Jobs in Edinburgh

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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

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AI Compiler Engineer

Design and develop AI compiler infrastructure targeting specialised hardware platforms, working across compiler pipelines, optimisation passes, and performance-critical software components. Optimise ML workloads and computational graphs for efficient execution on next-generation AI and edge computing systems. Contribute to compiler technologies using LLVM/MLIR and closely integrated hardware-software stacks.

IC Resources Bristol, Eng, United Kingdom £80,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Lead AI Engineer (Leeds / Edinburgh)

Lead the design and implementation of AI systems within a regulatory technology environment, focusing on LLM-enabled architectures, reusable solution patterns, and end-to-end technical delivery. Drive standards for prompt engineering, evaluation, and AI observability while collaborating with senior stakeholders across key regulatory domains. Work in a hybrid model with a strong emphasis on secure, scalable, and compliant AI deployment.

Hays Technology Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom £70,000 – £108,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Reader in Artificial Intelligence

The role involves conducting cutting-edge research in Artificial Intelligence, particularly in perception and action, and teaching courses at undergraduate and master's levels. The successful candidate will supervise student projects and contribute to high-impact application domains like robotics, health, and the environment.

The University of Edinburgh Edinburgh, United Kingdom £63 – £78 pa

On-site Permanent

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

ML Systems Engineer

Develop and maintain a software 'digital twin' to model and benchmark a high-speed knowledge layer for agentic AI systems. Design and run experiments to evaluate performance improvements from semantic memory, using GraphRAG and enterprise knowledge graphs, while aligning software models with hardware development. Produce rigorous benchmarks and evidence for technical validation, fundraising, and pilot support.

IC Resources Edinburgh, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

AI Engineer

Design and develop enterprise-scale Generative AI applications using LLMs, RAG, and AI Agents to automate business processes and enhance knowledge retrieval. Build production-grade solutions integrated with enterprise systems using Python, SQL, and REST APIs. Collaborate with technical and business teams in a hybrid working environment across major UK cities.

Adecco Manchester, United Kingdom £500 – £800 pd

AI Governance Consultant

This role involves designing and implementing AI governance frameworks and operating models for clients across sectors. The consultant will conduct risk assessments, advise on regulatory compliance, and facilitate stakeholder workshops to ensure responsible AI adoption. Work includes shaping governance policies, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to thought leadership in AI ethics and risk management.

eFinancialCareers Edinburgh, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom £80,000 – £105,000 pa

Associate Director - Google Cloud Architect, Technology & Transformation

This role involves leading the architectural design and implementation of Google Cloud solutions, translating business requirements into technical designs, and providing expert guidance to project teams. The position focuses on driving innovation and client success through advanced Google Cloud technologies like Gemini Enterprise.

Deloitte Belfast, United Kingdom

Senior Software Engineer (Python)

Design and build production-grade, AI-driven systems with a focus on safety, compliance, and scalability in regulated financial environments. Develop policy enforcement, behavioural monitoring, and evaluation frameworks for agentic AI workflows on a serverless AWS platform. Collaborate with AI, product, and compliance teams while mentoring engineers and shaping best practices in AI-augmented development.

Aveni United Kingdom

Remote Permanent

Lead Software Engineer

Lead a product squad in technical decision-making and architectural direction, driving AI-powered feature development using LLMs, RAG, and agent frameworks within a regulated financial services environment. Mentor engineers while delivering production-grade, full-stack systems on AWS with Node.js, Python, and React. Collaborate across platform teams to build reusable, compliant-by-design solutions that integrate cutting-edge AI tooling across the SDLC.

Aveni United Kingdom

Remote 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