Machine Learning Engineer

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative startup incubator is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to join its R&D team. This role involves working closely with leadership to explore cutting-edge AI research and develop prototypes for new products. With a focus on Web3 technologies and AI, you'll help shape the future of the company's AI portfolio. If you're passionate about AI, have a strong research background, and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity could be your next big step. Join a team where your contributions will directly influence the success of emerging AI startups.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in AI with a solid research background.
• Experience developing PoCs and deploying AI models.
• Ability to translate research into prototypes rapidly.

Responsibilities

• Work with CTO and VP of Engineering on AI use cases.
• Develop prototypes and guide startups from idea to PoC.
• Lead an AI R&D function within the business.

Skills

Machine Learning

AI Research

Prototyping

LLM Fine-tuning

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Education

PhD in AI or related field

Tools

OpenAI

Claude

LLaMA

Mistral

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Machine Learning Engineer (R&D) – AI Incubator – upto £150k + equity – Remote (UK/EU)

Do you have a solid AI research background?

Do you have experience creating PoCs from SOTA research?

Are you up-to-date with the latest in AI?

The challenge

We’re a startup incubator, founded by a successful tech entrepreneur just over 2 years ago. Our expertise lies in Web3 technologies and AI. We’ve launched successful Blockchain startups and, in the last 6 months, 2 AI startups.

As we grow our AI startup portfolio, we’re searching for a couple of ML engineers to join our R&D team, working closely with our CTO and VP of Engineering to explore use cases and SOTA research in AI to identify potential AI products. You will take these from idea to PoC and spin them into zero-to-one startups.

You will work on multiple ideas simultaneously while advising the startups you’ve spun out, making you influential in their success and helping grow and lead an AI R&D function within the business.

About you

You’ll be an AI expert, with at least 5 years of experience in the sector, a genuine passion for AI technologies, and experience with various use cases (both failures and successes). You should be up-to-date with the latest research in AI and possess an entrepreneurial mindset. You should cherish ambiguity and be able to rapidly translate SOTA research into prototypes.

What we are looking for is someone with:

• A research background (PhD desirable)
• At least 3 years of commercial experience developing PoCs, training, and deploying AI models
• Ability to quickly build prototypes from ideas
• Experience fine-tuning recent LLMs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Claude, LLaMA, Mistral, etc.)
• Up-to-date with current AI research

Ideally, you will have worked in an early-stage startup or started your own; previous zero-to-one experience would be highly beneficial.

The role is fully remote. Being based in or around London is an advantage for occasional meetups with the VP of Engineering and CTO to exchange ideas.

Salary is up to £150k plus equity in the startups you help spin out.

Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK or EU to be considered for this position.

Interested?

If you think you fit the profile, click the ‘apply now’ button or contact us through the provided details.