Latest Government Jobs

Alignment Red Team - Research Engineer/Research Scientist

This role involves researching and developing methods to detect misalignment in advanced AI systems, conducting pre- and post-deployment evaluations, and sharing findings with AI companies and governments. You will also contribute to public research and build tools to improve alignment evaluation processes.

AI Security Institute London, United Kingdom

Expression of Interest- Cyber & Autonomous Systems Team

This role involves developing and running advanced evaluations of frontier AI models in cybersecurity and autonomous systems, using cyber ranges and CTF environments to assess capabilities and risks. You'll work on pre-deployment testing, validate novel model behaviors, and support UK government decision-making on AI governance. The work is research-driven, technically rigorous, and operates at the intersection of AI safety, security, and policy.

AI Security Institute London, United Kingdom £65,000 – £145,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Machine Learning Engineer

Develop and deploy production-grade machine learning systems for high-impact clients, particularly in the defence sector. Work across the full ML lifecycle, from scalable architecture design to operationalisation, using cloud platforms and containerisation tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver ethical, reliable AI solutions in real-world environments.

Faculty AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Flexible Clearance Required

Lead Software Engineer

Lead the technical direction of AI and machine learning projects, designing production-grade systems and guiding engineering teams across the full project lifecycle. Focus on delivering robust, scalable solutions for clients in energy, sustainability, and infrastructure sectors. Drive innovation through reusable tools, architectural leadership, and mentoring across multidisciplinary teams.

Faculty AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Data Scientist (Safety)

Lead high-impact AI safety projects by designing novel evaluation frameworks and robust software architectures for frontier AI labs. Mentor technical team members, ensure scientific rigor, and contribute to thought leadership through research and open-source contributions. Work at the intersection of national security and cutting-edge AI to advance responsible deployment.

Faculty London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Machine Learning Engineer (Safety)

As a Machine Learning Engineer, you will build and deploy production-grade ML systems, collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve critical client challenges, and lead technical scoping and architectural decisions. You will work on high-stakes, high-impact missions in national security and AI safety, ensuring AI is secure, trustworthy, and safe for all.

Faculty London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

This internship involves hands-on work on real projects, including building reinforcement learning pipelines, developing evaluation infrastructure, and creating fraud-detection systems. Interns will work closely with experienced engineers and contribute to impactful AI applications.

Scale AI London, United Kingdom

On-site Internship

Software Engineer - New Grad

As a New Grad Software Engineer, you will work on meaningful, customer-facing projects from day one, including building reinforcement learning pipelines, developing evaluation infrastructure, and creating agentic AI applications. You will collaborate closely with industry leaders and contribute to impactful AI solutions for the public sector.

Scale AI London, United Kingdom

Senior ML Engineer, Doc Fraud

This role involves developing and optimizing machine learning systems for document classification and extraction, with a focus on fraud detection in identity verification. The engineer will work on production-scale LLM and traditional ML pipelines, improving accuracy and performance across global document types. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and mentorship of junior engineers are key aspects of the position.

Entrust London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Customer Intelligence Solutions Lead - EMEA

This role involves leading the Customer Intelligence solution for Quantexa across EMEA, shaping the market strategy, and guiding large financial institutions and government agencies. Responsibilities include setting the direction, building market presence, and collaborating with marketing and sales teams.

Quantexa London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

iOS Mobile Software Engineer II

This role involves developing and enhancing iOS SDKs for secure document capture as part of Entrust’s identity verification platform. The engineer will focus on building high-quality, accessible camera and image processing features using Swift, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver a seamless end-user experience. Work includes SDK development, on-device machine learning integration, and improving test automation and CI/CD pipelines.

Entrust Portugal

Hybrid Permanent

Enterprise Account Executive - Public Sector

This role involves leading sales initiatives for Databricks within major Defence contractors, focusing on driving adoption of the Data Intelligence Platform through strategic engagement with technical and executive stakeholders. The Account Executive will identify high-impact AI and big data use cases, collaborate with ecosystem partners, and execute complex, multi-national sales campaigns. Success requires deep experience in enterprise software sales and navigating the Defence sector’s unique requirements.

Databricks London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Machine Learning Scientist (KTP Associate) in AI-Driven Peptide Design

This role involves developing an AI platform to generate and predict properties of novel peptide sequences, working closely with AstraZeneca and Queen Mary University of London. The position is based at AstraZeneca's Discovery Centre in Cambridge, with periodic travel to DERI for research and training.

Queen Mary University of London London, United Kingdom £38 – £50 pa

Contract

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

Full Stack Python Developer

Design and build full stack applications that enable users to interact with advanced computer vision and AI systems, focusing on image and video analysis, AI visualisation, and integration with customer infrastructure. Develop intuitive interfaces and workflows in collaboration with engineers and end users, with influence over architecture and technology choices. Work primarily on-site in West London, with some remote flexibility.

MFK Recruitment Brentford, London, TW8 9DE, United Kingdom £60,000 – £80,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required