Principal 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.

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• Designing, building and deploying AI/ML solutions end-to-end
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• Working closely with users to translate real-world problems into technical solutions
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• Developing models using production-grade Python
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• Deploying AI solutions in secure, offline / air-gapped environments
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• Working with GPU hardware for training and inference
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• Optimising performance, scalability and system resilience
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• Influencing technical direction through delivery and expertise
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• Sharing knowledge and supporting continuous learning across the team
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Essential:

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• Strong experience as an Applied AI Scientist / Data Scientist
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• Excellent Python engineering skills (production-level)
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• Experience building and deploying AI solutions without reliance on cloud-managed services
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• Solid understanding of modern AI/ML techniques
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• Experience with GPU-based model training/inference
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• Ability to work independently and own delivery end-to-end
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• Strong problem-solving skills and stakeholder engagement
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Nice to have:

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• Experience in secure or air-gapped environments
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• Experience with edge or constrained systems
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• Background delivering AI in real-world operational environments
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• Ability to influence technical decisions without formal authority
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• Work on complex, real-world AI challenges
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• High-trust, collaborative environment focused on impact
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• Opportunity to shape solutions in cutting-edge, constrained environments
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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.