Jobs in Oxford

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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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
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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

Senior Computer Vision Engineer

This role involves designing and developing advanced computer vision algorithms for object detection, tracking, and 6DoF pose estimation, with a focus on integration into embedded and flight software systems. The engineer will lead verification and validation activities, support sensor selection and integration, and provide technical mentorship. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams ensures performance and compatibility across hardware and software in autonomous systems.

Holt Executive Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £94,000 pa

Computer Vision Engineer

This role involves designing and developing computer vision algorithms for object detection, tracking, and 6DoF pose estimation, with a focus on deploying these solutions into embedded and flight software for autonomous systems. The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate algorithms into complex systems and validate performance through hardware-in-the-loop testing. Research into emerging computer vision technologies and their practical application in demanding environments is also a key responsibility.

Holt Executive Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £85,000 pa