive technology, your contributions will help shape the future of accessibility. If you're passionate about making a difference and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity to kickstart your career.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Potential for equity

Investment in professional development

Real ownership and influence in your work

Qualifications

• Strong degree in AI, ML, or related field.
• Curiosity and motivation to learn quickly.
• Comfortable coding in Python and building ML models.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop ML models for NLP, computer vision, or generative AI.
• Collaborate with engineers and designers to ship features.
• Deploy, monitor, and maintain production-grade ML services.

Skills

Python

Machine Learning

Natural Language Processing

Computer Vision

Generative AI

Inclusive Technology

Ethical AI

Education

Degree in AI, ML, or related field

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Keras

Terraform

Bicep

Pulumi

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Graduate AI Engineer – Tech for Good & Cutting-Edge ML

Location: Remote/Hybrid (UK or Ireland-based with occasional travel)

Contract: 9-month fixed-term (Full-time, PAYE)

Salary: Up to £49k for exceptional candidates

Make an Impact, Tech That Matters

Join a pioneering startup on a mission to break down digital barriers for the deaf community. This company is the first of its kind, using cutting-edge tech to translate digital and written content into sign language — making information truly accessible for everyone.

They’re small, scrappy, ambitious, and working on a platform that combines AI, microservices, and cloud-native infrastructure to transform how sign language is delivered at scale.

Why Join?

• Zero tech debt: Build from the ground up – clean slate.
• Big purpose: Your work directly improves access to information for underserved communities.
• Modern stack: Microservices, Python, FastAPI, React, Azure, AI/ML – all in play.
• Ownership: Shape the architecture and engineering culture from day one.
• Hybrid freedom: Mostly remote, with occasional travel to meet the team.

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop ML models from scratch for NLP, computer vision, or generative AI
• Collaborate with engineers and designers to ship end-to-end features
• Work across the stack (Python, backend, and some frontend)
• Learn how to deploy, monitor, and maintain production-grade ML services using MLOps principles
• Help shape how tech is used to break down accessibility barriers

About You

• On track to graduate (or recently graduated) with a strong degree in AI, ML, or related field
• You’re curious, sharp, and motivated to learn quickly
• Comfortable coding in Python and building ML models
• Excited by real-world applications of ML, not just theory
• Passionate about inclusive technology and ethical AI
• Able to explain complex ideas simply, and work well in cross-functional teams

Tech You’ll Work With

ML & Data Science

• Python (primary language)
• TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras
• Microservices and event-driven architecture
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, Pulumi)
• Bonus: Exposure to NVIDIA ML stack, cuDF/cuPy, AR/VR or neuromorphic computing

What You’ll Get

• Competitive salary + potential for equity if hired full-time
• Real ownership and influence in your work
• Investment in professional development
• A chance to make a measurable difference in people’s live

This is your chance to make a big impact early in your career. You’ll be joining a tiny but mighty team building something genuinely innovative with AI and accessibility at its heart.

Want in? Hit reply, drop your CV, or even send a video — we're open to creative applications and encourage sign language users to apply too.