ML Research Engineer - Speech/Audio/Gen-AI

Redline Group Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI research organization in Surrey seeks an ML Research Engineer to enhance advanced AI models and algorithms for audio and speech applications. This role includes hands-on research, software development, and teamwork to create impactful solutions. Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant field and strong programming skills, especially in Python. The position offers an opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research and contribute to significant developments in AI technology.

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in Python; experience in C++ is a plus.
• Solid understanding of machine learning and its applications.
• Proven research experience in audio/speech processing with publications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research in audio and speech processing.
• Design and implement algorithms for audio/speech analysis.
• Collaborate with team members to integrate research outputs.

Skills

Programming in Python

Machine learning and deep learning

Research in audio/speech processing

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Communication and teamwork

Education

PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Python

TensorFlow

PyTorch

C++

Job description

An ML Research Engineer is sought to join an innovative AI research team in Surrey, contributing to the development of advanced AI models and algorithms for speech, audio, and generative AI applications.

This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting‑edge research, translating results into real‑world impact and helping shape next‑generation mobile and audio experiences. This Surrey based role involves hands‑on research, software development, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research in audio and speech processing, including signal processing, machine learning, and deep learning.
• Design, develop, and implement algorithms and systems for audio/speech analysis, enhancement, separation, and understanding.
• Lead development of software prototypes and experimental systems with high‑quality, maintainable code.
• Collect, analyse, and prepare datasets for model training and evaluation.
• Evaluate algorithms and systems through rigorous experimentation and statistical analysis.
• Collaborate with researchers and engineers to integrate research outputs into products and services.
• Contribute to publications and dissemination of research results in top‑tier conferences and journals.

Key skills & experience

• PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong programming skills in Python; experience in C++ is a plus.
• Solid understanding of machine learning and deep learning, including model architectures, training, and evaluation.
• Proven research experience in audio/speech processing with publications in top‑tier conferences/journals.
• Proficiency with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to design and execute rigorous experiments.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Desirable skills

• Experience in audio signal processing (e.g., Filter design, spectral analysis).
• Experience with speech recognition, TTS, speech enhancement, or NLP.
• Experience with generative AI in audio/speech contexts.
• Familiarity with version control (Git), software development best practices, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and large‑scale distributed data processing.

Apply now for the ML Research Engineer role in Surrey.