AI Engineer (UK) in Cardiff

We are looking for a passionate AI Engineer specialising in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Machine Learning (ML) to contribute to Data Enrichment efforts within Meltwater. As a part of this role, you will work with experienced team members and product managers to design, test, and implement machine learning solutions.

Through Meltwater's innovative social listening platform, we ensure our clients never miss any mention of their brand or essential topics across various platforms, automating the entire social listening process. Partner with us and be part of a diverse community that values your unique contributions, empowering you to reach new heights. Join us in crafting something extraordinary.

What You’ll Do:

• Contribute to the development of scalable algorithms for processing large datasets, implement and evaluate machine learning and deep learning algorithms for Natural Language Processing/Understanding.
• Assist in the design, development, and testing of ML models and pipelines for real-time processing of unstructured data.
• Collaborate with senior team members to analyze the impact of algorithm changes.
• Learn and grow under mentorship, gaining exposure to industry-standard NLP tools and techniques.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field, with 3 years working experience OR a Master’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field, with 1 years working experience.
• Programming Language: Proficiency in Python.
• Solid understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Proficient in Machine Learning, with a solid understanding of neural networks and the Transformer architecture.
• Familiar with foundational NLP tasks such as tokenization, Named Entity Recognition, and sentiment analysis.
• Experience with modern approaches built on pretrained language models - fine-tuning and transfer learning, text and token classification.
• Working knowledge of large language models, including prompting and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG).
• Experience or coursework in Deep Learning frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a curiosity for learning new technologies.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure (preferable), AWS, or Google Cloud).
• Basic knowledge of containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Interest in infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform.
• Passion for exploring the intersection of NLP and emerging fields such as generative AI or multimodal systems.

What We Offer:

• Enjoy flexible paid time off for enhanced work-life balance.
• Secure your future with a Creative Pension.
• Take advantage of our cycle-to-work scheme promoting eco-friendly commuting options.
• Elevate your health and wellness through Simply Health, an integral part of our benefits package offering diverse options for a holistic well-being journey.
• Prioritise well-being after tenure with comprehensive Vitality Health Insurance, a reward for commitment and a safeguard for long term health needs.
• Complimentary CalmApp subscription for you and your loved ones, because mental wellness matters.
• Benefit from our family leave program, which grows with your tenure at Meltwater.
• Thrive within our inclusive community and seize ongoing professional development opportunities to elevate your career.

Office Location: 20 Farringdon St, London EC4A 4AB

At Meltwater, we believe that when you have the right people in the right environment, great things happen. Our best-in-class technology empowers our 27,000 customers around the world to make better business decisions through data. But we can’t do that without our global team of developers, innovators, problem-solvers, and high-performers who embrace challenges and find new solutions for our customers.

We are Meltwater. Inspired by innovation, powered by people.