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Engineers who build and refine the algorithms that create new content, from text to images. A cutting-edge role at the heart of the AI revolution.

Open roles
1
Salary range
£60k – £100k
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Generative AI Engineers are at the forefront of creating systems that can generate new, high-quality content. This includes text, images, audio, and video. They work on developing and refining generative models, such as GANs (Generative Adversarial Networks) and transformers, to produce outputs that are indistinguishable from human-created content. These engineers are in high demand across a range of industries, from tech giants to innovative startups, where they play a crucial role in advancing the capabilities of AI systems.

What the role does

Inside the role of a Generative AI Engineer

A typical week for a Generative AI Engineer is a mix of research, development, and collaboration. They spend time coding, experimenting with new models, and working closely with data scientists and product teams.

  1. 01
    Design and implement generative models
  2. 02
    Experiment with new algorithms and techniques
  3. 03
    Collaborate with data scientists and product teams
  4. 04
    Evaluate and refine model outputs
  5. 05
    Document findings and contribute to team knowledge
  6. 06
    Stay updated with the latest research and industry trends
Salary on the board

£60k – £100k

Based on advertised midpoints across the 4 priced listings posted in the last 12 months. Base salary only.

Salary visibility
21% of listings advertise a salary.
Skills & tools

What hiring managers ask for

% of 7 listings posted in the last 12 months that mention each skill, extracted from job descriptions.

Python
86%
Generative AI
71%
CI/CD
43%
RAG
43%
LangChain
43%
LangGraph
43%
AWS
29%
Azure
29%
Agentic AI
29%
AutoGen
29%
Semantic Kernel
29%
LLM Fine-Tuning
29%
Career ladder

From Junior to Principal

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

  1. Level 1

    Junior Generative AI Engineer

    0–2 yrs

    Assist in the development and testing of generative models, with a focus on learning and contributing to team projects.

  2. Level 2

    Mid-Level Generative AI Engineer

    2–5 yrs

    Take ownership of specific projects, design and implement generative models, and mentor junior team members.

  3. Level 3

    Senior Generative AI Engineer

    5–8 yrs

    Lead the development of complex generative models, drive innovation, and provide technical guidance to the team.

  4. Level 4

    Principal Generative AI Engineer

    8+ yrs

    Strategise and oversee the technical direction of generative AI projects, influence company-wide AI initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Pathway

How to become a Generative 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 machine learning, deep learning, and generative models. Familiarise yourself with Python and relevant libraries like TensorFlow and PyTorch.

  2. 2

    Build Practical Skills

    Work on personal or open-source projects to apply your knowledge. Participate in hackathons and contribute to the AI community.

  3. 3

    Gain Industry Experience

    Join a tech company or startup as a Junior Generative AI Engineer. Work on real-world projects and learn from experienced colleagues.

  4. 4

    Specialise and Lead

    Advance to a Mid-Level or Senior role, taking on more complex projects and leading teams. Specialise in areas like NLP or computer vision.

  5. 5

    Influence and Innovate

    As a Principal Engineer, drive the strategic direction of generative AI projects. Influence company-wide AI initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Live jobs

1 live role

Senior AI Engineer - Agentic & Generative AI

Design and implement production-grade Agentic AI, Generative AI, and RAG systems that power customer-facing SaaS products. Develop autonomous agents with reasoning, planning, and workflow execution capabilities, integrated with multi-agent orchestration and advanced retrieval. Collaborate with platform and engineering teams to deploy scalable AI solutions on Microsoft Azure.

The Portfolio Group Manchester, United Kingdom £80,000 – £100,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent
Hiring locations

Where this role is hiring

The locations with the most live listings for this role today.

London

Location
1 open

Manchester

Location
1 open
FAQs

Common questions

  • Essential skills include a strong background in machine learning, deep learning, and programming, particularly in Python. Knowledge of generative models like GANs and transformers is crucial.

  • Tech giants, research-heavy startups, and scaleups in areas like content creation, media, and healthcare are major employers of Generative AI Engineers.

  • Responsibilities include designing and implementing generative models, experimenting with new algorithms, collaborating with data scientists, and evaluating model outputs.

  • The typical career path starts as a Junior Engineer, progresses to Mid-Level and Senior roles, and culminates in a Principal Engineer position, where you lead and innovate.

  • Salaries for Generative AI Engineers can vary widely based on experience and location. For specific salary ranges, please refer to the salary section on this page.

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