Research Engineer

European Tech Recruit; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

European Tech Recruit is recruiting for a Research Engineer at a global leader in semiconductor innovation. You will explore advanced ML technologies including LLMs, reinforcement learning, optimization, and generative AI to help shape next-generation semiconductor design and AI systems.

You will bridge research and implementation, building prototypes, research infrastructure, and tooling, working with leading AI experts in a highly collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• MSc with 5+ years exp. or PhD with 2+ years exp. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs), Reinforcement Learning, optimisation techniques, or generative AI.
• Experience developing research infrastructure or ML tooling.
• Knowledge of distributed training, GPU computing, or CUDA.
• Exposure to semiconductor technologies, chip design, or applied AI research.
• Commercial or research experience implementing machine learning algorithms.
• Strong programming skills in Python; C++ experience is advantageous.
• Experience with PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX, or similar deep learning frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Implement and evaluate novel machine learning algorithms and AI research concepts.
• Develop prototypes and proof-of-concept systems to support research initiatives.
• Collaborate with researchers to translate theoretical ideas into practical software solutions.
• Build and enhance research infrastructure, experimentation pipelines, and internal tooling.
• Analyse experimental results and contribute to technical reports and documentation.
• Stay informed of emerging AI research and recommend new approaches where appropriate.

Skills

Python

C++

PyTorch

TensorFlow

JAX

CUDA

Distributed training

GPU computing

Reinforcement Learning

Generative AI

Education

MSc or PhD in CS/AI/ML/Math

Tools

CUDA

Job description

Our client is a global leader in semiconductor innovation, developing advanced technologies that power billions of smart devices worldwide. With significant investment in artificial intelligence research, the company is driving the next generation of AI-enabled computing by combining world-class research with real-world engineering.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Research Engineer to join a collaborative team where cutting-edge ideas become practical solutions. As a Research Engineer, you'll work on advanced machine learning technologies including large language models, reinforcement learning, optimisation, and generative AI, helping shape future semiconductor design and AI systems.

If you're a Research Engineer looking to bridge research and implementation while working alongside leading AI experts, this is an opportunity to make a genuine impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and evaluate novel machine learning algorithms and AI research concepts.
• Develop prototypes and proof-of-concept systems to support research initiatives.
• Collaborate with researchers to translate theoretical ideas into practical software solutions.
• Build and enhance research infrastructure, experimentation pipelines, and internal tooling.
• Analyse experimental results and contribute to technical reports and documentation.
• Stay informed of emerging AI research and recommend new approaches where appropriate.

Required Experience & Skills

• MSc with 5+ years exp. or PhD with 2+ years exp. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Mathematics, or a related discipline
• Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs), Reinforcement Learning, optimisation techniques, or generative AI.
• Experience developing research infrastructure or ML tooling.
• Knowledge of distributed training, GPU computing, or CUDA.
• Exposure to semiconductor technologies, chip design, or applied AI research.
• Commercial or research experience implementing machine learning algorithms.
• Strong programming skills in Python; C++ experience is advantageous.
• Experience with PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX, or similar deep learning frameworks.

Why Apply?

• Join a world-class AI research team working on cutting-edge machine learning technologies.
• Play a key role in applying AI to next-generation semiconductor innovation.
• Work alongside experienced researchers and engineers in a highly collaborative environment.
• Excellent opportunities for technical development and long-term career progression.

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