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
473
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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PhD Studentship: Agentic AI and Intelligent Autonomous Systems

This PhD studentship focuses on advancing agentic AI and intelligent autonomous systems, with research into multi-agent collaboration, autonomous decision-making, and self-improving cognitive architectures. The candidate will work on developing agentic large language models with planning, tool use, and self-evaluation capabilities, using Python and deep learning frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow. The project emphasizes safe, transparent, and privacy-preserving AI, within an active research group working on AI, blockchain, and federated learning.

City St George's, University of London Clerkenwell, London, London, EC1R 0EA, United Kingdom £23,805 pa
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Research Scientist/Engineer - General Decision & Control Agent

This role involves advancing autonomous AI agent systems with a focus on long-term reasoning, memory, self-improvement, and reinforcement learning. The researcher will design scalable memory architectures, develop self-evolving agent capabilities, and contribute to novel research in agentic RL and LLM-based reasoning. Work is conducted in a high-impact research environment with publication and innovation as core goals.

Adecco London, City And County Of the City Of London, United Kingdom £100,000 – £180,000 pa

Strategic Solutions Architect (Principal)

Design and govern the end-to-end technical architecture for dunnhumby’s cross-retailer commerce media platform, DNA, integrating data, identity, and advertising systems across retailers, publishers, and Kevel. Lead solutioning for partner onboarding, define scalable integration patterns, and bridge product and engineering with commercial stakeholders. Focus on clean rooms, privacy-preserving data collaboration, and real-world delivery of customer-facing technical designs.

dunnhumby London, United Kingdom
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Theme Lead, AI for Physical Systems

Leads strategic research in AI for physical systems within a multidisciplinary team at a national institute. Responsible for shaping research direction, securing funding, and managing technical projects across areas like defence, sustainability, and environmental forecasting. Involves line management, grant leadership, and collaboration across scientific domains.

The Alan Turing Institute London, United Kingdom £78 – £81 pa
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AI Test Engineer (SC Cleared)

This role involves leading end-to-end testing strategies for AI and data-driven systems in a regulated enterprise environment, with a focus on validating AI models, including Generative AI and RAG solutions. The engineer will embed test automation within CI/CD pipelines, work across cloud-based services and APIs, and mentor teams in modern testing practices such as TDD and BDD. The position requires hands-on technical work alongside strategic oversight of quality assurance across digital platforms.

Adecco London, City And County Of the City Of London, United Kingdom £600 – £650 pd

Product Engineer (Senior Forward Deployed)

This role involves embedding directly with retail, brand, and agency partners to identify real customer problems and rapidly build production-ready software using real data and workflows. You'll develop core platform components such as APIs, microservices, and data pipelines across hybrid environments, ensuring end-to-end ownership from deployment to monitoring. The position emphasizes fast prototyping, field-driven product iteration, and translating real-world insights into scalable product solutions using AI-assisted tooling and cloud technologies.

dunnhumby London, United Kingdom

Research Associate in Machine Learning for Protein Design

Develop and apply machine learning and structural bioinformatics methods for protein design, focusing on generative models like diffusion and flow-based approaches. Contribute to ProteinCAD, a computational framework for designing protein structures with specific shapes and assembly properties, within a multidisciplinary ARIA-funded project. Work closely with computational and experimental researchers across institutions.

Imperial College London London, United Kingdom £50 – £59 pa
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Senior / Lead Fullstack (React) AI Engineer

Design and develop scalable React applications integrated with generative AI and agentic systems, working across frontend and backend with TypeScript, Node.js, and cloud platforms. Collaborate with AI engineers to deliver production-ready features leveraging LLMs, while mentoring team members and driving technical best practices in an Agile environment.

Infused Solutions London, United Kingdom £115,000 – £150,000 pa
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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