Latest research scientist Jobs

Software Engineer, Compute Infrastructure

This role involves building and optimizing the compute platform that powers OpenAI's AI research and products. Responsibilities include designing and operating infrastructure for large-scale compute systems, profiling and optimizing training workloads, and creating tools that improve the developer experience and system reliability.

OpenAI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Researcher, Recursive Self-Improvement Safety

This role involves conducting research and developing strategies to mitigate risks associated with advanced AI capabilities, particularly focusing on recursive self-improvement. Responsibilities include designing and implementing risk assessment tools, automated auditing, and scalable oversight practices to ensure AI systems remain safe and aligned with human values.

OpenAI London, United Kingdom

Permanent

Solution Architect, Local Government AI

This role involves working closely with government clients and partners to design and deploy AI solutions using NVIDIA's hardware and software technologies. The Solution Architect will develop technical strategies, create educational resources, support proofs of concept, and guide field deployments in areas like computer vision, generative AI, and digital twins. Emphasis is placed on translating public-sector challenges into scalable, AI-driven outcomes while advocating for product improvements based on real-world feedback.

NVIDIA

Remote Permanent Clearance Required

Malware Researcher

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

Solution Architect, Local Government AI

This role involves working closely with government clients and internal teams to design and deploy AI-driven solutions that address public sector challenges. The Solution Architect will develop technical strategies, create educational resources, lead proof-of-concept initiatives, and support the implementation of AI workflows using NVIDIA's technologies. A strong focus is placed on computer vision, generative AI, and deep learning deployment in real-world government environments.

NVIDIA

Remote Permanent Clearance Required

Staff Software Engineer, Node Infra

This role focuses on designing and operating large-scale AI infrastructure, specifically managing the lifecycle of compute nodes across cloud and on-prem environments. The engineer will lead technical strategy for node provisioning, health monitoring, and automated repair systems, ensuring high reliability and efficiency across Anthropic's GPU, TPU, and Trainium fleets. Collaboration with research, inference, and cloud provider teams is central to shaping long-term infrastructure and compute strategy.

Anthropic London, United Kingdom £325,000 – £485,000 pa

Senior Solutions Engineer

The Senior Solutions Architect role involves designing and configuring AMR solutions for warehouse automation, working closely with the sales team and clients to understand and meet their operational needs. Responsibilities include system sizing, modeling, client engagement, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure the delivery of cost-effective and scalable solutions.

Ocado United Kingdom

Platform Engineer

This role involves designing and scaling Kubernetes-based hybrid compute clusters across private and public clouds, building core platform services, and supporting machine learning workflows. The engineer will enhance CI/CD pipelines, implement monitoring and disaster recovery systems, and collaborate closely with data science and ML teams to optimize infrastructure for drug discovery. The position is central to enabling scalable, secure, and reliable computational platforms for biomedical innovation.

Relation Therapeutics London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Principal ML Platform Engineer

Design and evolve the ML platform infrastructure for training, serving, and deploying generative models at scale. Build reliable, automated systems and internal tooling to reduce operational overhead for researchers and engineers. Work across distributed systems, Kubernetes, and cloud environments to improve scalability, observability, and developer experience in a high-growth AI company.

Synthesia London, United Kingdom

Remote Permanent

Machine Learning Engineer / ML Engineer - Roleplay Sessions

Build and improve the AI engine powering interactive roleplay training with AI avatars, focusing on real-time performance scoring, feedback generation, and dynamic response logic. Work on applied machine learning models integrated into a product-driven environment, collaborating closely with engineering and product teams to enhance learning-by-doing experiences. The role emphasizes fast iteration and delivering tangible impact through scalable AI systems.

Synthesia London, Europe, United Kingdom

Permanent

Senior ML Engineer

Design and deploy production-grade NLP systems and large language models tailored for financial services, with a focus on scalability, data governance, and regulated environments. Develop fine-tuned, low-latency AI workflows integrated into cloud infrastructure, while mentoring engineers and advancing evaluation methodologies for LLM outputs. Work across the full ML lifecycle from research to deployment in a remote-first, innovation-driven team.

Aveni United Kingdom

Remote Permanent

Staff+ Software Engineer, Safeguards Infrastructure

Build and maintain foundational systems for AI safety, oversight, and intervention mechanisms, focusing on detecting unwanted model behaviors and preventing misuse. Develop infrastructure for data management, evaluation systems, and tooling for human and agentic review while ensuring high operational reliability at scale. Work closely with cross-functional teams to implement robust, multi-layered defenses in a safety-first AI environment.

Anthropic London, United Kingdom £325,000 – £395,000 pa

Consumer Finance PR Manager – Personal Finance & Digital PR

This role involves developing and executing consumer PR strategies to enhance brand awareness and secure media coverage for established financial products. Responsibilities include managing multiple campaigns, building media relationships, and improving brand visibility in AI-powered search platforms like ChatGPT.

Adria Solutions Manchester, United Kingdom £45,000 – £60,000 pa

Senior Machine Learning Researcher

As a Senior Machine Learning Researcher, you will work on diverse projects, from prototyping new ideas to extensive research initiatives. You will collaborate with software engineers to test and implement research outcomes, focusing on machine learning techniques, large language models, and statistical methods. The role involves both independent research and team collaboration, with a focus on optimizing models for deployment in various settings, including edge devices.

Darktrace United Kingdom

REVALUE-BUILD: AI-Enabled Digital Twins for Circular Retrofit of Public Buildings

This PhD project focuses on developing an AI-enabled digital twin framework to support circular retrofit decision-making in public buildings. The research will integrate building condition data, asset records, and lifecycle information to identify opportunities for extending component life and reducing waste during refurbishment projects.

The University of Manchester Manchester, Northern England, United Kingdom £21,805 pa

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