Machine Learning Research Engineer – NLP / LLM

NLP PEOPLE; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

RedTech Recruitment is seeking a Machine Learning Research Engineer to join a Cambridge-based team shaping the next wave of NLP, LLMs, and classic ML applications. You will prototype, implement, and evaluate advanced AI methods across NLP domains, collaborating with researchers and engineers.

The position offers a hybrid work model (3 days in-office, 2 days remote) and a highly competitive salary with comprehensive benefits, reflecting your expertise in ML, NLP and scientific research.

Qualifications

• PhD required in Computer Science / NLP or closely related field with strong publications.
• Strong background in classic ML rather than AI engineering.
• Excellent academic record (minimum 2.1) from a leading university; publications beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and prototype new ML/NLP approaches for AI problems.
• Prototype and implement research concepts with a focus on NLP/LLMs and possible computer vision tasks.
• Evaluate output quality against alternatives and guide project directions based on feasibility.

Skills

Python

Deep Learning

Machine Learning

NLP

LLMs

Research

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science / NLP / related field

2.1 degree or higher from a leading university

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 EngineeringStrong knowledge in LLMs, NLP and Machine Learning / AIExcellent academics throughout including a minimum of a 2.1 degree from a leading university, AAB at A-LevelPublished papersGood understanding of software engineering conceptsExperience with machine learning Python frameworks such as PyTorch, Tensorflow and Scikit-LearnData 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 visionMake suggestions based on the feasibility of research to help shape future projects and productsPrototyping research conceptsDetermining 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 graduatesHighly interesting work researching the next phases of cutting-edge, machine-learning softwareA good remuneration and benefits package

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

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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 36000 – 60000 per year

Experience: 5 years required

Company:

RedTech Recruitment

Qualifications:

Language requirements:

Specific requirements:

Educational level:

Level of experience (years):

Senior (5+ years of experience)

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