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.

Open roles
468
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.

Salary on the board

£45k – £148k

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

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Frontier Agents Engineer

This role involves building and optimizing advanced AI agents for enterprise clients using Scale's Generative Platform. You'll work directly with customers to translate business needs into technical solutions, leveraging cutting-edge models and multimodal AI capabilities. The position requires hands-on development, debugging in production environments, and iterating on ML systems using data-driven experimentation.

Scale AI London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent
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Staff ML Performance Engineer (Inference Optimisation)

As a Staff ML Performance Engineer, you will focus on optimizing machine learning inference for edge devices and GPUs, working on large transformer-based models. You will collaborate with model developers, profile and optimize the full inference stack, and contribute to technical roadmaps and tooling.

Wayve London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent
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Senior Software Engineer, Cloud, Simulation

This role involves developing and enhancing Wayve’s simulation platform for autonomous driving, focusing on high-fidelity robot emulation, visual realism, or scalable cloud infrastructure. The engineer will integrate machine-learned graphics and robotic systems into production-grade Python systems, working closely with research, robotics, and data teams. The position emphasizes technical leadership in building accurate, scalable simulations that support AI-driven vehicle development.

Wayve London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent

Senior Software Engineer

This role involves modernising critical legacy Java services using AI-driven analysis and refactoring techniques, applying migration patterns to deliver clean, modern APIs, and building AI-powered tooling such as MCP servers and AI-assisted CI/CD pipelines. The position is hands-on and focuses on demonstrating how AI can transform developer productivity and code quality in a financial services context.

Tiro London, United Kingdom £80,000 – £120,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent

Senior/Principal Machine Learning Scientist (Generative Modelling)

Develop generative and predictive models of cellular behaviour using multi-omic and perturbation data, with a focus on causal inference and counterfactual prediction. Collaborate closely with experimental teams to iteratively design and validate hypotheses in wet-lab settings. Work in a highly interdisciplinary environment combining machine learning, biology, and engineering to drive novel therapeutic discovery.

Relation Therapeutics London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent
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Contract Manager, AWS Legal

This role involves managing the full lifecycle of contracts for AWS data center infrastructure, including drafting, negotiating, and advising on legal and commercial matters. The Contracts Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams on projects related to design, construction, operations, and security of data centers. Emphasis is placed on process improvement, risk management, and leveraging AI and legal technology to streamline high-volume contract workflows.

Amazon London, United Kingdom
Permanent
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Content & Communications Strategist

This role involves crafting and delivering compelling narratives that translate complex technical work in AI and engineering into accessible content for diverse audiences. You'll shape the company's voice across digital platforms, events, and internal communications, collaborating closely with engineers and leadership to build credibility and support talent acquisition. Success requires blending storytelling skill with technical fluency in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

PhysicsX London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent
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Machine Learning Software Engineer, Research

Develop and optimize machine learning models for high-fidelity, multi-physics simulation in engineering and scientific domains. Translate research prototypes into scalable, production-grade systems using distributed training and cloud infrastructure. Work across the full ML lifecycle, from foundational model design to deployment, while mentoring team members and collaborating with research scientists on real-world industrial applications.

PhysicsX 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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