Staff Applied AI Engineer

Staff Applied AI Engineer

Full-Time 72000 - 88000 Β£ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Shape AI applications that transform public services across the UK.
  • Company: Join a pioneering team within the UK Government's AI incubator.
  • Benefits: Hybrid work, access to cutting-edge tech, and opportunities for mentorship.
  • Other info: Collaborate with top engineers and policymakers in a dynamic environment.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on millions by improving essential public services.
  • Qualifications: Deep technical expertise in AI and strong product judgement required.

The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 Β£ per year.

What if you could shape how AI is applied across an entire country? 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 Staff Applied AI Engineers to tackle some of the most ambitious AI challenges in government. You'll combine deep technical expertise with strong product judgement, helping define technical direction, identify high-value opportunities, and build AI systems that deliver meaningful impact at national scale.

You'll work at the frontier of applied AI, evaluating emerging techniques, shaping architectural decisions, and driving the development of production-grade AI products. Alongside hands-on engineering, you'll mentor others, influence technical strategy, and help teams navigate complex trade-offs around performance, safety, scalability and deployment.

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?

  • Influence how frontier AI is applied across government
  • Build products that improve services used by millions of people
  • Access frontier models, significant compute and unique datasets
  • Work alongside exceptional engineers, researchers and policymakers
  • Own complex technical problems from concept to deployment
  • Help shape engineering standards, AI strategy and technical direction

London, Manchester or Bristol (Hybrid)

Applications open until positions are filled. We know exceptional engineers come from a variety of backgrounds. If you're excited about solving meaningful problems with AI and helping define what's possible in the public sector, we'd love to hear from you.

Staff Applied AI Engineer 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 Staff Applied AI Engineer

Deep Technical Expertise
Product Judgement
AI System Development
Architectural Decision-Making
Mentoring
Technical Strategy Influence
Performance Evaluation