Lead AI Software Engineer (Java/Scala) — Production ML

iManage; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Greater London seeks an AI Principal Software Engineer to innovate at the intersection of AI and real-world applications. You will collaborate with a diverse team to turn research into production, enhancing client experiences with AI-driven solutions. Candidates should have a strong software engineering background, with expertise in Java or Scala, and a passion for solving complex challenges. This position allows for a hybrid work environment, with a commitment to inclusivity and employee well-being.

Benefits

Market leading salary

Annual performance-based bonus

Enhanced parental leave

Pension matching up to 6%

BUPA private medical insurance

Flexible time off policy

Wellness days

Behavioral health platform access

Qualifications

• 7+ years of engineering experience building and shipping production software.
• Deep expertise in JVM ecosystem (Java/Scala) with proven ability to build high-performance, fault-tolerant systems.
• Strong software engineering skills with a track record of building systems that scale in a SaaS environment.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing retrieval systems bridging traditional search with modern semantic understanding.
• Working directly with customers to gather feedback and iterate on solutions.
• Building and optimising production systems handling concurrent queries.

Skills

Problem-solving

Self-directedness

Judgment on AI vs traditional engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Java

Scala

Kubernetes

Azure cloud services

Job description

A leading technology firm in Greater London seeks an AI Principal Software Engineer to innovate at the intersection of AI and real-world applications. You will collaborate with a diverse team to turn research into production, enhancing client experiences with AI-driven solutions. Candidates should have a strong software engineering background, with expertise in Java or Scala, and a passion for solving complex challenges. This position allows for a hybrid work environment, with a commitment to inclusivity and employee well-being.