Applied AI Engineer

Tech Talent Network — United Kingdom · Posted ~1 day ago

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Skills

Software engineering Python Production AI application development RAG pipelines LLM workflows AI agents Backend engineering Infrastructure engineering System architecture End-to-end project ownership RAG LLMs AI Agents

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Summary

An ambitious AI startup is seeking an experienced Applied AI Engineer to build production-grade AI systems. You will develop RAG pipelines, LLM workflows and autonomous agents while owning projects across backend systems, infrastructure and AI. The role offers significant technical influence and close collaboration with experienced leadership. Candidates should have at least five years of strong software engineering experience, preferably with Python, plus demonstrated experience deploying AI applications in production and the ability to thrive in a fast-moving, high-ownership environment.

Highlights

Top-of-market compensation, meaningful equity, direct collaboration with experienced founders, broad technical ownership, and the opportunity to shape architecture and engineering culture at a high-growth AI company.

Description

🚀 Applied AI Engineer | London | Building the future of AI We’re working with one of London’s most exciting AI startups, founded by 3rd-time founders who previously built, scaled and sold companies at incredible speed! After raising one of the biggest Series A rounds in fintech startup history, they’re already valued at $600M+ just 2.5 years in, and they’re now looking for exceptional engineers to help build what comes next This is a rare opportunity to join an elite team operating at the cutting edge of applied AI, working directly with founders on products already used by global enterprise customers 🔥 Why this role is exciting Build production AI systems including RAG pipelines, LLM workflows and AI agentsOwn projects end-to-end across backend, infrastructure and AIShape architecture, engineering culture and technical direction from the ground upWork on genuinely hard problems with huge real-world impact 🧠 What they’re looking for 5+ years of strong software engineering experience (Preferably Python)Exceptional academic background (BSc, MSc or PhD from a top university)Experience building and deploying AI applications in productionHigh-agency engineers who thrive on ownership, ambiguity and paceGenuine passion for building products that can scale globally 🎁 What’s on offer 💰 Top-of-market salary📈 Meaningful equity🚀 The chance to join one of London’s fastest-moving AI companies at a pivotal stage👥 Work alongside two 3rd time founders who have done it all before and are happy to share the secret to success! This is the type of opportunity where you’re not just joining a team - you’re helping define it. Interested?