Latest AI Research Scientist Jobs

Principal Machine Learning Engineer

This role involves deploying and scaling machine learning models for high-fidelity engineering simulations, working directly with customers to integrate AI into production environments. The Principal ML Engineer will lead technical architecture, build robust data and inference pipelines using Python, PyTorch, and Kubeflow, and mentor teams across global customer sites. The position bridges advanced physics-based challenges with practical AI solutions in industries like aerospace, energy, and semiconductors.

PhysicsX United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

A Senior Machine Learning Engineer will lead the deployment of AI models into production environments for engineering and physics simulations, working closely with customers and cross-functional teams. The role involves building scalable ML pipelines, mentoring engineers, and traveling to client sites globally. The position operates at the intersection of data science and software engineering, focusing on real-world impact in advanced industries.

PhysicsX London, United Kingdom

Applied AI Security Architect

This role involves serving as a technical security expert for Anthropic’s enterprise customers in highly regulated industries across EMEA. You will lead security and compliance discussions with CISOs and technical leaders, focusing on GDPR, EU AI Act, DORA, and NIS2 compliance, while guiding the secure deployment of Claude. The position requires deep knowledge of enterprise security architecture, data protection, and regulatory frameworks, with a strong emphasis on pre-sales technical engagement and shaping customer trust in AI systems.

Anthropic London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Anthropic Fellows Program, AI Safety

This role involves conducting full-time empirical AI safety research over a 4-month period, aligned with Anthropic’s priorities such as scalable oversight, adversarial robustness, and mechanistic interpretability. Fellows will work on a self-directed project with mentorship from senior researchers, aiming to produce a public output like a research paper. The program offers a structured environment with access to compute funding, a shared workspace, and integration into the broader AI safety research community.

Anthropic United Kingdom

Engineering Manager (Growth)

Lead engineering efforts focused on user acquisition, activation, and revenue growth by driving experimentation, conversion optimization, and scalable SaaS development. Work closely with product and data teams to prioritize high-impact initiatives and improve key metrics. Operate in a fast-paced environment with a focus on measurable business outcomes and rapid iteration.

Synthesia London, United Kingdom

Remote Permanent

Software Engineer, Platform Systems

Design and build distributed failure detection, tracing, and observability systems to ensure reliable, efficient training of large-scale AI models. Develop tooling to identify performance bottlenecks and faulty nodes across OpenAI’s custom supercomputing infrastructure. Collaborate closely with research and systems teams to evolve platform capabilities for frontier AI workloads.

OpenAI London, United Kingdom

Permanent

Forward Deployed Engineer - UAE

This role involves leading the deployment of cutting-edge AI models into production environments by embedding directly with customer teams. The engineer will scope, build, and deliver full-stack solutions, translating complex problems into working systems while gathering real-world feedback to influence product development. Success requires rapid iteration, technical ownership, and clear communication across internal and external stakeholders.

OpenAI United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Computer Vision Engineer - Deep Learning

Design and deploy production-grade computer vision systems using deep learning techniques such as CNNs and Vision Transformers, translating research into robust AI solutions for defence and security applications. Work across the full development lifecycle, from model design and training to deployment on cloud and edge platforms. Collaborate with researchers, engineers, and customers in a technically challenging environment focused on real-world autonomy and perception systems.

MFK Recruitment Brentford, London, TW8 9DE, United Kingdom £70,000 – £95,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

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

Research Fellow in AI for Software Engineering

This role involves conducting advanced research at the intersection of AI and software engineering, specifically applied to autonomous vehicles. The appointee will contribute to a Horizon Europe project, develop software for Queen’s University’s Autonomous Vehicle Research Platform, and publish findings in top-tier journals and conferences. The position offers hands-on experience with real-world systems and collaboration with industry and academic partners across Europe.

Queen's University Belfast Belfast, United Kingdom £42 – £51 pa

Contract

Staff Research Engineer - Multimodal Generative Modelling

This role involves developing advanced multimodal generative models that enable natural, real-time conversational interactions by integrating text, voice, and video. The engineer will lead research and implementation of low-latency, emotionally expressive AI systems, working across pretraining, post-training, and production deployment. Key focus areas include neural codecs, diffusion models, and streaming architectures to enhance realism and interactivity in Synthesia's AI video platform.

Synthesia London, United Kingdom

Remote Permanent

Threat Research Analyst

The role involves in-depth analysis of cyber threats, malware, and adversary TTPs using data science and analytical techniques. You'll proactively hunt for emerging threats, develop detection methodologies, produce threat intelligence reports, and collaborate with research and product teams. The position emphasizes turning complex data into actionable insights and contributing to public-facing research and conferences.

Darktrace Cambridge, CB2 3BJ, United Kingdom

Senior Robotics Research Engineer

Develop and implement sensor-guided robotic manipulation systems within a research-driven environment, focusing on real-time control, grasping, and integration into pre-production platforms. Collaborate with research projects and production teams to advance automation for grocery fulfillment. Work across the full development lifecycle using ROS2, C/C++, and Python in a hybrid setup.

Ocado Welwyn Hatfield, AL8 6TP, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

AI Infrastructure Engineer, Serving Platform

Design and build scalable, fault-tolerant systems for serving large language models (LLMs) in both research and production environments. Develop internal platforms for LLM capability discovery and integration, with a focus on performance, observability, and system health. Collaborate closely with researchers and engineers to optimize model deployment and support cutting-edge AI applications.

Scale AI London, United Kingdom

AI & Business Improvement Coordinator

Role: AI & Business Improvement CoordinatorCompany: Residential DeveloperLocation: SevenoaksSalary: Competitive + PackageA growing residential developer is looking to appoint an AI & Business Improvement Coordinator to help drive the implementation and adoption of Artificial Intelligence across the business.This is a...

New Step Recruitment Sevenoaks, Kent, United Kingdom £35,000 – £40,000 pa