Jobs in Cardiff

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Lead AI Researcher

The Lead AI Researcher will lead the development and deployment of cutting-edge deep learning systems for high-stakes defence and national security applications. This founding role involves solving ambiguous, mission-critical problems from concept to production, designing advanced AI models, and establishing engineering standards and tooling for a world-class team. Day-to-day work includes close collaboration with leadership to translate operational needs into technical solutions, training and deploying frontier models, and building robust ML infrastructure in a rigorous, security-conscious environment.

Kangal AI London, United Kingdom £100,000 – £200,000 pa

On-site Permanent

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Programme Manager (Forward Deployed)

Act as a Programme Manager embedded within a client's technology programme, owning delivery while identifying inefficiencies that can be automated using AI. You'll run programme governance, manage risks and dependencies, and prototype AI workflows to solve real delivery bottlenecks. The role blends hands-on client delivery with innovation to scale solutions through the M-1 platform.

M-1 Intelligence London, United Kingdom £60,000 – £75,000 pa

Remote Permanent

AI Engineer - Cardiff

This role involves leading the design, development, and deployment of advanced AI solutions to enhance operational efficiency and support business growth. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders, guide technical direction, and mentor a team of engineers while ensuring systems are secure, scalable, and compliant.

Circle Recruitment Cardiff, Cymru / Wales, CF10 2AF, United Kingdom £40,000 – £55,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Forward Deployed Engineer - Cardiff

This role involves leading the design, development, and deployment of AI-powered solutions such as automation, RAG, and LLM-based workflows. The engineer will collaborate with stakeholders to deliver strategic AI initiatives, ensure systems are secure and scalable, and mentor a growing engineering team. The position is based in central Cardiff with hybrid working and focuses on building advanced AI capabilities within a technology-driven organisation.

Circle Recruitment Cardiff, Cymru / Wales, CF10 2AF, United Kingdom £45,000 – £53,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Expression of Interest- Cyber and 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

Expression of Interest: Next-generation Agentic Controls and Forensics (Technical Roles)

This role involves developing technical frameworks for agentic incident response, controls, and forensics in advanced AI systems. You'll work on scalable approaches to monitor, detect, and respond to risks from next-generation AI agents, leveraging pre-release access to frontier models and compute resources. The position offers high autonomy, collaboration with global AI experts, and direct influence on AI governance and security policy.

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

Software Engineer - Core Technology

This role involves developing and maintaining research-oriented software and infrastructure for evaluating frontier AI models, contributing to open-source projects like Inspect, and supporting high-impact research with real-world governance implications. Engineers work closely with world-class researchers and technical leads, building scalable systems for AI evaluation, model hosting, and agentic testing in a mission-driven environment. The role emphasizes technical excellence, collaboration, and autonomy in solving novel problems at the intersection of AI and security.

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

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required