Ai/ml Engineer

Ai/ml Engineer

Posted 7 days ago by 1753516073

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Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London, Greater London, South East, England
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Application Programming Interface (API) Artificial Intelligence Computer Science Generic Programming Microsoft Azure Multi-Agent Systems Python (Programming Language) Software Development

Summary: The AI/ML Engineer role involves designing and building innovative AI tools to enhance research and discovery processes within a mission-driven organization. The position is set in a fast-paced, experimental environment, focusing on rapid prototyping and collaboration with technical experts. Candidates will work with cutting-edge AI technologies to support research ideation, program generation, and funding selection. This opportunity is ideal for those passionate about scientific innovation and eager to contribute to transformative projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and build early-stage AI tools for research ideation, program generation, and funding opportunity selection.
  • Rapidly prototype AI-driven tools using Python and modern LLM APIs.
  • Experiment with agent-based and multi-agent system architectures.
  • Explore AI's role in supporting hybrid human/digital research teams.
  • Collaborate within a small, flexible, high-trust team environment.

Key Skills:

  • Strong Python programming skills.
  • Experience with LLM APIs (e.g. OpenAI, Gemini, Azure AI).
  • Ability to build working AI prototypes and iterate quickly.
  • Understanding of Agentic AI concepts or multi-agent systems.
  • Background in Computer Science or a related technical field.
  • Thrives in ambiguity and enjoys solving open-ended problems.
  • Research-oriented with a focus on real-world impact.
  • Collaborative mindset in a small, mission-driven team.
  • Fast learner with a growth mindset.
  • PhD or Master’s in a technical or scientific field (bonus).
  • Experience in research environments (academic, commercial, or government) (bonus).
  • Passion for scientific innovation and discovery (bonus).

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: England

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:
AI/ML Engineer
Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days/week onsite in London)
Contract Type: Full-time, Contract (5 days/week), Initial 6-12 month contract
Start Date: ASAP

Overview:
I’m working with a well-backed, mission-driven innovation organisation that is building a new team focused on rethinking how research and discovery happen—with the help of cutting-edge AI tools. They operate at the intersection of technology, science, and innovation policy, and are setting up a fast-moving, experimental team to prototype AI tools that could shape how scientific and technological ideas are created, developed, and funded. This is a rare opportunity to join an early-stage initiative within an ambitious, future-focused environment that values experimentation, impact, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

The Role:
As an AI/ML Engineer, you’ll be responsible for designing and building early-stage AI tools that support:
  • Research ideation
  • Programme generation
  • Funding opportunity selection
You’ll be working in a fast-paced, highly experimental environment, directly alongside a visionary CTO and other deeply technical collaborators. The work is exploratory and research-oriented, focused on speed and learning—not production software.
You’ll get to:
  • Rapidly prototype AI-driven tools using Python and modern LLM APIs (OpenAI, Gemini, Azure AI, etc.)
  • Experiment with agent-based and multi-agent system architectures
  • Explore how AI can support hybrid human/digital research teams
  • Operate in a small, flexible, high-trust team where new ideas are welcomed
What We’re Looking For Core Skills & Experience
  • Strong Python programming skills
  • Experience working with LLM APIs (e.g. OpenAI, Gemini, Azure AI)
  • Ability to build working AI prototypes and iterate quickly
  • Understanding of Agentic AI concepts or multi-agent systems
  • Background in Computer Science or related technical field
Mindset & Approach
  • Thrives in ambiguity and enjoys solving open-ended problems
  • Research-oriented, but driven by real-world impact
  • Enjoys working collaboratively in a small, mission-driven team
  • Fast learner with a growth mindset
Bonus Points For
  • PhD or Master’s in a technical or scientific field
  • Experience in research environments (academic, commercial, or government)
  • Passion for scientific innovation and discovery
The Environment
  • Full-time (5 days/week), contract-based
  • Hybrid setup: onsite in London 3 days/week (Tues–Thurs)
  • Close collaboration with senior leadership and mission-aligned peers
  • Culture of “build, learn, repeat”—fast cycles of exploration and learning
Why This Role? This is not a typical AI engineering job. You’ll be helping shape how the next generation of research is conceived and enabled—with the freedom to test bold ideas in an environment that values experimentation over perfection. If you’re excited by the prospect of building tools that redefine how science happens, this is the role for you.
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