Senior AI Engineer | Tech Start-Up

Nicholson Glover; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholson Glover is looking for an AI Engineer or Senior AI Engineer to join a rapidly growing AI tech start-up in London. The role focuses on designing and deploying bespoke AI agents in collaboration with leading enterprises, requiring strong data science foundations and knowledge of modern AI technologies.

The ideal candidate will enjoy a hybrid work model, engaging with clients and translating complex business problems into scalable solutions. A strong programming background, preferably in Python, is essential.

Qualifications

• Solid grounding in statistics and machine learning.
• Experience with modern AI technologies such as LLMs, RAGs, and agentic workflows.
• Hands-on experience in architecting and delivering real-world AI deployments.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy bespoke AI agents in collaboration with leading enterprises.
• Translate complex business challenges into intelligent, scalable AI solutions.

Skills

Strong Data Science Foundations

Passion for Cutting‑Edge AI

Client‑Centric Problem Solver

Tools

Python

Job description

AI Engineer or Senior AI Engineer | AI Tech Start-Up | £60k-£100k DOE + Sizeable Shares | London/Hybrid (1 day a week in office)

We are excited to be working with a rapidly growing AI tech scale‑up that’s expanding its team with a talented AI Engineer or Senior AI Engineer.

The Company

This pioneering company offers an advanced enterprise platform that delivers predictive analytics and AI‑powered decision‑making. Their digital AI agents provide always‑on, intelligent insights, empowering top‑tier clients across sectors, including asset management, banking, retail, telecoms, supply chain, and utilities, to dramatically enhance performance and efficiency.

The Role

You’ll play a key role in designing and deploying bespoke AI agents in collaboration with leading enterprises.

This isn’t your typical AI Engineering position – it’s deeply technical, highly collaborative, and focused on delivering real‑world impact. You’ll help translate complex business challenges into intelligent, scalable solutions powered by cutting‑edge AI tools.

The Candidate

Key attributes of a suitable AI Engineer or Senior AI Engineer include:

• Strong Data Science Foundations – bring solid grounding in statistics and machine learning, along with strong programming skills – Python preferred.
• Passion for Cutting‑Edge AI – You actively experiment with and apply modern AI technologies such as LLMs, RAGs, co‑pilots, agentic workflows (heavily desired), and more.
• Client‑Centric Problem Solver – You’re confident engaging with clients and stakeholders, able to translate complex business problems into elegant, scalable AI solutions. You’ve played hands‑on role in architecting and delivering real‑world deployments.