Hybrid AI Engineer — Lead AI Solutions & Mentoring

Circle Recruitment

Cardiff

Hybrid

GBP 45,000 - 53,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Circle Recruitment in Cardiff is seeking an experienced AI Engineer to lead 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.

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

Qualifications

Strong experience in AI engineering or software engineering (e.g. Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript) with libraries/frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow.
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.

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.