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Senior AI/ML Engineer

Location: UK Remote

Type: Permanent, Full-time

 

About the Role

An established tech company is building out its next generation of intelligent software products and is looking for a highly experienced Staff-level AI/ML Engineer to lead hands-on development of machine learning systems. This is a deeply technical role focused on applied AI, not management or strategy alone.

You’ll work at the intersection of large-scale data processing, generative AI, and cloud infrastructure, contributing directly to the architecture and delivery of smart features across the platform. If you’re passionate about building production-grade AI tools from the ground up, this role offers the opportunity to shape something new in a growing, fast-paced environment.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

End-to-End ML Development

* Own the full lifecycle of machine learning initiatives — from idea to deployment and monitoring.

 

Hands-On System Design

* Architect scalable, reliable ML pipelines and APIs, leveraging cloud-native tools and services.

 

AI Feature Integration

* Collaborate with engineering and product teams to embed AI-driven functionality into user-facing software.

 

Technical Leadership

* Set standards for MLOps, automation, and performance tuning across the engineering team.

 

Generative AI & LLMs

* Explore and integrate modern techniques such as large language models and generative architectures.

 

Mentorship & Collaboration

* Support peers through code reviews, design discussions, and knowledge sharing.

 

Scalability & Reliability

* Solve practical challenges like data quality, explainability, and robust infrastructure for ML.

 

What You’ll Bring

* 7+ years of hands-on experience building ML/AI systems in production.
* 3+ years in a senior technical contributor or team lead role.
* Advanced Python skills with exposure to common ML frameworks and data libraries.
* Solid experience working with cloud platforms (ideally AWS) and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform).
* Understanding of distributed systems, microservices, and modern software architecture.
* Hands-on experience with LLMs and generative AI models, including tuning and inference.
* Ability to set up CI/CD pipelines for ML workflows and manage models in a cloud environment.
* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
* A relevant degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

 

Tech Environment

* Python
* Java
* AWS (incl. services for AI/ML)
* LLM APIs and orchestration tools
* Terraform, Docker
* SQL-based databases
* GitHub Actions and version control tools

 

Perks & Benefits

* Competitive compensation
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Flexible remote work policy
* "Work from anywhere" option (limited days/year)
* Home office setup budget
* Enhanced parental leave
* Pension contribution plan
* Collaborative and low-ego engineering culture

 

Important Notes

* Applicants must be UK-based.
* Unfortunately, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Software Development

Machine learning

Cloud

Python

Amazon

Data

Automation

Java

Infrastructure

Microservices

Docker

Terraform

Database

Continuous Integration

Support

Version control

Communication Skills

SQL Databases

GitHub Actions

Senior Software Engineer AI/ML