At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape next-gen AI solutions and collaborate on innovative research projects.
- Company: Advanced tech and research organisation with a focus on applied research.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team driving innovation across energy and infrastructure sectors.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in cutting-edge AI and distributed systems.
- Qualifications: Experience in AI, cloud architecture, and programming languages like Python and Java.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 90000 £ per year.
Salary: £90,000 - 90,000 per year
Requirements
- Experience across several of the following areas: distributed systems and data-sharing platforms, industrial AI or edge AI, cloud and microservices architecture, Python, Java and SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Spark or similar tooling, knowledge graphs or semantic technologies, and RAG, agentic AI or generative AI concepts.
- We welcome candidates from industrial R&D, advanced engineering or applied AI environments.
- A PhD is preferred, but strong commercial experience is equally valued.
- Experience working in applied research, intelligent systems or scalable data-sharing architectures is highly relevant.
- Ability to operate across technical strategy, innovation and emerging technologies.
Responsibilities
- Develop proof-of-concepts and next-generation solutions.
- Contribute to externally funded R&D programmes.
- Collaborate with industry, academia and international engineering teams.
- Support patents, publications and strategic technology initiatives.
- Work across applied R&D, distributed systems architecture, industrial AI, data-sharing infrastructure, technical strategy and innovation.
- Help shape next-generation distributed data-sharing and industrial AI solutions across energy, infrastructure and industrial systems.
Technologies
- AI
- Cloud
- Support
- Java
- MongoDB
- PostgreSQL
- Python
- SQL
- Spark
- Microservices
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We are an advanced technology and research organisation operating within a highly specialised R&D environment focused on applied research, intelligent systems and scalable data-sharing architectures. This is a permanent hybrid role based in Bristol, offering the opportunity to work on cutting-edge industrial AI and distributed systems challenges in a highly collaborative, research-driven environment. You will have the chance to influence real-world products and technology strategy while working with emerging technologies such as distributed AI, digital twins, cloud and edge systems, and trusted AI frameworks.
Principal Research Engineer in England employer: IO Associates
As a Principal Research Engineer at our advanced technology and research organisation in Bristol, you will thrive in a collaborative and innovative work culture that prioritises cutting-edge research and development. We offer competitive salaries, opportunities for professional growth through engagement with industry and academia, and the chance to influence next-generation solutions in industrial AI and data-sharing technologies. Join us to be part of a team that values your expertise and fosters an environment where your contributions can lead to meaningful advancements in technology.
