Senior AI Software Engineer

Siemens AG; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 66,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid by default

Global mobility

Health and wellness benefits

Job summary

Siemens Digital Industries Software in Cambridge is seeking a Senior AI Software Engineer to lead state-of-the-art AI research and its productionization for design and manufacturing workflows within Teamcenter BOM.

You will prototype novel models, build scalable training pipelines, mentor engineers, and collaborate across product and domain experts. Hybrid by default with global mobility and strong health benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering advanced AI systems from research through to production.
• Deep hands-on expertise in modern AI including large language models and generative AI.
• Proven ability to design and build novel model architectures and iterate rapidly toward measurable outcomes.
• Solid experience with automated training pipelines, training orchestration, and scalable model evaluation.
• Practical experience applying reinforcement learning in real product or research settings.
• Excellent Python skills and strong software engineering fundamentals for building reliable, maintainable AI systems.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, thriving in a fast-paced, cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Lead cutting-edge research and development of state-of-the-art AI models for Design and Manufacturing challenges within the Teamcenter Bill of Materials portfolio.
• Design, prototype, and build novel model architectures that push the boundaries of what is possible for our products.
• Architect and implement Generative AI agents that solve real-world enterprise engineering and manufacturing workflows.
• Build robust, automated training pipelines that enable rapid experimentation, retraining, and continuous improvement at scale.
• Define and run rigorous evaluation frameworks and benchmarks to ensure model quality, robustness, and reliability.
• Turn innovative ideas into patents and shipped product features, partnering closely with engineering, product, and domain experts.
• Mentor engineers and set high technical standards across research, experimentation, and productionization.

Skills

LLMs

Generative AI

Agentic architectures

Python

Reinforcement learning

Software engineering

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Job description

Siemens Digital Industries Software is a leading provider of solutions for the design, simulation, and manufacture of products across many different industries. Formula 1 cars, skyscrapers, ships, space exploration vehicles, and many of the objects we see in our daily lives are being conceived and manufactured using our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software.

Position Overview

Help shape the future of AI for the Design and Manufacturing industry as part of our Teamcenter Bill of Materials AI team. At Siemens Digital Industries, we carry out cutting-edge research on AI models for the Design and Manufacturing industry. We work in a fast-paced environment, coming up with innovative ideas, patenting them, and productizing them at pace. We're looking for a Senior AI Software Engineer to play a leading role, bringing deep skills in cutting-edge AI to help us invent and deliver the next generation of intelligent capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cutting-edge research and development of state-of-the-art AI models for Design and Manufacturing challenges within the Teamcenter Bill of Materials portfolio
• Design, prototype, and build novel model architectures that push the boundaries of what is possible for our products
• Architect and implement Generative AI agents that solve real-world enterprise engineering and manufacturing workflows
• Build robust, automated training pipelines that enable rapid experimentation, retraining, and continuous improvement at scale
• Define and run rigorous evaluation frameworks and benchmarks to ensure model quality, robustness, and reliability
• Turn innovative ideas into patents and shipped product features, partnering closely with engineering, product, and domain experts
• Mentor engineers and set high technical standards across research, experimentation, and productionization

Qualifications

• Strong track record delivering advanced AI systems from research through to production at a senior level
• Deep, hands-on expertise in modern AI, including large language models, generative AI, and agentic architectures
• Proven ability to design and build novel model architectures and iterate rapidly toward measurable outcomes
• Solid experience with automated training pipelines, training orchestration, and scalable model evaluation
• Practical experience applying reinforcement learning in real product or research settings
• Excellent Python skills and strong software engineering fundamentals for building reliable, maintainable AI systems
• Strong communication and leadership skills, thriving in a fast-paced, cross-functional team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with model fine-tuning, RLHF, or building agentic tool-use systems
• Familiarity with retrieval-augmented generation, knowledge graphs, or structured enterprise data
• Experience deploying AI in Design, Manufacturing, PLM, or industrial domains
• History of patents, publications, or shipped AI products

Why Us

At Siemens Software, flexibility is how we work—hybrid by default, built on trust and autonomy. Together, 30,000 people across more than 200 countries build technology that shapes the real world. You'll grow through real projects, strong technical peers, and global mobility, backed by the scale and benefits of an industrial software leader. We're committed to equality and inclusion, and we hire based on merit, skills, and impact. Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us shape tomorrow!

Our Benefits & Rewards

The salary range for this position is £65,700 to £115,100 and this role is eligible to earn incentive compensation. The actual compensation offered is based on the successful candidate's job-related skills, experience, and relevant education/training. Siemens offers health and wellness benefits to employees; you can access the benefits available in your country via the link: https://jobs.sw.siemens.com/benefits/

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.

Siemens Software. Transform the Everyday

Cambridge , Cambridgeshire , UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND