Software Engineer (AI)

Job Title: Software Engineer - AILocation: Leeds/HybridSalary: £70,000 - £100,000 per annum + benefitsWhy 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) ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain scalable backend systems and servicesContribute to the development and evolution of a production-grade AI platformBuild and integrate AI-powered features such as LLM-driven services, RAG pipelines, and agent-based workflows into core systemsLeverage tools like GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor, or similar AI-assisted engineering workflows.Apply modern software engineering best practices (clean code, testing, CI/CD, observability) to all solutionsDevelop internal tools and platforms to improve developer productivity and system efficiencyCollaborate closely with product, data, and platform teams to deliver high-quality featuresEvaluate and adopt emerging tools, frameworks, and technologies where they add clear valueSupport the adoption of AI capabilities across the wider engineering ecosystemSoftware Engineer (AI Focus) RequirementsEssential:Strong software engineering experience building and maintaining production systemsSolid understanding of system design, scalability, and performance considerationsExperience developing backend services and APIs in modern tech stacksExposure to, or strong interest in, AI technologies such as Large Language Models (LLMs), including API integrations or prompt-based workflowsExperience leveraging tools like GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor, or similar AI-assisted engineering workflows.Proficiency in at least two modern programming languagesExperience with version control, testing practices, and CI/CD pipelinesStrong collaboration skills and experience working in cross-functional teamsDesirable:Experience integrating AI into production systems (e.g. chat interfaces, automation, intelligent search)Familiarity with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), vector databases, or embeddingsExperience 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 AIThis 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.What's in it for me?Permanent, full-time Software Engineer (AI Focus) roleSalary £70,000 - £100,000Hybrid working model with remote flexibilityPrivate healthcareProfessional development and funded learningOpportunity to work on modern, AI-enabled systems at scaleClear progression within a growing engineering functionThis 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.TPBN1_UKTJ