Senior Applied AI Solution Engineer

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI solutions firm in London is seeking a Senior Applied AI Solution Engineer to develop cutting-edge AI solutions that impact businesses. Responsibilities include working hands-on with advanced technologies and mentoring engineers. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in enterprise software and a track record in scalable AI solutions. The position offers a competitive salary of £100,000-£120,000 plus benefits, with flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in enterprise software development required.
• Proven track record of delivering scalable AI solutions.
• Experience in production-ready AI applications is essential.
• Skilled in fine-tuning, training, and prompt engineering for LLMs.
• Strong knowledge of AI model cost management and evaluation.
• Able to design and build AI solutions from scratch.
• Comfortable working with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience guiding teams and driving innovation.

Responsibilities

• Work hands-on with Python, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Shape AI strategy and mentor engineers.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to explain AI concepts clearly.

Skills

enterprise software development

scalable AI solutions

Large-Scale AI Deployments

Expertise in LLMs

AI Model Optimization

Solution Architecture

Client Engagement

Team Leadership & Mentorship

Tools

Python

microservices

distributed systems

Job description

Job Description

Senior Applied AI Solution Engineer

£100,000-£120,000 + Benefits Depending on Experience

London with Flexible Working

Are you passionate about building cutting-edge AI solutions that drive real business impact? Do you want to work with some of the world’s leading AI technologies?

Our client helps enterprises harness the power of Generative AI—from crafting meaningful strategies to deploying production-ready AI solutions. As a Applied AI Solution Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of this revolution.

What you’ll do:

Work hands-on with Python, microservices, distributed systems, and LLMs

Shape AI strategy, mentor engineers, and drive innovation across multiple projects

Engage directly with senior stakeholders, explaining complex AI concepts in clear terms

What we’re looking for:

enterprise software development experience

A track record of delivering scalable AI solutions

Proven Experience in Large-Scale AI Deployments – Has played a key role in production-ready AI applications

Expertise in LLMs – Skilled in fine-tuning, training, and prompt engineering

AI Model Optimization – Strong knowledge of cost management, evaluation, and modification

Solution Architecture – Can design and build AI solutions from scratch

Client Engagement – Comfortable working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Team Leadership & Mentorship – Can guide teams, translate high-level ideas into action plans, and drive innovation