Senior Applied AI Solution Engineer

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Applied AI Solution Engineer, where your passion for cutting-edge AI solutions will drive real business impact. In this dynamic role, you will lead the design and deployment of innovative AI applications, working hands-on with advanced technologies such as Python and large language models. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to shape AI strategies and mentor engineers, guiding teams toward success. If you are ready to be at the forefront of the AI revolution and make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in enterprise software development.
• Proven experience in delivering scalable AI solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and deployment of AI-driven applications.
• Engage with stakeholders to explain complex AI concepts.

Skills

Enterprise Software Development

AI Model Optimization

Team Leadership & Mentorship

Client Engagement

Solution Architecture

Large-Scale AI Deployments

Fine-tuning LLMs

Prompt Engineering

Tools

Python

Microservices

Distributed Systems

Job description

Job Description

Senior Applied AI Solution Engineer

£90,000-£110,000 + Benefits

London: 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 Senior Applied AI Solution Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of this revolution.

What you’ll do:

1. Lead the design, development, and deployment of AI-driven applications
2. Work hands-on with Python, microservices, distributed systems, and LLMs
3. Shape AI strategy, mentor engineers, and drive innovation across multiple projects
4. Engage directly with senior stakeholders, explaining complex AI concepts in clear terms

What we’re looking for:

1. 5+ years of enterprise software development experience
2. A track record of delivering scalable AI solutions
3. Proven Experience in Large-Scale AI Deployments – Has played a key role in production-ready AI applications
4. Expertise in LLMs – Skilled in fine-tuning, training, and prompt engineering
5. AI Model Optimization – Strong knowledge of cost management, evaluation, and modification
6. Solution Architecture – Can design and build AI solutions from scratch
7. Client Engagement – Comfortable working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
8. Team Leadership & Mentorship – Can guide teams, translate high-level ideas into action plans, and drive innovation