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ML Research Engineer

United Kingdom, London · Job Posted February 20, 2026
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Job Description

We are looking for experienced Research Engineers to develop and optimise AI models, conduct cutting-edge research, and push the boundaries of AI and machine learning. Whether your expertise lies in AI model development, applied research, or production-level deployment, this role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of generative AI innovation.

Job Responsibility

  • Develop and train large-scale generative models, pushing the boundaries of AI capabilities
  • Design and run experiments to explore and refine model architectures, analyze results, and implement data-driven improvements
  • Continuously innovate by developing and deploying new features that enhance user experiences

Requirements

  • Proven experience in training large-scale generative models (e.g., image generation, audio synthesis, or large language models)
  • Expertise in evaluating generative models, with a deep understanding of qualitative and quantitative metrics
  • Strong proficiency in PyTorch and familiarity with state-of-the-art neural network architectures
  • Hands-on experience building end-to-end machine learning pipelines, including data collection and pre-processing, model training and evaluation, inference serving
  • Strong software engineering skills, ability to design, implement and maintain high-quality code

What we offer

  • Competitive salary and equity
  • Opportunities for professional growth and leadership
  • A collaborative, research-driven environment
  • The chance to work on cutting-edge AI projects that redefine creative workflows
  • The opportunity to contribute to open-source AI research and publications

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