R&D AI Engineering, Staff Engineer

Black Duck Software; Belfast; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software security firm in the UK is looking for an AI R&D Engineer to design, build, and deploy AI solutions in application security. The ideal candidate will develop systems that utilize large language models and multi-agent frameworks. Applicants should have a BSc or MSc in a relevant field and at least three years of experience in enterprise software applications, with strong programming skills in Python and knowledge of AI/ML libraries. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI technology.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience building enterprise software applications.
• Strong programming skills in Python or similar.
• Experience with AI / ML libraries such as LangChain, OpenAI API, Hugging Face, PyTorch.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI solutions using agents and LLMs.
• Develop architectures that support autonomy and interactivity.
• Integrate agents into applications, APIs, or workflows.

Skills

Python programming

AI / ML libraries

Understanding of application security

Agent-based modeling

API development

Education

BSc or MSc in Computer Science, AI / Machine Learning, CyberSecurity

Tools

LangChain

OpenAI API

Hugging Face

PyTorch

Job description

Black Duck Software Inc. helps organizations build secure high-quality software minimizing risks while maximizing speed and productivity. Black Duck a recognized pioneer in application security provides SAST SCA and DAST solutions that enable teams to quickly find and fix vulnerabilities and defects in proprietary code open source components and application behavior. With a combination of industry‑leading tools services and expertise only Black Duck helps organizations maximize security and quality in DevSecOps and throughout the software development life cycle.

We are seeking an AI R&D Engineer to design, build and deploy AI based systems in the application security space. This role focuses on the development of AI solutions that perform reasoning, planning, decision‑making and interaction tasks using large language models (LLMs) and multi‑agent systems.

You will work at the frontier of AI development creating agents that learn from data, communicate with users or other systems and adapt to complex dynamic environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI solutions using agents, LLMs, planning algorithms and decision‑making frameworks
• Develop agent‑based architectures that support autonomy, interactivity and task completion
• Implement best practices for orchestration and observability, monitor performance, conduct evaluations and implement safety and guardrail mechanisms
• Integrate agents into applications, APIs or workflows (e.g., chatbots, copilots, automation tools)
• Collaborate with researchers, engineers and product teams to iterate on AI capabilities
• Optimize AI behaviour and results through feedback loops, reinforcement learning or user interaction
• Maintain thorough documentation of logic, design decisions and dependencies

Requirements

• BSc or MSc in Computer Science, AI / Machine Learning, CyberSecurity or a related field
• 3 years of experience building enterprise software applications
• Strong programming skills in Python (or similar) and experience with AI / ML libraries (e.g., LangChain, OpenAI API, Hugging Face, PyTorch)
• Knowledge of application security principles and best practices
• Understanding of agent‑based modeling, multi‑agent systems or reinforcement learning
• Experience building applications with LLMs or generative AI models
• Familiarity with API development, backend services and deployment pipelines
• Ability to work independently and with a team in experimental and fast‑paced environments

Black Duck considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender preference, national origin, age, disability or status as a Covered Veteran in accordance with federal law. Black Duck complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities. Black Duck also provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with a disability in accordance with applicable laws.

Required Experience :

Staff IC

Key Skills

• Laboratory Experience
• Vendor Management
• Design Controls
• C / C++
• FDA Regulations
• Intellectual Property Law
• ISO 13485
• Research Experience
• SolidWorks
• Research & Development
• Internet Of Things
• Product Development

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1