Natural Language Processing (NLP) Engineer - 3/4 Month Contract

Join Samsung R&D Institute UK as an NLP Engineer – Shape the Future of AI! Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence? Do you thrive on solving complex challenges and developing cutting-edge solutions? Samsung R&D Institute UK (SRUK) is seeking a talented Natural Language Processing (NLP) Engineer to join our AI Research Team and contribute to groundbreaking innovations in AI.

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct cutting-edge research to tackle real-world AI challenges.
• Develop high-quality code and documentation to ensure reproducible and impactful research.
• Review state-of-the-art research papers and create prototype solutions that redefine what’s possible.
• Publish your findings in top-tier AI conferences and journals, showcasing your work to the global research community.

Who You Are:

• A PhD holder in ML/AI, Computer Science/Engineering, or a related field.
• A strong foundation in Mathematics, Machine Learning, NLP, and Deep Learning.
• Hands-on experience in one or more of these areas: Generative AI, Parameter-efficient Fine-tuning, Model Compression, Foundation Models, Large Language Models (LLMs), Data/Model Privacy, or Prompting Methods.
• First-author publications in prestigious ML/AI conferences/journals (e.g., ICML, NeurIPS, ICLR, EMNLP, CVPR, ECCV, IEEE TPAMI, AAAI).
• Proficient in programming languages like Python, Java, or C++, and experienced with Machine Learning libraries (e.g., PyTorch, SciKit, NumPy).
• Comfortable working in Linux environments and collaborating in a hybrid team setup.
• Exceptional communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a team that’s at the forefront of AI research, developing solutions that impact millions of users worldwide.
• Work in a dynamic and innovative environment where your ideas can shape the future of technology.
• Enjoy a hybrid working model with 3 days onsite at our Staines-upon-Thames office and 2 days remote.
• Collaborate with leading experts in the field and contribute to projects that push the boundaries of what AI can achieve.

Location: Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey, UK

Contract Details: This is a 3/4-month contract role running until 31st Dec 2025, outsourced via one of our preferred recruitment agencies, with an hourly rate.

Ready to Make an Impact? If you’re excited about the opportunity to innovate and lead in the field of AI, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and join Samsung R&D Institute UK in shaping the future of technology.

Note: Samsung has a strict policy on trade secrets. In applying to Samsung and progressing through the recruitment process, you must not disclose any trade secrets of a previous employer.