About NexusNexus is a cutting-edge deep tech startup emerging from Imperial College London, positioned at the intersection of advanced manufacturing and artificial intelligence. We're solving the billion-pound challenge of metal 3D printing qualification and certification that has limited the industry's full potential. Our proprietary technology transforms complex sensor data into real-time actionable insights, enabling manufacturers to dynamically adapt and verify their processes with unprecedented precision.Founded by a team of experts in AI, materials science, and additive manufacturing, we've already secured partnerships with industry leaders and are backed by investors who believe in our vision to fundamentally transform how critical components are manufactured.The OpportunityThis is not just another AI role. This is your chance to redefine manufacturing.As our AI engineer, you'll be at the forefront of developing novel computational approaches that are already changing how aerospace, medical, and automotive manufacturers produce their most critical components. You'll join a founding-stage technical team where your contributions will have immediate, visible impact across our product and technology roadmap.Core ResponsibilitiesArchitect and train sophisticated models using our core technology stack to extract meaningful patterns from multi-modal sensor dataPioneer novel pre-training and data-augmentation strategies to achieve exceptional generalisation with limited training dataDevelop innovative evaluation frameworks that quantify model uncertainty and reliability for safety-critical applicationsPartner with our software team to solve complex deployment and inference challenges in resource-constrained environments Required ExpertisePhD in computer science, physics, engineering, or related field with significant machine learning focus2+ years of hands-on experience building and deploying real-world AI systems that solved genuine business problemsMastery of machine learning fundamentals with deep understanding of model architecture designProven experience with advanced deep learning concepts such as CNNs, time-series models, and transfer learningExceptional problem-solving abilities with a bias toward practical solutionsEligible to work in the UKPreferred QualificationsExperience deploying AI in regulated or safety-critical environments (aerospace, medical devices, automotive, etc.)Published research at top-tier AI conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CVPR, ECVA, etc.)Experience optimizing models for deployment in C++ or other performance-critical environmentsBackground in manufacturing processes, materials science, or signal processingStartup experience or demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-paced environmentsWhy Join NexusImpact: Your work will directly enable more sustainable, efficient manufacturing of critical componentsInnovation: Work at the bleeding edge of both AI and advanced manufacturingTeam: Join a diverse, multi-disciplinary team of experts passionate about solving meaningful problemsBenefits:Competitive salaryComprehensive healthcare package25 days holiday plus bank holidaysCentral London location with excellent facilities (in-person role)Regular team events and learning opportunities
