Principal AI Engineer

Synoptix Limited; Frenchay; Hybrid; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

25 days holiday

Buy/sell up to 5 days

Flexible hybrid working

Udemy training

Electric car scheme

Bike to work scheme

Private health care

Job summary

Synoptix Limited is seeking a skilled AI/ML engineer to advance high-throughput vision systems on NVIDIA Jetson hardware with CUDA/TensorRT acceleration. You will work with multi-modal sensors and develop robust real-time tracking while contributing to AI assurance and safety across diverse projects.

Ideal candidates have strong experience in C++, Python, PyTorch, OpenCV and MLOps, with a focus on edge AI and research. Hybrid working, competitive bonus, and extensive training options are offered.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C++, Python, PyTorch, OpenCV, CUDA and TensorRT.
• Experience with ML/DL, computer vision and MLOps.
• Familiarity with edge AI hardware and real-time vision systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-throughput vision systems on NVIDIA Jetson hardware with CUDA/TensorRT acceleration.
• Work with multi-modal sensors (thermal and optical).
• Build robust real-time tracking and contribute to AI assurance and safety.
• Deliver expertise across internal/external projects and lifecycle stages.
• Guide junior engineers and engage with customers to identify opportunities.

Skills

C++

Python

PyTorch

OpenCV

CUDA

TensorRT

Git

WSL

Docker

MLOps

Edge AI

Research

Machine Learning

Deep Learning

Computer Vision

Jira

Confluence

Tools

Confluence

Jira

Job description

Salary: £85,000 - 85,000 per year

Requirements

• We are interested in the following skills, but they are not essential for you to apply:
• Knowledge of C++, Python, PyTorch, OpenCV, CUDA, TensorRT, Git, WSL, Docker, Jira/Confluence
• Machine Learning and Deep Learning
• Computer Vision methodologies and algorithms
• MLOps
• Developing AI for use on Edge Computers
• Research and prototyping

Responsibilities

• Working on high-throughput vision systems on NVIDIA Jetson hardware, involving CUDA/TensorRT acceleration
• Working with multi-modal (thermal and optical) sensors
• Developing robust real-time tracking
• Exploring AI Assurance and AI Safety
• Delivering technical expertise on a variety of internal and external facing projects
• Supporting AI Engineering activity across the design lifecycle
• Working with multidisciplinary teams
• Engaging with customer representatives to identify opportunities
• Attending internal strategy meetings
• Guiding junior engineers in project delivery

Technologies

• AI
• Computer Vision
• Confluence
• CUDA
• Docker
• Git
• Hardware
• JIRA
• Machine Learning
• MLOps
• PyTorch
• Python
• Security
• opencv
• Support
• Network

More

We are Synoptix, formed in 2011 to provide engineering solutions across various technical industries. We have evolved from a company established and focused on Systems Thinking principles into an engineering company providing solutions and services across three key capabilities: Systems, Cyber & InfoSec, and Technology. We stand out through our work in the crossover areas between these disciplines, combining our strengths to provide a truly bespoke, market-leading approach. Our engineering competence is bolstered by expertise in commercial, legal, financial, and resource matters, ensuring that we uphold excellence in our product and service offerings. We offer an annual company bonus based on performance, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days, flexible hybrid working, continuous professional development, access to online Udemy training, an electric car scheme, a bike to work scheme, and private health care. Due to the nature of our projects, we can only accept Sole UK National candidates who will need to be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.

last updated 40 week of 2026