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Assurance Engineer
The Role:
We are looking for a Senior or Principal Assurance Engineer to join the technology team at Synoptix. The technology team specialises in applying AI to solve challenges within complex systems, with expertise spanning object detection, neural network resilience, AI assurance, and the development of synthetic data. Through bespoke research and development programmes the team delivers high-grade AI systems and services for high-stakes environments.
This role is about helping our customers design, justify and operate AI. You will produce defensible technical outputs, challenge weak assumptions and connect assurance evidence to real decisions about system design, deployment and operation. You will lead technically demanding client work, either working hands-on yourself or directing a project team.
This is not primarily a governance, risk and compliance role. Nor are we looking for someone who treats compliance with standards as the end goal. Established standards and techniques will often guide the work. However, you must understand their purpose, limitations, and relevance to the system under consideration, particularly when working in situations where standards, processes, or accepted approaches have not yet been defined.
Direct experience of AI assurance is desirable but not essential. We are looking for a broad range of assurance backgrounds, not just people who already work in AI assurance. You should have some exposure to AI or machine-learning systems or be able to demonstrate that you can learn unfamiliar technologies quickly and engage credibly with specialists.
Key Experience:
We are primarily interested in demonstrated experience, technical judgement and the quality of your thinking. xgikmsk You should have strong experience in at least one area relevant to the assurance or design of high-stakes systems. This might include:
- Safety engineering and safety cases
- Assurance cases and argument-based assurance
- High-integrity or safety-critical software
- AI verification, validation, testing or evaluation
- System safety and hazard analysis
- Software or system architecture
- Human factors and human-machine teaming
- Cybersecurity and resilience
- Quantitative risk, reliabilit Please click on the apply button to read the full job description
Assurance Engineer in Winterbourne employer: Synoptix
At Synoptix, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. As a Principal AI Engineer, you will have access to continuous professional development opportunities, flexible hybrid working arrangements, and a supportive environment where your technical leadership will be recognised and valued. Located in the UK, our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in our comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare and an annual company bonus based on performance.
