AI Platform Engineer in City of London, London

AI Platform Engineer in City of London, London

City of London +1 Full-Time 70000 - 90000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Harnham

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Design and build AI-powered features with a focus on reliability and production readiness.
  • Company: Fast-growing, remote-first tech company focused on innovative AI tools.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, equity, fully remote work, and dedicated learning time.
  • Other info: Collaborative culture with clear opportunities for career growth and influence.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of AI systems and make a real impact in a high-ownership role.
  • Qualifications: Strong backend engineering experience and proven track record in AI or machine learning.

The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the foundations of an AI-driven platform at an early stage. You will focus on building production-grade AI capabilities rather than experimental prototypes, working on systems that prioritise reliability, scalability, and real-world impact. The role combines strong engineering fundamentals with cutting-edge AI development, giving you genuine ownership and visible influence across the product.

The Company

They are a fast-growing, remote-first technology business building innovative tools used by product and engineering teams globally. With a collaborative and experimentation-led culture, they place strong emphasis on quality, user experience, and responsible AI development. Their environment encourages autonomy, continuous learning, and cross-functional collaboration. As they scale, they are investing heavily in AI to enhance their core platform and deliver tangible value to users.

The Role

  • Design and build AI-powered features with a focus on reliability and production readiness
  • Develop agent workflows interacting with structured data and knowledge systems
  • Build scalable retrieval systems across complex, versioned datasets
  • Implement guardrails, observability, and evaluation frameworks for AI systems
  • Design APIs and integrations with external tools and platforms
  • Collaborate closely with product and design to deliver end-to-end features
  • Contribute to technical direction, roadmap planning, and engineering best practices

Your Skills and Experience

  • Strong commercial experience in backend engineering and system design
  • Proven track record of delivering AI or machine learning features into production
  • Experience working with LLMs, agent frameworks, or AI-powered workflows
  • Solid programming experience including JavaScript and modern frontend frameworks
  • Experience designing and building APIs and distributed systems
  • Understanding of observability, scalability, and reliable architecture
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced, product-focused environments

What They Offer

  • Competitive salary between £100,000 and £130,000 plus equity
  • Fully remote working with flexible hours
  • High level of ownership and autonomy across features
  • Dedicated time for learning and experimentation
  • Strong focus on quality engineering and user experience
  • Clear opportunity to influence product direction and grow your career

How to Apply

If you are interested in building impactful AI systems in a high-ownership environment, apply now to find out more. Please note we cannot offer sponsorship for this position.

Locations

City of LondonLondon

AI Platform Engineer in City of London, London employer: Harnham

As a fast-growing, remote-first technology business, this company offers an exceptional work environment that prioritises innovation and collaboration. Employees enjoy a high level of autonomy, competitive salaries, and dedicated time for learning, all while contributing to impactful AI solutions that shape the future of product and engineering teams globally.

Harnham

Contact Details:

Harnham Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace AI Platform Engineer in City of London, London

Backend Engineering
System Design
AI Development
Machine Learning
Large Language Models (LLMs)
Agent Frameworks
API Design