Latest machine learning Edinburgh Jobs

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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

As a Senior AI Engineer at PoliceAI, you will lead the design, development, and deployment of AI-enabled products, translating policing needs into technical solutions. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to build secure, maintainable, and scalable services, and support the testing, evaluation, and validation of AI products.

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

Remote Contract

Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence

The role involves conducting cutting-edge research in Artificial Intelligence, particularly in perception and action, and teaching undergraduate and master's level courses. The successful candidate will join a top-ranked institution with strong support for research and collaboration.

The University of Edinburgh Edinburgh, United Kingdom £50 – £61 pa

Permanent

Cyber Security Specialist

This role involves collaborating with teams to secure AI and Machine Learning solutions, conducting threat modelling, and ensuring compliance with security standards. The position offers exposure to cutting-edge AI technologies and a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Adecco Manchester, United Kingdom

Business Technology and Innovation Manager - Border to Coast PP

This role involves leading a team of four to drive technology innovation, assess and implement emerging technologies, and translate business strategy into actionable roadmaps. The focus is on improving efficiency, advancing capabilities, and ensuring resilience across the business.

Interface Recruitment Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Data Engineer

This role involves designing, architecting, and managing complex research data pipelines for AI and algorithm development in a high-performing R&D team. Responsibilities include end-to-end data lifecycle management, scalable data infrastructure, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive innovation in patient monitoring technologies.

Medtronic Edinburgh, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom £76,800 – £115,200 pa

On-site Permanent

Senior Software Engineer, Chem-Bio

Design and build core platform systems to support technical research on AI-related chemical and biological risks, translating ambiguous research needs into scalable, maintainable software solutions. Work within a multidisciplinary team to develop LLM-based agent systems, evaluation frameworks, and shared infrastructure while mentoring engineers and shaping technical direction. Operate in a high-impact environment with direct influence on AI policy and global governance.

AI Security Institute London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Machine Learning Engineer – Ship Design & Hydrodynamics (KTP Associate)

The role involves translating research into commercial solutions, developing physics-informed models for ship performance, and integrating these into NeuralShipper, a platform for automated vessel design. The engineer will work on multidisciplinary optimization and wind-assisted propulsion systems, collaborating with industry stakeholders.

University of Southampton Southampton, Hybrid, South East England, United Kingdom £41 – £45 pa

Contract

Machine Learning Engineer

As a Machine Learning Engineer in Delivery, you will work closely with customers and internal teams to design, build, and test reliable, scalable ML pipelines. You will deploy production-grade tools, manipulate 3D data, and integrate models with simulations, traveling to customer sites for on-site collaboration.

PhysicsX London, United Kingdom

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

Machine Learning Engineer

Develop and deploy scalable machine learning systems integrated with high-fidelity physics simulations, working directly with customers and engineering teams to solve real-world industrial challenges. Focus on building reliable data pipelines, manipulating 3D point-cloud and mesh data, and translating research into production-grade tools. The role involves significant customer collaboration, on-site problem solving, and travel across multiple regions.

PhysicsX United Kingdom £150,000 – £190,000 pa

Remote Permanent

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

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

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

Machine Learning Software Engineer (KTP Associate)

This role involves designing and implementing machine learning solutions to enhance decision-making and operational performance in a growing manufacturing supply business. The candidate will work with complex datasets, lead data science initiatives, and introduce new ways of working to a traditionally operated company.

University of Essex Ipswich, South East England, United Kingdom £40 – £45 pa

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Machine Learning Scientist

This role involves designing and prototyping generative machine learning models for protein design, with a strong focus on real-world biological applications. The scientist will build and evaluate models, collaborate across interdisciplinary teams, and iterate based on wet lab feedback. A significant emphasis is placed on high-performance code, scalable data pipelines, and staying current with advances in ML and synthetic biology.

Latent Labs London, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Machine Learning Team Lead

As a Machine Learning Team Lead, you will guide a team of ML engineers in developing and deploying cutting-edge speech recognition models. You will mentor the team, ensure robust and scalable solutions, and collaborate cross-functionally to align with business objectives.

Speechmatics Cambridge, United Kingdom