Artificial Intelligence Engineer

AI Engineer– Permanent – Hybrid (Oxford 2 Days Per Week) – £100,000+ – Active SC Clearance Required

I am working with a deep-tech start-up seeking a highly skilled AI engineer to join their growing team. This role will focus on developing AI algorithms for Neural Network-based NLP and Computer Vision, while collaborating with institutional, academic, and commercial partners.

The Role

• Develop and refine AI models for Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Computer Vision
• Adapt existing methods and create new scientific techniques and experimental protocols
• Test hypotheses, analyze scientific data, and refine models based on findings
• Provide expertise and guidance to other members of the AI research team
• Support bid writing and contribute to technical proposals
• Stay up to date with AI and space industry developments, identifying business opportunities
• Represent the company at conferences and meetings with clients, collaborators, and government agencies

Key Requirements

• Active SC Clearance is required
• PhD or MSc in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
• Expertise in Neural Network-based NLP and Computer Vision
• Strong programming skills in Python
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a research team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills

• PhD in Computer Vision, Speech/Audio Processing, or AI
• Track record of contributions to AI research and thought leadership
• Background in classical computer vision techniques
• Experience in machine learning model development
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to contribute to commercial project delivery and technical bid writing

What’s on Offer

• Salary: £100,000 (Depending on experience)
• Highly flexible working environment
• Significant career progression opportunities
• Opportunity to work on pioneering AI research in a high-growth start-up

AI Engineer– Permanent – Hybrid (Oxford 2 Days Per Week) – £100,000 – Active SC Clearance Required