Job Title: AI Researcher – Audio
Location: Staines-upon-Thames (Hybrid)
Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Overview:
An innovative tech company is looking for an AI Researcher / Embedded AI Engineer to develop and deploy AI-powered audio enhancement solutions on edge devices. This role focuses on optimising deep learning models for real-time performance in resource-constrained environments.
Responsibilities:
* Develop AI models to improve audio quality on embedded systems.
* Optimise model size, latency, and efficiency for on-device deployment (CPU/NPU).
* Translate complex requirements into robust, production-grade code.
* Work across software, hardware, and research teams to ensure system-level integration.
* Contribute to innovation through research exploration and proposal development.
Required Skills:
* MSc/PhD (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
* Hands-on experience deploying ML models on embedded hardware.
* Strong background in audio signal processing and machine learning.
* Proficient in Python and C++ for embedded development.
* Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience planning technical work.
Nice to Have:
* Research publications or open-source contributions in ML/AI.
* Experience with knowledge distillation, federated learning, or model compression.
* Familiarity with embedded Linux, multi-threaded programming, and CI tools.
If you’re an AI Researcher / Embedded AI Engineer or hold the relevant experience and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please do apply!
If you are interested in another other AI/ML and Computer vision roles, please reach out to Oscar Harper at IC Resources.