Staff AI Scientist

Harnham; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a hyper-growth startup focused on AI and robotics. This role offers the chance to lead a talented team in developing and scaling machine learning models, particularly in the areas of computer vision and large language models. You'll work closely with technical founders, gaining autonomy and the ability to drive both commercial and technical value. With impressive pre-seed funding and a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the AI space while mentoring junior team members and learning from industry experts.

Benefits

Bonus

Strong equity

Private health insurance

Qualifications

• PhD/MSc from a top academic institution in a STEM field with AI/Engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Python and experience in Computer Vision, GenAI, and ML.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team to build and scale ML models focusing on Computer Vision and LLMs.
• Drive innovative AI research and deploy core projects onto their platform.

Skills

Python

Computer Vision

Machine Learning

GenAI

LLM (Agents and Fine tuning)

Education

PhD/MSc in STEM related subject

Job description

This range is provided by Harnham. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from Harnham

Managing Consultant - AI, Deep Learning and Robotics at Harnham

Staff AI Scientist

Compensation: £140k-£180k + bonus + strong equity + private health insurance

Location: London - Flexible working 1-2 days a week

Join a hyper growth startup, impressive pre-seed funding, headcount of 9 looking to scale this year. Product across the creative and graphic design space as an AI agent, backed by top VCs and 2 ex-Big Tech Co-Founders.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working closely and technically leading a small team, to build and scale ML models focusing on Computer Vision, LLMs and ML
• Working alongside technical founders, chance to have real autonomy and drive commercial and technical value - whilst working with the end users
• Driving the latest innovative research in AI, deploying core projects onto their platform
• Opportunity to upskill and mentor junior members, whilst learning from a high-calibre team

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Required

• PhD/MSc from top academic institution in STEM related subject + experience in AI/Engineering
• Proficiency in Python
• Then experience in some of: Computer Vision (2D or 3D), GenAI, LLM (Agents and Fine tuning), Machine Learning
• Actively looking to join a fast-paced startup

This role can sponsor for strong candidates

Apply below!

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Research
• Industries: Technology, Information and Media, Graphic Design, and Advertising Services