AI Researcher and Engineer
Location: Remote (UK-based)
Salary: £40,000 – £60,000 per year + benefits
About the Role
Intellect Group is partnering with an innovative cybersecurity firm to recruit an AI Researcher and Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, forward-thinking organisation that’s redefining how technology and security intersect.
In this role, you’ll take the lead in researching, prototyping, and integrating AI and Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT) technologies into both a quantitative cyber risk management platform and the company’s consulting services. You’ll combine hands-on engineering with strategic research—helping define how AI shapes the business over the next two years.
Key Responsibilities
* AI Strategy and Discovery: Identify opportunities where AI can enhance cybersecurity and customer experience.
* Prototyping and Development: Build functional prototypes for new AI-driven product features.
* Product Integration: Collaborate with development teams to bring successful prototypes into production.
* Consulting Enablement: Create AI tools that support and streamline the company’s consulting practice.
* Risk Intelligence Productisation: Conduct data science research to turn insights into scalable, standardised offerings.
* Core Data Science: Support ongoing product and service innovation through data-driven research.
About You
We’re looking for a versatile AI professional with a passion for research and real-world application. You should thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and be comfortable owning projects end-to-end.
Essential skills and experience:
* PhD or MEng in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Machine Learning or related field
* Proven background in AI and/or GPT/LLM technologies.
* Strong ability to turn complex problems into actionable, buildable AI prototypes.
Desirable:
* Experience with both commercial (e.g., OpenAI) and custom/private AI models.
* Track record of collaborating with engineering teams to transition prototypes into production.
* Familiarity with cybersecurity or cyber risk management (beneficial but not essential).
Why This Role?
* Shape the future of AI in an innovative cyber risk platform.
* Significant autonomy and ownership of the AI roadmap.
* Work closely with experienced founders and a passionate team.
* Join a values-led organisation that believes in collaboration, empowerment, and integrity.
Benefits
* £40–60K annual salary
* 25 days holiday + public holidays
* Additional flexible days off
* 5 days per year for volunteering with good causes
* £6/week tax-free utility contribution
* Pension scheme (5% employer contribution)
* Discretionary bonus (up to 10%)
* EMI share options
* Annual training and professional development funding
* High-quality remote working setup