Job Title: AI Software Engineer (KTP Associate) Ulster University and Rubik Technologies LTD School: School of Computing Location: Rubik Technologies Ltd, Ormeau Baths, 18 Ormeau Avenue, Belfast, BT2 8HS Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum Closing Date: 23 October 2024 Full time, Fixed Term two-year post Reference Number: 031562 THE BUSINESS Rubik Technologies is an award-winning IT services and solutions provider best known for helping manufacturing, engineering and construction businesses leverage the power of technology to grow. Based in Belfast and operating throughout the UK & Ireland, Rubik works with its clients to define and implement digital strategies to help them grow. This primarily includes removing manual processing and delivering actionable business intelligence. Founded in 2021, we are a small but growing multi-disciplinary team that is focused on customer outcomes. THE ROLE Rubiktech Ltd, in partnership with Ulster University, has established a 2-year Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Project and is offering an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and highly motivated Software Engineer to work as a KTP Associate to oversee the development of our AI/ML analytics engine for our Data Mule product. KTP PROJECT DESCRIPTION The KTP will focus on developing the AI/ML engineer for our Data Mule product. Data Mule is designed to provide easy access to actionable business intelligence for mid-sized manufacturers. It takes and cleanses data from various data sources into a single golden copy which can be analysed. The KTP will be at the forefront of building the next generation of the product. Data Mule 2 will transform complex data into easy-to-understand insights, aiding decision-making and improving competitiveness. Initially focused on the UK and Ireland, Rubik plans global expansion. - BENEFITS - This KTP project provides a unique opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills to a real industry challenge whilst benefitting from industrial and academic supervision and mentoring from Ulster Universitys experts Dr Jorge Martinez Carracedo, Dr Patrick McAllister and Dr Joseph Rafferty who will enhance your technical expertise in AI and, LLM and its implementations. As a KTP Associate, you will also acquire new skills in strategic leadership that can help to super-charge your career. Additional benefits include: - Generous £10k Training, Development, equipment & Travel Budget dedicated to project delivery, which include but not limited to trainings and courses to enhance research skills as well as for critical networking with key players in the field, specific project equipment etc. - FREE formal management training and development - FREE University postgraduate study opportunity including 2 years of part time PhD study if appropriate - 10% Associate development time built into work plan - Opportunity to work with academics to develop scientific articles to be published in peer-reviewed, world-class academic journals - Competitive salary - Enhanced skills and experience that are marketable and highly transferable - KTPs accelerate careers ABOUT YOU Applicants should hold an honours degree at 2:1 or above in a relevant field such as Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, or Computing Engineering. The Associate should have good skills and experience in three or more of the following areas: - Proficient in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++ - Knowledge of advanced computing topics e.g. Large Language Models, Blockchain, AI, ML, etc. - Proven experience in data analytics and AI projects, preferably with a commercial focus - Knowledge and experience of using research methods (and understanding of qualitative and quantitative research) and/or being involved in research Further information can be found in the Candidate Briefing Document. The appointment will be for a period of two years and although the post is administratively linked to the University, the Associate will be based at the Companys premises in Ormeau Baths, Belfast. Successful completion of the KTP may lead to a new position within the company partner at the end of the project period. Both Rubik Technologies LTD and Ulster University are Equal Opportunities employers. The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.