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Developers who build and deploy AI systems, from research to production. A role that bridges the gap between theory and application, with a focus on creating intelligent software solutions.

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33
Salary range
£40k – £150k
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AI Engineers are at the forefront of technological innovation, designing and implementing AI systems that solve complex problems. They work across a range of industries, from tech giants to research-heavy startups, and their role involves both theoretical research and practical application. AI Engineers are responsible for developing algorithms, models, and systems that can learn from data, make predictions, and automate tasks. This role requires a strong foundation in computer science, mathematics, and statistics, as well as proficiency in programming languages like Python and frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch.

What the role does

A typical day for a AI Engineer

A typical week for an AI Engineer is a mix of research, development, and collaboration. They spend time coding, testing, and refining models, while also engaging with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into existing systems.

  1. 01
    Design and implement machine learning models
  2. 02
    Optimise algorithms for performance and efficiency
  3. 03
    Collaborate with data scientists and software engineers
  4. 04
    Conduct experiments and analyse results
  5. 05
    Document processes and findings
  6. 06
    Stay updated with the latest AI research and tools
Salary on the board

£40k – £150k

Based on advertised midpoints across the 23 priced live listings on the board. Base salary only.

By seniority
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Mid
42
100
7 jobs
Senior
40
120
12 jobs
Lead
70
150
2 jobs
Director
100
150
2 jobs
Career ladder

From Junior to Principal

A typical UK progression for ai engineers. Years are guidance — strong people move faster, and many senior folks sidestep into research, product or management.

  1. Level 1

    Junior AI Engineer

    0–2 yrs

    Assist in the development and testing of AI models, with a focus on learning and gaining hands-on experience.

  2. Level 2

    AI Engineer

    2–5 yrs

    Take ownership of specific projects, from initial design to deployment, and contribute to the overall architecture of AI systems.

  3. Level 3

    Senior AI Engineer

    5–8 yrs

    Lead the development of complex AI solutions, mentor junior team members, and ensure the quality and reliability of AI systems.

  4. Level 4

    Principal AI Engineer

    8+ yrs

    Drive strategic initiatives, innovate in AI research, and guide the technical direction of the organisation.

Pathway

How to become a AI Engineer

There's no single route, but most people follow some version of these steps.

  1. 1

    Learn the Fundamentals

    Gain a strong foundation in computer science, mathematics, and statistics. Familiarise yourself with programming languages like Python and AI frameworks.

  2. 2

    Build Practical Skills

    Work on personal or open-source projects to apply your knowledge. Participate in hackathons and coding challenges to gain real-world experience.

  3. 3

    Gain Industry Experience

    Start your career as a Junior AI Engineer, working on smaller projects and learning from more experienced colleagues.

  4. 4

    Specialise in a Domain

    Choose a specific area of AI, such as computer vision or natural language processing, and deepen your expertise in that domain.

  5. 5

    Lead Projects

    Take on more responsibility by leading AI projects, managing teams, and ensuring the successful delivery of AI solutions.

  6. 6

    Innovate and Influence

    Contribute to cutting-edge research, influence the direction of AI in your organisation, and mentor the next generation of AI Engineers.

Live jobs

33 live roles

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Senior Applied AI Engineer (.NET)

This role involves designing and building AI-powered features within a .NET environment, integrating commercial AI APIs, and establishing best practices for applied AI engineering. You will lead by example, mentor other engineers, and collaborate with product and engineering teams to deliver user-facing AI capabilities.

Adria Solutions Warrington, United Kingdom £75,000 – £85,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent

Full Stack AI Engineer

As a Full Stack AI Engineer, you will design and deliver cloud-native AI applications, build and deploy RAG-based and agent-driven systems, and develop scalable services on Azure. You will work in a highly regulated environment, ensuring security, compliance, and safety, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful AI solutions for clean energy.

Addition Derby, United Kingdom £42,000 – £55,150 pa
Hybrid Permanent
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Senior AI/ML Engineer

This role involves designing, training, and deploying AI and ML models on complex, large-scale data. You will work closely with the engineering team to build and productionize new AI features, focusing on GenAI solutions and classical machine learning techniques. The role emphasizes collaboration, full-stack development, and continuous optimization of models in production.

Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment London, United Kingdom £90,000 – £115,000 pa
Remote Permanent

Apps Engineer / AI Engineer

This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining internal applications using low-code platforms to streamline business processes. You will work independently within an agile environment, translating stakeholder requirements into technical specifications, integrating applications with various databases, and ensuring high-quality, reliable solutions through QA and user acceptance testing.

2mrw Group Bristol, United Kingdom £55,000 – £65,000 pa
On-site Permanent
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Senior AI/ML Engineer

This role involves designing, building, and productionising machine learning solutions to optimise pricing, promotions, and customer experience in a large-scale digital store. You will work with time series and forecasting models, develop optimisation models, and collaborate with product, engineering, and commercial stakeholders to translate business objectives into scalable ML solutions.

Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment Dublin, Alba / Scotland, IV17 0YF, United Kingdom €78,264 – €113,048 pa
Hybrid Permanent Flexible

Senior AI Engineer X 2 (Agentic AI)

This role involves designing, building, and integrating AI applications into end-to-end workflows, embedding agentic AI into customer and operational processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, production-ready solutions. The focus is on turning emerging AI capabilities into practical, high-value implementations while ensuring reliability, resilience, and safety.

Adria Solutions Manchester, United Kingdom £70,000 – £85,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent

AI Engineer

This role involves building end-to-end AI solutions, from model selection and prompt engineering to integration and deployment. You'll work closely with stakeholders to ensure solutions are accurate, governed, and aligned with business needs, while also refining and monitoring them in a fast-paced environment.

Robert Walters Bolton, United Kingdom £50,000 – £55,000 pa
On-site Permanent
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Head of Applied AI Engineering

This role involves leading the technical direction and delivery of ambitious AI products for the UK Government. You will own the AI engineering direction, make high-stakes technical decisions, and lead a team of AI engineers to build and deploy systems that impact millions of citizens. The role requires deep technical expertise in applied machine learning, strong leadership, and the ability to translate political priorities into actionable technical direction.

Incubator for AI United Kingdom £100,000 – £150,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required
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Applied AI Engineer - Senior to Principal

This role involves working at the cutting edge of AI to develop and prototype solutions for real-world public sector problems. Responsibilities include rapid prototyping, model development, applied AI research, and translating ambiguous requirements into technical solutions. The team operates in a fast-paced, innovative environment with a focus on public impact.

Incubator for AI United Kingdom £70,000 – £120,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

AI Engineer

Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our Trading client for an AI Engineer on a contract basis for 6-12 months initially in London. This will require some onsite days in Central London during the week.We are seeking Engineers skilled...

Tatton Recruitment South Bank, London, SE1 9PZ, United Kingdom
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AI Engineer - FDE (Forward Deployed Engineer)

AI Engineer - FDE (Forward Deployed Engineer) (ALL LEVELS)Req ID: CSQ426R186MissionThe AI Forward Deployed Engineering (AI FDE) team is a highly specialised customer-facing AI team at Databricks. We deliver professional services engagements to help our customers build and productionize first-of-its-kind...

Databricks London, United Kingdom

Forward Deployed AI Engineer

Forward Deployed AI EngineerThe opportunityWe are looking for a Forward Deployed AI Engineer to serve as the critical bridge between Latent Labs’ frontier generative models and the customers who rely on them. You will work directly with pharmaceutical and biotech...

Latent Labs London, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent
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Director, AI Engineering

Why Faculty?We established Faculty in 2014 because we thought that AI would be the most important technology of our time. Since then, we’ve worked with over 350 global customers to transform their performance through human-centric AI. You can read about...

Faculty AI London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent

AI Engineering Intern

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Luminance, the pioneer of Legal-Grade™ AI for enterprise. Backed by internationally renowned VCs and named in both the Forbes AI 50 list of ‘Most Promising Private AI Companies in the World’ and Inc....

Luminance Cambridge, United Kingdom
Hybrid

AI Engineer

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Luminance, the pioneer of Legal-Grade™ AI for enterprise. Backed by internationally renowned VCs and named in both the Forbes AI 50 list of ‘Most Promising Private AI Companies in the World’ and Inc....

Luminance Cambridge, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent
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FAQs

Common questions

  • Python is the most widely used language in AI, but knowledge of C++, Java, and R can also be beneficial.

  • Strong programming skills, a solid understanding of algorithms and data structures, and proficiency in machine learning frameworks are crucial.

  • While a PhD can be beneficial, especially for research roles, many successful AI Engineers have backgrounds in computer science or related fields without a PhD.

  • Salaries for AI Engineers can vary widely based on experience, location, and industry. For more detailed salary information, please refer to the salary section on this page.

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