Software Research Engineer – Agentic AI | Edinburgh
12 Month Fixed Term Contract
My client are looking for a Software Research Engineer to join help shape the next generation of agentic AI systems.
This is a highly technical, research-driven role for an engineer who enjoys working at the intersection of AI research and production software engineering. You’ll work alongside world-class researchers and international teams to turn cutting-edge ideas into scalable, reliable research prototypes and production-ready AI systems.
Responsibilities
- Bridge AI research and production-grade software, translating state-of-the-art research into robust engineering systems.
- Design, develop and iterate agentic AI research prototypes and production services.
- Drive projects end-to-end across data preparation, algorithm design, model implementation, system engineering and deployment.
- Investigate new approaches to agent memory, reasoning, planning, self-evolution and multi-agent systems.
- Evaluate and optimise agent performance, reliability and scalability.
- Work closely with researchers and cross-border teams to explore emerging AI technologies and define future technical directions.
- Support deployment, monitoring and continuous improvement of agent systems.
- Contribute to open-source projects and the wider AI research community.
Experience
- Degree in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, NLP, Mathematics, Statistics or a related technical discipline.
- 3+ years of hands-on software engineering experience delivering complex technical systems.
- Strong algorithmic thinking and software development skills, with an understanding of LLMs, agent architectures, reasoning, decision-making and planning.
- A research mindset and the ability to tackle non-deterministic, open-ended technical problems.
- Strong Python development skills and experience with Docker and Git.
- Experience with TDD, clean code, CI/CD and modern software engineering practices.
- Ability to rapidly learn new technologies and translate research concepts into working systems.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across international and multidisciplinary teams.
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Research Software Engineer employer: European Tech Recruit
Join a world-leading technology innovator that champions creativity and collaboration in the heart of the UK. As a Software Engineer focusing on Machine Learning, you'll thrive in a dynamic work culture that prioritises innovation and professional growth, offering you the chance to work on cutting-edge GPU architecture while enjoying competitive PAYE contract benefits. With a commitment to employee development and a vibrant team atmosphere, this is an exceptional opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in the tech industry.
