AI Engineer

Legal & General (L&G) is a leading UK financial services group and major global investor. We’ve been safeguarding people’s financial futures since 1836, and strive to build a better society, while improving the lives of our customers and creating value for shareholders. We are one of the world’s largest asset managers and provide powerful asset origination capabilities.

We’re looking for an AI Engineer to join a collaborative engineering team where you’ll help design, build and run secure, reliable AI solutions that deliver real value for customers. You’ll work alongside product, platform and data colleagues, contributing to high-quality outcomes while continuing to grow your technical skills in a supportive environment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Designing and building production‑ready AI and machine learning solutions on Azure
• Developing and maintaining Python services, APIs and data pipelines
• Implementing and improving generative AI solutions including LLMs and RAG architectures
• Contributing to CI/CD pipelines, model lifecycle management and operational monitoring
• Deploying and supporting containerised AI services using Kubernetes and AKS
• Applying testing, security and governance best practices throughout the development lifecycle
• Collaborating in agile teams, participating in code reviews and knowledge sharing
• Continuously learning and contributing to improvements in platforms, tools and ways of working

Who we’re looking for:

• Hands‑on experience building and running AI or machine learning solutions in production
• Strong Python skills and a solid understanding of machine learning fundamentals
• Experience with generative AI concepts such as LLMs, prompt engineering or RAG pipelines
• Working knowledge of Azure AI services and cloud‑based architectures
• Experience with CI/CD, MLOps or GenAIOps practices
• Familiarity with containerisation and Kubernetes‑based deployments
• Understanding of secure, maintainable software development in regulated environments
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams

Benefits:

• The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance‑related bonus plan and valuable share schemes
• Life assurance
• Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only)
• At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, 26 days after 2 years’ service. There’s also the option to buy and sell holiday
• Competitive family leave
• Participate in our electric car scheme, which offers employees the option to hire a brand‑new electric car through tax‑efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only)
• There are many discounts we offer – both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online
• We’re creating net‑zero carbon workplaces by 2030 by investing in our sustainable, modern offices across the UK, all designed to bring people together and elevate the in‑person experience

At L&G, we believe it's possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all. If you join us, you’ll be part of a welcoming, inclusive culture, with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views, and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel. We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part‑time, term‑time and job shares.