Systems Research Engineer
About the Company
Our client is seeking a Systems Research Engineer to join their AI team in Edinburgh. This is a full-time, permanent role focused on building the next generation of AI-native infrastructure and "Agentic Serving" architectures. Working at the cutting edge of LLM workloads and distributed systems, you will be supported by world-class experts in a high-growth environment. This is a unique opportunity to enter the AI sector, offering an exceptional career path and long-term growth potential. Junior-level candidates are welcome to apply.
About the Role
Job Title: Systems Research Engineer
Location: Edinburgh
Who we are looking
* A Degree in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering, or a related field
* Proficiency in C/C++
* Experience in Python for prototyping
* Hands-on experience with LLM frameworks
* Having one of these knowledge areas: distributed systems, operating systems, machine learning systems architecture, Inference serving, and AI Infrastructure
* Skilled in systems research, distributed algorithms, and performance profiling
Junior-level candidates are welcome to apply !
Pay range and compensation package
* Competitive salary
* 33 days annual leave per year (including UK public holidays)
* Group Personal Pension
* Life insurance
* Private medical insurance
* Medical expense claim scheme
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Company sports club and social events
* Opportunities for funded additional professional certifications or training, where relevant to the business
Equal Opportunity Statement
If you are ready to turn your technical expertise into strategic impact, please send your CV and research portfolio (if any) to Maggie Kwong email: (see below)
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