Senior AI Software Engineer

Harnham - Data and Analytics Recruitment
London, United Kingdom
4 months ago
£100,000 – £120,000 pa

Salary

£100,000 – £120,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Visa Sponsorship
Available
Posted
19 Jun 2026 (4 months ago)

Benefits

25 days holiday Hybrid working Modern tooling Clear progression

Senior AI Engineer
London Hybrid (3 days per week)

Up to £120,000

This is an opportunity to join a growing, data-focused organisation that is investing heavily in AI to drive product innovation and business performance. You will play a key role in designing and building production AI systems, working in a collaborative environment where engineering quality and real-world impact are prioritised.

The Company
They are a scaling, data-led business with a strong focus on leveraging AI and machine learning to enhance their products and services. With a modern technology stack and a clear roadmap for growth, they are building out their AI capability to support increasingly complex use cases. The culture is collaborative, delivery-focused, and encourages ownership across engineering teams.

The Role

  • Design and deploy production-grade AI and machine learning models
  • Build and maintain scalable data and AI pipelines
  • Work closely with data, engineering, and product teams to deliver impactful solutions
  • Contribute to system architecture and engineering best practices
  • Improve model performance, monitoring, and deployment processes

Your Skills and Experience

  • Strong commercial experience building and deploying AI and machine learning solutions
  • Advanced proficiency in Python and modern ML libraries and frameworks
  • Experience working with cloud platforms and scalable data systems
  • Understanding of MLOps, model lifecycle, and deployment best practices
  • Ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional environment

What They Offer

  • Salary up to £120,000
  • Hybrid working in London, 3 days per week onsite
  • Opportunity to work on high-impact AI initiatives
  • Modern tooling and a strong engineering culture
  • Clear progression as the team continues to grow

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