Senior AI Engineer

Harnham; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A blockchain analytics scale-up is seeking a Senior AI / ML Engineer to join their fully remote team. The role involves designing AI models to analyze blockchain data, translating complex datasets into insights, and integrating AI capabilities into products. Candidates should have 3–6 years of experience in ML engineering, strong Python skills, and an interest in blockchain. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, along with opportunities for mentorship and growth in AI capabilities.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in Data Science or ML Engineering.
• Strong Python skills and hands-on experience building end-to-end ML solutions.
• Interest in blockchain, crypto, or fintech (commercial experience a plus).
• Experience with GCP or similar cloud environments.
• Familiarity with modern LLMs or AI APIs.
• Someone who experiments in their spare time and keeps up with AI developments.

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, and maintaining AI / ML models to analyze blockchain data.
• Translating complex datasets into insights for investment strategies.
• Working with product teams to build AI-powered features.
• Staying updated with developments in AI, ML, and blockchain.
• Helping mentor others as the AI function grows.

Skills

Strong Python skills

Experience in Data Science or ML Engineering

Interest in blockchain, crypto, or fintech

Hands-on experience building end-to-end ML solutions

Collaborative and proactive

Tools

GCP or similar cloud environments

Modern LLMs or AI APIs

Job description

Senior AI / ML Engineer

Fully Remote

£100,000–£120,000 + benefits

About the Role

Our client, a blockchain analytics scale-up, is looking for a Senior AI / ML Engineer to join their expanding team. They’re scaling their AI capabilities and need someone passionate about applying cutting‑edge machine learning and LLM techniques to real‑world crypto data.

You’ll work directly with a Staff AI / ML Engineer who has built advanced ML teams in the past, driving projects that power their platform – used by investors to discover opportunities, perform due diligence, and defend portfolios.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, and maintaining AI / ML models to analyse blockchain data at scale.
• Translating complex datasets into insights that inform investment and trading strategies.
• Working with product teams to build AI‑powered features directly into the core platform.
• Staying on top of developments in AI, ML, and blockchain – and experimenting with new techniques.
• Helping to shape best practices and mentor others as the AI function grows.

Your work will focus on delivering high‑value, product‑driven AI features, including :

• Automated wallet and address labelling through AI and NLP.
• NFT and asset price estimation models.
• Advanced analytics to detect patterns and behaviours across blockchain data.
• Integrating LLM‑based capabilities into customer‑facing products.

What We’re Looking For

• 3–6 years of experience in Data Science or ML Engineering.
• Strong Python skills and hands‑on experience building end‑to‑end ML solutions.
• Interest in blockchain, crypto, or fintech (commercial crypto experience a plus).
• Experience with GCP or similar cloud environments.
• Familiarity with modern LLMs or AI APIs.
• Someone who experiments in their spare time, reads papers, and keeps up with the latest in AI.
• Collaborative and proactive, with the ability to thrive in a remote, fast‑paced environment.

Interview Process

• Culture fit interview.
• Technical discussion with the AI Lead.
• Technical test (general DS / ML best practices).
• Final panel interview.