Machine Learning Research Engineer

iO Associates; Staines-upon-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovator in technology solutions in Staines-upon-Thames is seeking a highly motivated ML Research Engineer (Internship or FTC). You'll conduct research in audio and speech processing, design innovative algorithms, and collaborate with a dynamic team. A PhD in a relevant field and a solid understanding of machine learning principles are required. This is a hybrid role with 3 days in the office, offering a competitive salary between £70K-£95K based on experience.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of machine learning and deep learning principles.
• Experience training models and modifying architectures.
• Strong grounding in speech/audio ML.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research in audio and speech processing.
• Design and implement novel algorithms for analysis and enhancement.
• Build high-quality software prototypes and experimental systems.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to publications in major conferences.

Skills

Core machine learning principles

Deep learning architectures

Speech/audio ML

Generative AI for audio

Education

PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Job description

ML RESEARCH ENGINEER - SPEECH / AUDIO / GEN-AI

INTERNSHIP OR FTC

Salary:

£70-73K for INTERNS. £90-95K for FTC (PhD holders/completed).

Location:

SURREY - HYBRID (3 DAYS IN OFFICE)

Our client, a leading innovator in technology and consumer solutions, is seeking talented and highly motivated Machine Learning Research Engineers to join a growing AI Research team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and help shape the future of intelligent mobile experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct independent research in audio and speech processing, including signal processing, machine learning, and deep learning.
• Design, develop, and implement novel algorithms and systems for speech/audio analysis, enhancement, separation, and understandingli>
• Build high-quality software prototypes and research-driven experimental systems.
• Collect, analyse, and curate datasets to support ML model development and evaluation.
• Run rigorous experiments and statistical evaluations to measure algorithm and system performance.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and researchers to bring innovation from concept to product.
• Contribute to publications in major conferences and journals.

Required Skills:

• PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Solid understanding of core machine learning and deep learning principles, architectures, and evaluation techniques.
• Experience training models, not only using pre-trained ones.
• Ability to modify model architectures, retrain, and adapt research papers into production-ready systems.
• Strong grounding in speech/audio ML, deep learning, and ideally generative AI for audio.

P. S: Company cannot provide visa sponsorship, so only candidates residing in UK and with the existing right to work will be considered for the role.