Senior AI Software Engineer

Harnham - Data and Analytics Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

High-impact AI projects

Modern tooling

Strong engineering culture

Career progression

Job summary

Harnham - Data and Analytics Recruitment is seeking a Senior AI Engineer to join a data-led, fast-growing team in London. The role focuses on designing and deploying production-grade AI and ML models, and building scalable data pipelines in a collaborative environment.

You will work with data, engineering and product colleagues to deliver high-impact AI solutions, improve model performance, and define best practices for deployment.

Qualifications

• Commercial experience building and deploying AI/ML solutions.
• Proficiency in Python and modern ML libraries/frameworks.
• Experience with cloud platforms and scalable data systems.
• Understanding of MLOps and deployment best practices.
• Ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy production-grade AI and machine learning models.
• Build and maintain scalable data and AI pipelines.
• Work closely with data, engineering, and product teams to deliver impactful solutions.
• Contribute to system architecture and engineering best practices.
• Improve model performance, monitoring, and deployment processes.

Skills

AI/ML development

Python programming

Cloud platforms

ML Ops

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

ML libraries

ML frameworks

Job description

Senior AI Engineer

London Hybrid (3 days per week)

Up to £120,000

This is an opportunity to join a growing, data-focused organisation that is investing heavily in AI to drive product innovation and business performance. You will play a key role in designing and building production AI systems, working in a collaborative environment where engineering quality and real-world impact are prioritised.

The Company

They are a scaling, data-led business with a strong focus on leveraging AI and machine learning to enhance their products and services. With a modern technology stack and a clear roadmap for growth, they are building out their AI capability to support increasingly complex use cases. The culture is collaborative, delivery-focused, and encourages ownership across engineering teams.

The Role

• Design and deploy production-grade AI and machine learning models
• Build and maintain scalable data and AI pipelines
• Work closely with data, engineering, and product teams to deliver impactful solutions
• Contribute to system architecture and engineering best practices
• Improve model performance, monitoring, and deployment processes

Your Skills and Experience

• Strong commercial experience building and deploying AI and machine learning solutions
• Advanced proficiency in Python and modern ML libraries and frameworks
• Experience working with cloud platforms and scalable data systems
• Understanding of MLOps, model lifecycle, and deployment best practices
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional environment

What They Offer

• Salary up to £120,000
• Hybrid working in London, 3 days per week onsite
• Opportunity to work on high-impact AI initiatives
• Modern tooling and a strong engineering culture
• Clear progression as the team continues to grow