AI Engineer - DV Cleared

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
London, United Kingdom
Today
£80,000 – £100,000 pa

Salary

£80,000 – £100,000 pa

Posted
19 Aug 2026 (Today)

DV Cleared AI Engineer

Location: Central London (Hybrid)

Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 + Performance Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Security Clearance: Active UK DV Clearance Required

Shape the Future of National Security & Advanced Technology

We're partnering with an innovative organisation delivering cutting-edge technology solutions across some of the UK's most complex and high-impact programmes. We're looking for DV Cleared professionals with experience in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, or Palantir Technologies to join a growing team based in Central London.

Whether you're a recent graduate with active DV clearance or an experienced Senior Engineer, we'd love to hear from you.

We're Looking For

You may have experience in one or more of the following:

Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning

Generative AI & Large Language Models (LLMs)

Palantir Foundry, Gotham or AIP

Data Engineering & Data Analytics

Software Engineering

Python, Java or similar programming languages

Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure or GCP)

Data integration, modelling and visualisation

Solving complex technical challenges within secure environments

What You'll Bring

Active UK Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance (essential)

A passion for solving challenging technical problems

Strong analytical and communication skills

The ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams

A desire to contribute to projects that make a real-world impact

What's on Offer

Competitive salary of £40,000 - £100,000 depending on experience

Performance-related bonus

Comprehensive company benefits package

Clear career progression from Graduate through to Senior Engineer

The opportunity to work with industry-leading technologies, including AI and Palantir

Exposure to high-profile, mission-critical programmes

A collaborative, high-performing technical environment

Interested?

If you hold active UK DV Clearance and have experience with AI, Machine Learning, Palantir Technologies, or related engineering disciplines, we'd love to speak with you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion to learn more about these exciting opportunities in Central London

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