Latest research scientist Jobs

IT Engineering Lead

Lead and mentor an IT Engineering team while performing hands-on technical work to secure and scale global IT infrastructure, including endpoints, networks, and SaaS systems. Focus on automation, compliance (SOC 2/ISO 27001), identity management, and secure office buildouts in a high-growth AI environment. Drive projects involving MDM, IaC, and Zero Trust networking while supporting a remote-first, impact-driven culture.

ElevenLabs London, United Kingdom

Remote Permanent

Front-End Development and Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) Manager

Lead the design and execution of a data-driven experimentation program to optimize conversion across marketing sites, landing pages, and onboarding flows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build, test, and iterate on front-end experiences using A/B testing and analytics tools. Drive measurable improvements in signup, activation, and revenue through rigorous statistical analysis and rapid iteration.

ElevenLabs United Kingdom

Remote Permanent

Technical Threat Investigator, Threat Intel Engineering - UK

Conducts in-depth investigations into sophisticated threat actors exploiting OpenAI's models and infrastructure, with a focus on identifying and disrupting malicious use in cyber operations. Develops AI-assisted tooling and automation to scale detection and response capabilities. Translates technical findings into actionable intelligence for security and leadership teams across a global environment.

OpenAI London, United Kingdom

Remote Permanent

Senior Embedded Architect Manager

Lead the design and implementation of secure embedded systems for next-generation NVIDIA Networking products, combining hardware and software security innovations. Collaborate across global teams and external partners to define security architecture, develop trusted platforms, and integrate hardware security primitives. Focus on low-level firmware, boot architecture, and secure I/O interfaces in high-performance computing environments.

NVIDIA Bristol, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Embedded Architect Manager

Lead the design and implementation of secure embedded systems for next-generation NVIDIA Networking products, combining hardware and software security innovations. Drive architectural decisions across interfaces like PCIe, USB, and I3C while collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners. Focus on trusted platform development, secure boot, and hardware-rooted security using technologies such as RISC-V and Root-of-Trust.

NVIDIA Reading, United Kingdom

On-site 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

Principal Machine Learning Engineer

A Principal Machine Learning Engineer will lead technical innovation in speech AI by developing and deploying advanced machine learning models, translating research into scalable production systems. The role involves mentoring engineers, shaping long-term ML strategy, and solving complex modelling challenges across the organisation. Work spans distributed training, inference optimisation, and MLOps best practices within a hybrid working environment.

Speechmatics Cambridge, United Kingdom

Principal Machine Learning Engineer

Lead the development and deployment of advanced speech recognition models, bridging research and production. Drive technical vision, mentor engineering teams, and optimise large-scale ML systems for accuracy, speed, and scalability. Work across the full ML lifecycle with a focus on transformers, distributed training, and MLOps best practices.

Speechmatics London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Electronic Production Technician

This role involves hands-on production, testing, and troubleshooting of embedded computer modules and digital video hardware within a specialist R&D environment. The technician will conduct batch and conformance testing, diagnose hardware issues, and support engineering teams in delivering high-quality, AI/ML-enabled products. Work is performed on-site in a collaborative, quality-focused setting with a strong emphasis on precision and problem-solving.

Unicorn Resourcing Cb62Hy, United Kingdom £28,000 – £32,000 pa

Senior Connectivity Researcher

This role involves leading applied research in software-defined connectivity, developing proof-of-concepts for emerging technologies like Wi-Fi 7 and 6G, and translating research into deployable solutions for future mobility and Software-Defined Vehicles. The researcher will work in a hybrid R&D environment, operating cloud-based sandbox systems and collaborating globally with internal teams, suppliers, and research partners. A strong technical background in connectivity and cloud platforms, along with leadership in technology maturation, is essential.

Centre People Appointments West London, United Kingdom £50,000 pa

Senior AI Engineer

The role involves developing emotionally responsive virtual humans using AI to enhance soft-skills training. You'll work across the full AI stack—integrating large language models with speech and vision systems—to create realistic, interactive simulations. The position emphasizes research-to-product development, rigorous evaluation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration in a socially impactful startup environment.

Bodyswaps London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

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

Contract

Sr Product Manager (Portuguese), AI Shopping, International

This role involves curating and evaluating AI-generated conversational content for shopping experiences in Portuguese, ensuring linguistic quality and cultural relevance across global marketplaces. The Senior Product Manager will define language guidelines, lead prompt engineering efforts, and improve AI model fluency through data curation and evaluation frameworks. They will work cross-functionally with science, engineering, and product teams to launch and refine AI-powered shopping features internationally.

Amazon London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Security Researcher - Agent Workflow

This role involves researching and prototyping agentic AI workflows within cybersecurity, exploring how autonomous systems can enhance threat detection and response. You'll collaborate with product, engineering, and machine learning teams to translate innovative concepts into functional prototypes. The position emphasizes open-ended research, deep product understanding, and applying generative AI to real-world security challenges.

Darktrace Cambridge, CB2 3BJ, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Security Researcher - Agent Workflow

This role involves researching and prototyping agentic AI workflows within cybersecurity, exploring how autonomous systems can enhance threat detection and response across Darktrace’s platform. You'll collaborate with product, engineering, and ML teams to translate novel AI concepts into functional prototypes, while maintaining deep expertise in both AI advancements and security applications. The position emphasizes innovation, cross-functional coordination, and applied research in a real-world cyber defense context.

Darktrace London, UB8 1LQ, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent