Senior Applied AI Engineer in Bristol

Senior Applied AI Engineer in Bristol

Bristol Full-Time 59400 - 72600 Β£ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Transform AI ideas into impactful products for public services.
  • Company: Join the UK Government's innovative AI incubator, i.AI.
  • Benefits: Hybrid work, access to cutting-edge tech, and supportive team culture.
  • Other info: Work in small teams with significant autonomy and government backing.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference with AI that impacts millions.
  • Qualifications: Strong software engineering skills and a passion for AI.

The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 Β£ per year.

What if your next AI project improved services used by millions of people? At i.AI, we're building AI products inside the UK Government that are transforming public services across health, education, planning and beyond. We're looking for Senior Applied AI Engineers to help take cutting-edge AI from experimentation to production.

You'll work in small, high-performing teams, building and deploying AI systems that solve real problems at national scale. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy moving quickly from idea to implementation, combining strong software engineering skills with deep curiosity about the latest advances in AI. You'll help design evaluations, build production-grade AI systems, explore new modelling approaches, and work closely with product, design and policy experts to turn complex challenges into impactful products.

Our stack: Python, TypeScript, AWS, Azure, GCP, PyTorch, LangGraph, LangChain, DSPy, Langfuse, Inspect and access to the latest frontier models.

What makes this role different?

  • Build AI products with real-world impact at national scale
  • Access frontier models, significant compute and unique government datasets
  • Work alongside exceptional engineers, researchers and policymakers
  • Own problems from idea through to deployment
  • Small, empowered teams with startup pace and meaningful autonomy
  • Backing from No.10 to build transformative AI solutions

London, Manchester or Bristol (Hybrid)

Applications open until positions are filled. We know great talent comes from a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you're excited about applying AI to meaningful challenges and building products that make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Appointment is conditional on successfully completing UK Government SC clearance. Prior clearance is not required - we will sponsor and support you.

Senior Applied AI Engineer in Bristol employer: Incubator for Artificial Intelligence

As a Lead Full Stack Engineer at the Incubator for AI, you will be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to enhancing public services through innovative technology. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to shape product strategy and mentor fellow engineers in a collaborative hybrid work environment across vibrant cities like London, Manchester, or Bristol. Enjoy competitive pay, a substantial pension plan, and the chance to work with cutting-edge AI models, making this an exceptional place for those seeking meaningful and impactful employment.

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Incubator for Artificial Intelligence Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Applied AI Engineer in Bristol

Python
TypeScript
AWS
Azure
GCP
PyTorch
LangGraph