At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative AI/ML projects and develop cutting-edge solutions.
- Company: Join a leading engineering firm focused on defence and national security.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with exciting challenges and career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in AI/ML while mentoring the next generation of engineers.
- Qualifications: Strong experience in AI/ML and Python development required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Location: Southampton / Hybrid, 2 days a week.
Salary: Up to £65,000 + benefits
Security: To be eligible, you must be able to obtain or hold UK Security Clearance.
We’re looking for an experienced Senior AI/ML Engineer to join a highly skilled engineering and research environment, delivering innovative solutions across defence, national security, intelligence and commercial sectors. The role combines hands-on development with technical leadership, working on complex challenges across AI/ML, Computer Vision, NLP, Reinforcement Learning and LLMs.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead AI/ML R&D projects from concept through to delivery
- Apply emerging research to real-world engineering challenges
- Develop innovative AI/ML solutions using Python
- Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers
- Work with multidisciplinary teams and customers
- Contribute to technical strategy, solution design and bids
Key Requirements
- Strong AI/ML R&D experience
- Strong Python development skills
- Experience with modern AI/ML techniques and frameworks
- Experience applying research to practical engineering problems
- Agile software engineering experience
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed.
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