At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the delivery of complex AI-driven software features and mentor fellow engineers.
- Company: Join Ideagen, a forward-thinking tech company shaping the future of AI development.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in AI software engineering and drive innovation globally.
- Qualifications: Experience in scalable software environments and strong understanding of AI development.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
As a Senior Software AI Engineer, you will take a leading role in delivering complex, high-impact features within an AI-native engineering environment.
Role Purpose
- Location - Ruddington, Nottinghamshire
- Level - Team Leader/Professional
- Department - Product R&D
This role helps shape how AI supports software development and contributes to technical direction across the team. Working closely with cross‑functional teams, it supports the growth of engineering capability while maintaining a strong focus on quality and collaboration. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of AI‑driven development at Ideagen, contributing to innovative solutions that support global organisations.
Responsibilities
- Deliver complex software features end‑to‑end, ensuring quality, scalability, and alignment with product objectives
- Guide and oversee the use of AI agents for code generation, testing, and optimisation across multi‑step workflows
- Set and uphold high standards for engineering quality, including testing practices, code reviews, and delivery criteria
- Collaborate with Product, Architecture, and AI engineering teams to deliver solutions that meet user and business needs
- Support and mentor other engineers, contributing to a collaborative and continuously improving team environment
- Review and refine technical specifications to ensure clarity and effective implementation
- Identify opportunities to improve team efficiency and remove barriers to delivery
- Contribute to wider technical discussions, helping to shape engineering practices beyond your immediate team
Skills And Experience
- Experience delivering complex features within enterprise‑level or scalable software environments
- Strong understanding of AI‑enabled development, including orchestration of automated workflows and testing approaches
- Ability to create clear, structured technical specifications that support efficient delivery
- Solid grounding in modern engineering practices such as CI/CD, cloud platforms, version control, and databases
- Proficiency in at least one core programming language, with confidence reviewing code across multiple languages
- Comfortable working collaboratively and influencing technical decisions across teams
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to a range of audiences
- A proactive mindset with a focus on quality, continuous improvement, and shared success
Senior AI Software Engineer in Nottingham employer: Ideagen
At Ideagen, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of Ruddington, Nottinghamshire. As a Senior AI Software Engineer, you will not only lead the charge in developing cutting-edge AI solutions but also benefit from extensive opportunities for professional growth and mentorship within a supportive team environment. Our commitment to quality and continuous improvement ensures that you will be part of a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to shaping the future of technology.
