Job Title: AI Software Engineer Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire / Hybrid Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 per annum benefits Why Apply? A technology-led organisation is building a genuinely AI-native capability, embedding artificial intelligence into its products, platforms, and long-term strategy. This permanent, full-time Software Engineer (AI Focus) role offers the opportunity to build robust, scalable systems that integrate AI into real-world applications, not just proofs of concept. Software Engineer (AI Focus) Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems and services Contribute to the development and evolution of a production-grade AI platform Build and integrate AI-powered features such as LLM-driven services, RAG pipelines, and agent-based workflows into core systems Apply modern software engineering best practices (clean code, testing, CI/CD, observability) to all solutions Develop internal tools and platforms to improve developer productivity and system efficiency Collaborate closely with product, data, and platform teams to deliver high-quality features Evaluate and adopt emerging tools, frameworks, and technologies where they add clear value Support the adoption of AI capabilities across the wider engineering ecosystem Software Engineer (AI Focus) Requirements Essential: Strong software engineering experience building and maintaining production systems Solid understanding of system design, scalability, and performance considerations Experience developing backend services and APIs in modern tech stacks Exposure to, or strong interest in, AI technologies such as Large Language Models (LLMs), including API integrations or prompt-based workflows Proficiency in at least two modern programming languages Experience with version control, testing practices, and CI/CD pipelines Strong collaboration skills and experience working in cross-functional teams Desirable: Experience integrating AI into production systems (e.g. chat interfaces, automation, intelligent search) Familiarity with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), vector databases, or embeddings Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) Awareness of emerging AI tooling (e.g. MCP, A2A, Threads or similar) Open-source contributions or side projects, particularly involving scalable systems or AI This role is best suited to software engineers who enjoy building reliable, scalable systems and are interested in applying AI to enhance real-world products and platforms. Whats in it for me? Permanent, full-time Software Engineer (AI Focus) role Competitive salary (£70,000 - £90,000) Hybrid working model with remote flexibility Private healthcare Professional development and funded learning Opportunity to work on modern, AI-enabled systems at scale Clear progression within a growing engineering function This role offers a strong opportunity to shape how AI is embedded within a modern, technology-led organisation. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.