Artificial Intelligence Jobs in London

The UK's tech capital, home to a thriving AI ecosystem. From startups to global giants, London offers a diverse range of opportunities in AI research and development.

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413
Salary range
£45k – £148k
Hiring companies
91

London is a global hub for artificial intelligence, boasting a vibrant ecosystem of startups, scaleups, and established tech giants. The city is home to a significant number of AI-focused companies, ranging from research-heavy startups to the larger consultancies and multinational corporations. The local AI scene is characterised by a blend of cutting-edge research, practical applications, and a strong emphasis on innovation. Whether you're working on machine learning models, natural language processing, or computer vision, London provides a dynamic environment for professionals at all levels.

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£45k – £148k

Based on advertised midpoints across the 96 priced listings posted in the last 12 months. Base salary only.

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Staff Software Engineer, Node Infra

This role focuses on designing and operating large-scale AI infrastructure, specifically managing the lifecycle of compute nodes across cloud and on-prem environments. The engineer will lead technical strategy for node provisioning, health monitoring, and automated repair systems, ensuring high reliability and efficiency across Anthropic's GPU, TPU, and Trainium fleets. Collaboration with research, inference, and cloud provider teams is central to shaping long-term infrastructure and compute strategy.

Anthropic London, United Kingdom £325,000 – £485,000 pa

Research Engineer, Pretraining

This role involves conducting research and engineering to advance large language models, focusing on model architecture, optimization, and scalable training infrastructure. You'll work across the full stack—from low-level system optimizations to high-level model design—while contributing to scientific experiments and tooling. The position emphasizes collaboration, interpretability, and AI safety within a cohesive research team.

Anthropic London, United Kingdom £260,000 – £630,000 pa

Senior Technical Lead

Senior Technical Lead (2 Positions Available)Job Type: Permanent | Full TimeSalary: £90,000+ per annum (Dependent on Experience)About the RoleOur client is looking for two experienced Senior Technical Leads with deep expertise in Sitecore and a forward-thinking approach to AI-enabled delivery.In...

InstaResource Recruitment St Luke's, London, EC1V 3RQ, United Kingdom £90,000 pa

AI Lead

AI LeadEnterprise AI Transformation | AI Strategy | AI RoadmapCo-Pilot | Chat GPT | ClaudeSalary: £100,000 + Private healthcare + other benefitsLocation: Hybrid, 1 x a week in London.The roleThis role will see you joining a large, growing, multidisciplinary consultancy...

TRIA London, United Kingdom £80,000 – £100,000 pa
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Staff Research Engineer - Multimodal Generative Modelling

This role involves developing advanced multimodal generative models that enable natural, real-time conversational interactions by integrating text, voice, and video. The engineer will lead research and implementation of low-latency, emotionally expressive AI systems, working across pretraining, post-training, and production deployment. Key focus areas include neural codecs, diffusion models, and streaming architectures to enhance realism and interactivity in Synthesia's AI video platform.

Synthesia London, United Kingdom
Remote Permanent

FP&A Manager

FP&A ManagerLondon | Hybrid Working | Competitive Salary + Bonus + EquityOpportunities like this don't come around often. We're partnering with a rapidly scaling, investor-backed AI infrastructure company that's building the next generation of digital infrastructure required to support the...

Marc Daniels London, United Kingdom £80,000 – £100,000 pa
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System Integration Engineer

Integrates and brings up autonomous driving systems across internal and partner vehicles, working at the intersection of hardware and software. Leads multidisciplinary troubleshooting, system architecture, and development infrastructure for embodied AI in robotics and automotive contexts. Builds tooling and processes to accelerate reliable deployment from prototype to production.

Wayve London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent

Payroll Assistant

The Payroll Assistant supports global payroll operations across multiple regions, ensuring accurate and compliant processing in collaboration with external providers and internal teams. This role involves managing payroll timelines, statutory reporting, employee queries, and benefit alignment while contributing to process improvements and system implementations. It offers an opportunity to shape payroll scalability within a high-growth fintech with a strong engineering and compliance focus.

Thought Machine London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent
The scene

Hiring in London

London's AI job market is highly competitive, with a constant demand for skilled professionals. Companies are actively seeking individuals with strong backgrounds in machine learning, data science, and software engineering. The city's diverse industry landscape means that there are opportunities in both established corporations and innovative startups.

Networking plays a crucial role in the London AI scene. Attending industry meetups, conferences, and workshops can help you stay connected with the latest trends and potential job opportunities. Many companies also offer internships and graduate programmes, providing valuable entry points for early-career professionals.

FAQs

Common questions

  • Common roles include AI researchers, machine learning engineers, data scientists, and NLP specialists. The city also has a strong presence of AI product managers and consultants.

  • While many companies offer hybrid or remote options, a significant number of AI roles in London are on-site, particularly in research-heavy environments and large tech firms.

  • Key industries include finance, healthcare, retail, and tech. Startups and scaleups are also major employers, often focusing on niche AI applications.

  • For detailed salary information, refer to the salary section on this page, which is updated regularly with live job listings.

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