Software Research Engineer - AI Retrieval and NLP

European Tech Recruit — United Kingdom · Posted ~2 hours ago

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AI NLP LLMs software architecture Python machine learning LLM GraphRAG AI Agents

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

A research-focused technology organization is hiring an engineer to bridge cutting-edge AI research with reliable software systems. The role focuses on retrieval technologies, intelligent agents, and building prototypes that can become production services.

Highlights

Work at the intersection of AI research and production engineering, developing advanced prototypes and next-generation intelligent systems.

Description

Software Research Engineer – Retrieval / Agentic AI / NLP / LLM We are currently partnered with a research-driven technology organisation developing novel knowledge retrieval and agentic AI technologies. This role sits within a highly collaborative research and engineering environment, bridging AI research with production-grade software architecture and supporting the development of research prototypes and production-ready services. Key responsibilities Collaborate with researchers to design and develop high-quality research prototypes and production-ready services.Bridge abstract AI research and production-grade software architecture.Develop prototypes and production systems for next-generation knowledge retrieval and agentic AI technologies.Work on technologies including hybrid GraphRAG with late interactions, knowledge agents, dynamic context compression, efficient agent memory, and goal and state management for long-horizon reasoning and planning. Key requirements Degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or another mathematical discipline.At least 3 years of project experience in software engineering.Strong Python, Docker, and Git experience.Knowledge of Knowledge Graphs and Graph Databases.Knowledge of LLM and agent-related technologies, including hallucination handling, knowledge distillation, memory, skills, reasoning, and planning.Knowledge of modern multi-modal ingestion frameworks. Keywords Software Research Engineer / Retrieval / Agentic AI / Knowledge Retrieval / Information Retrieval / NLP / LLM / Machine Learning / Research Prototypes / Production Systems / GraphRAG / Hybrid GraphRAG / Late Interactions / Knowledge Agents / Dynamic Context Compression / Agent Memory / Goal Management / State Management / Long Horizon Reasoning / Planning / Data Preparation / Algorithms / Modelling / Software Engineering / Open Source / Deployment / Advanced Retrieval Mechanics / Non-determinism / Test Driven Development / Python / Docker / Git / CI/CD / Knowledge Graphs / Graph Databases / Hallucination Handling / Knowledge Distillation / Agent Memory / Skills / Reasoning / Planning / Multi-modal Ingestion / Optimisation By applying to this role, you understand that we may collect your personal data and process it in line with our privacy policy. https://eu-recruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/European-Tech-Recruit-Privacy-Notice-2025.pdf