Senior AI Engineering Manager – London

MI5; Greater London; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Public holidays + 10.5 days

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Cycle to work

On-site restaurant/coffee shop

Parental and adoption leave

Job summary

MI6, officially the Secret Intelligence Service, is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager (AI) to shape how AI is adopted, developed and governed within sensitive operations. You’ll lead AI-focused teams, guiding AI-assisted development and ML Ops in challenging environments while maintaining strong security standards.

You’ll advise senior stakeholders on AI capabilities, drive engineering strategy, and nurture talent to deliver secure, high-quality systems that support national security and

Qualifications

• You must be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality.
• You should only apply when you’re in the UK, and if based overseas wait until you visit the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI-focused engineering teams and oversee AI-assisted development, ML Ops and modern software practices.
• Review and evaluate emerging AI technologies to advise senior stakeholders on achievable outcomes.
• Define engineering strategy, ensure secure, ethical AI tooling and foster sound technical decision‑making across products.

Job description

MI6, officially the Secret Intelligence Service, is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager (AI) to shape how AI is adopted, developed and governed within sensitive operations. You’ll lead AI-focused teams, guiding AI-assisted development and ML Ops in challenging environments while maintaining strong security standards.

You’ll advise senior stakeholders on AI capabilities, drive engineering strategy, and nurture talent to deliver secure, high-quality systems that support national security and