Security-Focused ML & LLM Research Engineer

Ncounter Limited; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ncounter Limited is seeking an ML Research Engineer to join a team working on AI, ML and secure government programmes in Manchester. The role blends hands-on engineering with research into how large language models operate and their security implications.

You will investigate model internals, data movement, training considerations, and risks in secure deployments, turning academic ideas into practical experiments using Python. Expect hybrid onsite work with a permanent position.

Qualifications

• Active SC clearance as a minimum.
• Strong Python development skills.
• Strong underlying knowledge of machine learning and Deep Neural Networks.

Responsibilities

• Research the security and behaviour of Large Language Models and how they operate.
• Turn academic research ideas into practical experiments using Python.
• Contribute across the ML engineering lifecycle including testing, documentation and code reviews.

Skills

Python

Machine Learning

Deep Neural Networks

Secure environments

Education

MSc/PhD in STEM

Job description

Ncounter Limited is seeking an ML Research Engineer to join a team working on AI, ML and secure government programmes in Manchester. The role blends hands-on engineering with research into how large language models operate and their security implications.

You will investigate model internals, data movement, training considerations, and risks in secure deployments, turning academic ideas into practical experiments using Python. Expect hybrid onsite work with a permanent position.