Senior AI & Algorithms Engineer: Defence & Security Lead

Cambridge Consultants; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Consultants is seeking a Senior AI Engineer for its AI & Algorithms team, focusing on defence and security clients. You will lead technical work, mentor colleagues, and help win new work, with hybrid working and in-office requirements for some projects.

You’ll apply data-driven software development in ML/AI, tackle sensor processing and image tasks, and shape technical directions while collaborating with clients and teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years delivering applied AI and ML solutions.
• Strong Python programming skills and modern software development practices.
• Undergraduate degree in AI/ML, computer science, mathematics or physics.
• Track record delivering quality work in a team and mentoring others.

Responsibilities

• Apply data-driven software development in ML/AI and signal processing.
• Take technical ownership of significant parts of client projects.
• Act as technical lead on smaller projects and contribute to larger ones.
• Mentor and support junior engineers to grow as technical consultants.
• Engage with clients to understand problems and propose credible technical approaches.
• Contribute to proposals and help scope new work.

Skills

Applied AI/ML experience

Python programming

Leadership & mentoring

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in AI/ML/CS/Math/Physics

Tools

Git

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

Cambridge Consultants is seeking a Senior AI Engineer for its AI & Algorithms team, focusing on defence and security clients. You will lead technical work, mentor colleagues, and help win new work, with hybrid working and in-office requirements for some projects.

You’ll apply data-driven software development in ML/AI, tackle sensor processing and image tasks, and shape technical directions while collaborating with clients and teams.