Senior Research Engineer - AI / Deep Learning / LLM / Python

European Tech Recruit; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

European Tech Recruit is seeking a Senior Research Engineer to lead ML/AI research projects in a 100% onsite role based in London or Cambridge. You will optimise algorithms, scale research prototypes, and collaborate with researchers to align engineering work with research goals.

You will mentor junior engineers, contribute to publications, and help maintain research infrastructure and workflows while staying current with state-of-the-art AI practices.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience implementing and optimising machine learning algorithms and systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Python, C++ or similar languages.
• Proven ability to lead engineering projects, both independently and collaboratively.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers or technical staff.
• Strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication, including technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Leading engineering efforts on complex research projects in machine learning and AI.
• Optimising algorithms and ensuring the scalability and robustness of research prototypes and systems.
• Coordinating closely with researchers to align engineering work with research objectives.
• Mentoring and providing technical guidance to junior engineers and research staff.
• Contributing to technical publications and research documentation.
• Maintaining and improving research infrastructure, tools and workflows.
• Staying up to date with the latest advancements in AI and engineering best practice.

Skills

Machine learning

Python

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

JAX

Job description

Senior Research Engineer - AI / Deep Learning / LLM / Python

This is a permanent role, working 100% onsite in either London or Cambridge

What you will be doing

• Leading engineering efforts on complex research projects in machine learning and AI
• Optimising algorithms and ensuring the scalability and robustness of research prototypes and systems
• Coordinating closely with researchers to align engineering work with research objectives
• Mentoring and providing technical guidance to junior engineers and research staff
• Contributing to technical publications and research documentation
• Maintaining and improving research infrastructure, tools and workflows
• Staying up to date with the latest advancements in AI and engineering best practice

What we are looking for

• Extensive experience implementing and optimising machine learning algorithms and systems
• Advanced proficiency in Python, C++ or similar languages
• A proven ability to lead engineering projects, both independently and collaboratively
• Experience mentoring junior engineers or technical staff
• Strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication, including technical documentation

Nice to have

• Experience with optimisation, reinforcement learning and/or large language models
• Familiarity with deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch or JAX
• Experience with scalable system design and deployment in research or production environments
• Exposure to chip design or applied AI research
• A track record of contributing to technical publications or open-source projects

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