Machine Learning Research Engineer – NLP / LLM

NLP PEOPLE; Brighton; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

RedTech Recruitment is seeking a Machine Learning Research Engineer specializing in NLP/LLM for a Cambridge-based role. You will explore and prototype advanced AI concepts, evaluating new approaches to NLP and related ML problems.

The role demands a Ph.D. with strong NLP/ML background, publications, and hands-on experience with PyTorch, TensorFlow, and large datasets. 3 days in office, 2 days remote, with a competitive GBP salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• PhD from a world-leading university in CS/Physics/Math or related to NLP
• Experience weighted towards classic machine learning over AI engineering
• Strong knowledge in NLP/LLM and ML/AI principles
• Publications in relevant fields
• Experience with ML Python frameworks and large datasets

Responsibilities

• Investigate and prototype latest ML algorithms, mainly in NLP and some computer vision
• Propose research directions based on feasibility and impact
• Prototype research concepts and evaluate outputs against other techniques
• Collaborate with team to shape future projects and products

Skills

PhD in CS/Math/Physics

NLP/LLM expertise

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Scikit-Learn

Data Science

Big data handling

Education

PhD

2.1 degree or higher

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Scikit-Learn

Job description

Machine Learning Research Engineer – NLP / LLM

An incredible opportunity for a Machine Learning Research Engineer to work on researching and investigating new concepts for an industry-leading, machine-learning software company in Cambridge, UK. This unique opportunity is ideally suited to those with a Ph.D. relating to classic Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing and its application to an ever-advancing technical landscape. On a daily basis you will be working on the very cutting-edge of machine-learning including prototyping, building and implementing new approaches to AI problems.

Location: Cambridge – 3 days in office / 2 days remote

Salary: Highly competitive salary + comprehensive benefits

Requirements for Machine Learning Research Engineer

• You will have a Ph.D from a world-leading University in a Computer Science, Physics, Maths or similar (we are very keen to hear from those with a Ph.D. directly related to NLP)
• Experience weighted more towards classic machine learning than AI Engineering
• Strong knowledge in LLMs, NLP and Machine Learning / AI
• Excellent academics throughout including a minimum of a 2.1 degree from a leading university, AAB at A-Level
• Published papers
• Good understanding of software engineering concepts
• Experience with machine learning Python frameworks such as PyTorch, Tensorflow and Scikit-Learn
• Data Science experience including working with large data sets

Responsibilities for Machine Learning Research Engineer

• Join a team responsible for investigating the latest research in machine learning algorithms – largely within the NLP field along with some computer vision
• Make suggestions based on the feasibility of research to help shape future projects and products
• Prototyping research concepts
• Determining output quality, efficiency, and feasibility compared with other techniques

What this offers

• Working for an industry-leading software company who have a fantastic track record of successfully hiring and training graduates
• Highly interesting work researching the next phases of cutting-edge, machine-learning software
• A good remuneration and benefits package

We’re committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments for your application or during the review process, please highlight this by emailing (if this email address has been removed by the job-board, full details for contact are available on our website).

Keywords: Python/ Deep Learning / Machine Learning / NLP / Natural Language Processing / Computer Vision / Research / Post-Doc / Ph.D. / DPhil / Computer Science / Mathematics / Physics / Engineering/ Text Analytics / Speech processing / Software Engineer / Research / Researching / Journals / AI / Artificial Intelligence / Machine Vision / Neural Networks / Developer / Algorithm

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Salary: GBP 48000 – 72000 per year

Experience: 5 years required

Company:

RedTech Recruitment

Tagged as: Academia, Natural Language Processing, Neural Networks, NLP, Speech Processing, United Kingdom

Level of experience (years):

Senior (5+ years of experience)