Applied AI Scientist
Location: London
We're looking for a hands-on Applied AI Scientist to design, build and deploy real-world AI solutions in complex, constrained environments. This is a senior technical role focused on delivery and impact - ideal for someone who enjoys solving challenging problems and influencing through expertise.
What you'll be doing
* Designing, building and deploying AI/ML solutions end-to-end
* Working closely with users to translate real-world problems into technical solutions
* Developing models using production-grade Python
* Deploying AI solutions in secure, offline/air-gapped environments
* Working with GPU hardware for training and inference
* Optimising performance, scalability and system resilience
* Influencing technical direction through delivery and expertise
* Sharing knowledge and supporting continuous learning across the team
What we're looking for
Essential:
* Strong experience as an Applied AI Scientist/Data Scientist
* Excellent Python engineering skills (production-level)
* Experience building and deploying AI solutions without reliance on cloud-managed services
* Solid understanding of modern AI/ML techniques
* Experience with GPU-based model training/inference
* Ability to work independently and own delivery end-to-end
* Strong problem-solving skills and stakeholder engagement
Nice to have:
* Experience in secure or air-gapped environments
* Experience with edge or constrained systems
* Background delivering AI in real-world operational environments
* Ability to influence technical decisions without formal authority
Why join?
* Work on complex, real-world AI challenges
* High-trust, collaborative environment focused on impact
* Opportunity to shape solutions in cutting-edge, constrained environments
If you're a hands-on AI engineer who thrives on solving real problems and delivering impact, apply now.
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.