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Machine Learning Research Engineer - NLP / LLM Expert

A brilliant opportunity for a Machine Learning Research Engineer to work on researching and investigating new concepts for industry-leading, machine-learning software in Cambridge, UK. This unique opportunity is ideally suited to those with a Ph.D. relating to Machine Learning who have a strong knowledge within Natural Language Processing and its application to an ever-advancing technical landscape.

Location: Cambridge – 3 days in office, 2 days remote

Salary: Up to £100,000 basic depending on experience + comprehensive benefits

Requirements for Machine Learning Research Engineer

  • Educated to Ph.D. level with a focus on NLP (or you have completed a separate ML/AI related Ph.D., and since completion have extensive experience with NLP & LLMs)

  • A minimum of a degree from a world-leading University in a Computer Science, Physics, Maths or similar

  • Expert knowledge in LLMs, NLP and Machine Learning / AI

  • Excellent academics throughout including a minimum of a 2.1 degree from a leading university in Computer Science, Physics, Maths Engineering or similar plus AAB at A-Level

  • Published papers

  • Good understanding of software engineering concepts

  • Ability to code in Python

  • Experience working with large data sets (desirable)

    Responsibilities for Machine Learning Research Engineer

  • Join a small team responsible for investigating the latest research in machine learning algorithms – largely within the NLP field, with some computer vision

  • Make suggestions based on the feasibility of research to help shape future projects and products

  • Prototyping research concepts

  • Determining output quality, efficiency, and feasibility compared with other techniques

    What this offers

  • Working for an industry-leading software company who have a fantastic track record of successfully hiring and training graduates

  • Highly interesting work researching the next phases of cutting-edge, machine-learning software

  • A good remuneration and benefits package

    Applications

    If you would like to apply for this unique ML Engineer opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Please send an up-to-date CV via the relevant link. We’re committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments for your application or during the review process, please highlight this by emailing (if this email address has been removed by the job-board, full details for contact are available on our website).

    Keywords: Python/ Deep Learning / Machine Learning / NLP / Natural Language Processing / LLMs / Large Language Models / Computer Vision / Research / Post-Doc / Ph.D. / DPhil / Computer Science / Mathematics / Physics / Engineering/ Text Analytics / Speech processing / Software Engineer / Research / Researching / Journals / AI / Artificial Intelligence / Machine Vision / Neural Networks / Developer / Algorithm / Machine Learning Engineer / NLP Engineer / LLM Engineer / AI Researcher / Machine Learning Researcher / Natural Language Processing / Large Language Models / Python / Deep Learning / PhD NLP / AI Research Scientist / PyTorch / Transformer Models / Generative AI / BERT / GPT / Computational Linguistics / Cambridge AI jobs / Hybrid Machine Learning roles

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    RedTech Recruitment Ltd focus on finding roles for people leaving academia entering industry. Even if the above role isn’t of interest, please visit our website to see our other opportunities.

    We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status

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