Jobs in Cambridge

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Head of AI

As Head of AI, you will lead the development and implementation of AI strategies, governance, and capabilities at LPPA, a leading pension administration company. You will work closely with the CTO and executive team to identify and deliver AI opportunities that enhance operational efficiency, service quality, and member outcomes. Key responsibilities include building the AI team, establishing governance frameworks, and fostering AI adoption across the organization.

Local Pensions Partnership Administration Preston, North West England, United Kingdom £90,000 – £100,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

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PoliceAI: Senior AI Engineer

LocationRemote working (anywhere in the UK)Salary: £78,000 to £85,000 (including a £10,000 market rate allowance), plus a further £5,000 for candidates based in London.About the jobJob summaryThis post is open to applicants who can meet the College’s nationality, UK residency...

College of Policing London, Eng, United Kingdom £78,000 – £85,000 pa

Remote Contract

Senior Performance Engineer | AI Infrastructure | Cambridge

This role involves working between research and engineering teams to build performance models and calculators for AI infrastructure. You'll optimize GPU/accelerator code, profile real training and inference runs, and provide actionable insights that influence system architecture and procurement decisions for the organization and its members.

Pure Resourcing Solutions Dry Drayton, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £90,000 – £120,000 pa

Hybrid

Performance Engineer (Junior) | AI Infrastructure | Cambridge

This role involves working alongside senior engineers to build performance models and calculators for AI infrastructure, predicting the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of different setups. You'll have real ownership and work with cutting-edge technologies like GPU code, profiling tools, and Python, while collaborating with a diverse group of experts in the AI field.

Pure Resourcing Solutions Dry Drayton, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £55,000 – £70,000 pa

Hybrid

Research Leader (DMPK), Cambridge, MA

Leads DMPK strategy in drug discovery projects, integrating AI-first approaches to optimize ADME and toxicology models. Designs screening cascades and interprets DMPK, PD, and safety data to guide candidate selection. Collaborates with chemistry, pharmacology, and AI teams to advance molecules from hit identification to clinical development.

Isomorphic Labs Cambridge, United Kingdom

Research Leader (Toxicology), Cambridge, MA

Lead toxicology strategy for drug discovery projects using an AI-first approach, guiding safety assessment from early discovery to regulatory submission. Develop predictive toxicology models in collaboration with machine learning teams and external CROs. Mentor team members and contribute to reducing animal testing through innovative, data-driven methodologies.

Isomorphic Labs Cambridge, United Kingdom

Research Assistant/Associate in AI for Materials and Manufacturing (Fixed Term)

This role involves developing an uncertainty-aware hybrid digital twin and AI control architecture for creating advanced materials and battery technologies. The appointee will collaborate with researchers across multiple disciplines, integrate multimodal in-line metrology, and contribute to project reports and publications.

University of Cambridge Cambridge, South East England, United Kingdom £33 – £46 pa

On-site Contract

Research Associate in Biomedical AI (Fixed Term)

The role involves leading projects to develop and benchmark AI models for predicting biological processes using genomic, multi-omic, and phenotypic data. The researcher will work on large-scale datasets, develop statistical methods, and contribute to high-impact publications.

University of Cambridge Cambridge, South East England, United Kingdom £33 – £46 pa

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Python Developer

You'll lead and contribute to technically challenging R&D projects, designing and building production-quality software to detect and respond to cyber threats. The role involves shaping technical direction, mentoring other engineers, and turning prototypes into scalable solutions.

Salt Search Cambridge, United Kingdom £55,000 – £75,000 pa

AI Engineer

This role involves leading the technical delivery of AI, Machine Learning, and Algorithmic solutions for complex Defence and Security projects. You will work with multidisciplinary teams, provide technical oversight, engage with customers, and contribute to business development and technical standards.

Meritus Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £50,000 – £90,000 pa

Legal Subject Matter Expert

This role involves working closely with Luminance’s product and AI teams to shape innovative legal technology solutions. You will act as an ambassador and strategic partner, ensuring maximum value for blue-chip customers like DHL, AMD, and LG.

Luminance Cambridge, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Machine Learning Research Engineer

This role involves prototyping, building, and implementing new AI approaches, as well as evaluating their quality and efficiency. You'll work in a dynamic R&D team at a leading AI company, focusing on data-driven solutions to AI problems.

Luminance Cambridge, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

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

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Senior Software Engineer (Python)

This role involves prototyping and developing innovative cybersecurity solutions using AI, with a focus on enhancing Darktrace’s platform to detect and respond to unknown threats. You’ll work in a cross-functional R&D team, balancing creative exploration with structured development of scalable features. The position emphasizes ownership of novel projects, collaboration, and advancing core capabilities in Python and containerized environments.

Darktrace Cambridge, CB2 3BJ, United Kingdom

Senior Security Researcher

As a Senior Security Researcher, you will focus on AI systems, contributing to rapid prototyping and open-ended research. You will investigate trends in generative AI security, research attacker tradecraft, and provide feedback to product and development teams.

Darktrace Cambridge, CB2 3BJ, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Project Manager

This role involves managing a project to build computer vision AI capabilities, working closely with clients, delivery contractors, and stakeholders. Responsibilities include maintaining project governance, ensuring clear communication, and adapting to evolving requirements in a fast-paced environment.

Experis London, United Kingdom £450 – £500 pd

Graduate Software Engineer

This role involves developing advanced software systems that integrate computer vision, adaptive AI, and sensor technologies to detect and track drones in dynamic combat environments. You'll work across the full stack—from cloud platforms to low-power embedded systems—on applications that have direct real-world impact in defence and security. The role offers mentorship from multidisciplinary engineers in a small, mission-driven team.

ECM Selection Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £35,000 – £40,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required