At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and build intelligent AI applications while mentoring junior engineers.
- Company: Futurice, a forward-thinking tech company with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, private health insurance, flexible remote work, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Join a diverse team and influence how we work and connect.
- Why this job: Shape the future of AI and make a real impact across various industries.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in AI or data-intensive software engineering, proficient in Python.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 90000 £ per year.
About the role As a Senior AI Engineer at Futurice, you'll be part of our growing AI & Data team, designing and building the intelligent applications and workflows that sit at the heart of our client work.
You'll be shaping solutions, advising clients, and helping define how Futurice builds and delivers AI at scale.
You'll work across the full lifecycle: from early-stage ideation and proposals through to building and deploying production-quality, cloud-native Gen AI applications for clients across industries like media, retail, and automotive.
You'll also mentor junior engineers and make meaningful contributions to our internal AI practices.
Skills & Requirements What we're looking for:5+ years of hands-on experience – in AI or applied data-intensive software engineering, or equivalent experience.
A track record of taking projects from idea to production is what matters most.
Proficiency in Python – You write clean, maintainable, production-quality code.
Cloud platform experience – You're experienced with at least one of Azure, AWS, or GCP, and comfortable deploying and maintaining systems in production.
You're as happy in a client workshop or contributing to a proposal as you are building.
Design and build cutting-edge AI applications – from MCP servers and voice-to-voice real-time apps to RAG bots and multi-agent systems.
Advise clients on AI strategy – join workshops, contribute to proposals, and help clients understand what's possible and what's right for them.
You know how to show something compelling without over-engineering it.
Mentor junior engineers – share knowledge, review code thoughtfully, and help grow the team around you.
Shape our AI practice – contribute to shared tools, frameworks, and ways of working. How Futurice delivers AI is something we build together.
Talent screening call (30m) – with someone from our People Team to learn about you, your ambitions, and answer your questions about the role.
Coding Task (1 hour) - you can either bring your own code/architecture to walk us through, or complete a task provided by Futurice.
The salary band for this role is 60,000 – 90,000 depending on experience.
Flexible, remote-first working with colleagues across the UK and EU.
Private health insurance (WPA), pension contributions (6%+), and wellbeing support (50/month via Juno).25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off — increasing by 1 day per year after 3 years' service (capped at 30).
A tiered parental leave policy (16 weeks maternity, 4 weeks partner, full pay depending on tenure).
EV salary sacrifice scheme (depending on tenure).
A clear career framework with review cycles every 6 months and a genuine path to a permanent role.
Our atmosphere is open and warm, whether you're in the office or working remotely.
You'll quickly feel part of the community where coffee chats, virtual fikas, or after-work hangouts happen naturally.
Because our culture is shaped by all of us, every day, you'll have an opportunity to influence how we work, connect, and evolve as a community.
Across countries, teams, and time zones, everyone brings their own character, helping shape how we work, connect, and evolve together.
We believe in the power of different perspectives, and diversity is a key part of our success at delivering customer value when they trust us with some of their most challenging and inspiring challenges.
Unfortunately we won't be able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Senior AI Engineer (Remote) in London employer: Futurice
Futurice is an exceptional employer for Senior AI Engineers, offering a flexible, remote-first work environment that fosters collaboration across the UK and EU. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to a clear career framework, regular review cycles, and opportunities to mentor junior engineers while shaping our innovative AI practices. Our inclusive culture encourages diverse perspectives, ensuring that every team member feels valued and connected, making it a truly rewarding place to advance your career in AI.
