Jobs in Oxford

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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

Senior Bioinformatician in Single-cell and Spatial Multiomics and AI

This role involves developing and maintaining computational pipelines for integrating omics data, particularly single-cell and spatial multiomics, to understand the molecular basis of Crohn’s Disease. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including experimental, clinical, and industry partners, to identify disease pathways and potential new treatment targets.

University of Oxford Oxford, South East England, United Kingdom £49 – £55 pa

Hybrid Contract

Senior Researcher in Interpretability and AI Safety

This role involves researching interpretability, evaluations, and AI safety in continuously learning systems, with a focus on monitoring how capabilities and safety properties evolve over time. The researcher will conduct large-scale experiments on foundation models and collaborate within the Technical AI Governance programme. Work will include mechanistic analysis and developing benchmarks for dynamic AI systems.

University of Oxford Oxford, South East England, United Kingdom £49 – £58 pa

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Software Test Engineer

The role involves software testing, software releases, and customer support for an AI startup. You will work with Python, Bash, Linux, Docker, and AWS, and have the opportunity to develop skills in automation, cloud, and edge technologies in a fast-moving, collaborative environment.

Lynx Recruitment Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £50,000 pa

Machine Learning Engineer (Computer Vision)

This role involves designing, training, and deploying computer vision models across the full machine learning lifecycle. You will work closely with engineers, data scientists, and domain experts to build production-ready systems and evaluate model performance in complex real-world environments.

Platform Recruitment Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £85,000 – £160,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Software Engineer - Autonomous Systems

Design and develop safety-critical embedded software for autonomous systems within a specialist engineering team. Work on evolving software architecture in a regulated environment with real-world impact. Role involves office-based collaboration three days per week in Oxfordshire.

Spectrum IT Recruitment Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £60,000 pa

Quantity Surveyor

This role involves traditional quantity surveying and estimating duties on residential construction projects while actively championing the adoption of AI-driven tools within the commercial workflow. The candidate will prepare cost estimates, manage project valuations, and collaborate with teams to pilot AI technologies for predictive costing and automated take-offs. A unique opportunity to shape the integration of artificial intelligence in construction processes while maintaining core commercial responsibilities.

Fetch Recruit Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £55,000 – £75,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Junior IT & AI Support Engineer

This role involves providing first-line IT support while gaining hands-on experience with AI implementation, digital transformation, and high-performance computing environments. The engineer will troubleshoot systems, support Microsoft 365 and device management, and contribute to AI research and workflow automation projects. Working closely with the Head of IT, the role offers mentorship and exposure to enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies in a sustainable engineering context.

Chiltern Park Recruitment Bicester, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £30,000 – £35,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Azure Cloud Engineer

This role involves designing, building, and managing Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure for both internal and client-facing systems. You'll work hands-on with compute, networking, storage, and identity services, while supporting CI/CD pipelines through Azure DevOps and GitHub. The position offers exposure to cloud architecture, AI initiatives, and large-scale transformation projects within a growing cloud-native team.

Harnham - Data and Analytics Recruitment Abingdon, OX14 5BH, United Kingdom £40,000 – £50,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning

This role involves conducting high-quality research in artificial intelligence and machine learning, with opportunities to contribute to teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The position supports research in areas such as causal modelling, reinforcement learning, foundation models, and AI for science. The candidate will be expected to secure research funding and build national and international collaborations.

The University of Manchester Manchester, Northern England, United Kingdom £47 – £71 pa

Permanent

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Catalysis and Machine Learning

This role involves developing machine learning tools to investigate catalytic reaction mechanisms, focusing on homogeneous catalysis in organic chemistry. The researcher will work collaboratively with the Bures group at ICIQ, building on published proof-of-principle work. The position is based in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Manchester and supports a 24-month EPSRC-funded project.

The University of Manchester Manchester, Northern England, United Kingdom £37 – £46 pa

Hybrid Contract

Verification Engineer

This role involves designing, developing, and verifying safety-critical embedded systems for autonomous platforms, including runtime assurance, mission safety, and certification. You will work closely with a specialized engineering team to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Profile 29 Ox281Ae, United Kingdom £45,000 – £65,000 pa

Software Engineer

This role involves designing and developing safety-critical embedded software for autonomous systems, focusing on runtime assurance, mission safety, and regulatory compliance. You will work with high-integrity languages like SPARK Ada and contribute to the certification of autonomous systems in aerospace and land domains.

Profile 29 Ox281Ae, United Kingdom £45,000 – £65,000 pa

Agentic AI/Plasma Developer - KTP Associate

Develop and apply agentic AI models to semiconductor processing systems in a collaborative academic-industry KTP project. Work primarily at OIPT’s facility, integrating machine learning with plasma physics simulations to solve real-world manufacturing challenges. Contribute to research publications and industrial innovation in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

University of Exeter Severn Beach, South West England, BS35 4NR, United Kingdom £43 – £46 pa

On-site Contract

Software Engineer (all levels) - 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