Research Engineer - AI / Deep Learning / LLM

European Tech Recruit; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

European Tech Recruit seeks a Research Engineer to join an AI/Deep Learning/LLM team. This permanent, 100% onsite role is available in London or Cambridge, working on AI-driven semiconductor design and related research projects.

You will implement ML ideas, build prototypes, collaborate with researchers to translate theory into practical systems, maintain research infra, and document methods while staying current with advances in AI.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing machine learning algorithms and techniques.
• Strong programming skills in Python, C++ or similar.
• Good communication and ability to document work clearly.

Responsibilities

• Implement and test ML/AI research ideas.
• Build prototypes and support experiments for team projects.
• Collaborate with researchers to translate models into systems.
• Maintain and improve research infrastructure, tools and workflows.
• Assist in preparing technical documentation and reports.
• Stay updated with AI advancements.

Skills

ML algorithms experience

Python/C++ proficiency

Problem solving

Communication skills

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

JAX

Research infrastructure/tools

Job description

Research Engineer - AI / Deep Learning / LLM

Our client's research team applies AI to the design and optimisation of semiconductors, alongside fundamental research that supports both internal applications and the broader scientific community. Current areas of interest include large language models, optimisation methods for deep learning, reinforcement learning and generative models.

This is a permanent role working 100% onsite in either London or Cambridge

What you will be doing

• Implementing and testing research ideas in machine learning and AI


• Building prototypes and supporting experiments for team and company projects


• Collaborating with researchers to translate theoretical models into practical systems


• Maintaining and improving research infrastructure, tools and workflows


• Assisting in the preparation of technical documentation and reports


• Staying up to date with the latest advancements in AI and related fields

What we are looking for

• Experience implementing machine learning algorithms and techniques


• Proficiency in Python, C++ or similar languages


• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively


• Good communication skills, with the ability to document and explain technical work clearly

Nice to have

• Experience with optimisation, reinforcement learning and/or large language models


• Familiarity with deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch or JAX


• Experience building and maintaining research infrastructure or tools


• Exposure to chip design or applied AI research