Latest Research Jobs

Research Scientist, AI RL and LLMs

This role involves conducting cutting-edge research in reinforcement learning and large language models, with a focus on advancing general intelligence in vision-language models. The scientist will co-develop novel architectures, publish high-impact work, and contribute open-source code to ensure reproducibility. Based in Zurich, the position operates at the intersection of theoretical innovation and practical implementation in AI.

NVIDIA Switzerland

Research Scientist, AI RL and LLMs

Conduct cutting-edge research in reinforcement learning and large language models to advance general intelligence in AI systems. Collaborate on developing novel models with extended task horizons and improved memory, contributing to open-source code and high-impact publications. Work within a world-leading AI research team focused on long-term breakthroughs in intelligent machines.

NVIDIA

Staff Research Scientist, Reinforce Learning

This role involves developing and deploying advanced AI systems for autonomous driving, focusing on areas like world modeling, reinforcement learning, and spatial intelligence. You will work in a high-conviction research team, contributing to core innovations and pushing the boundaries of embodied AI.

Wayve London, United Kingdom

Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Multi-Robot Scouting

Develop and implement learning-based multi-robot scouting methods for wheeled-legged robots in simulated and real-world environments, focusing on collaborative exploration, perception, and motion planning. Work within a team to enable efficient mapping and monitoring across planetary, industrial, and commercial scenarios using Unitree A2 robots. Contribute to a project involving locomotion on challenging terrain, environmental interaction, and online state estimation.

University of Oxford Oxford, South East England, United Kingdom £39 – £47 pa

Contract

Teaching Fellow - Robotics

This role involves supporting new programmes in mechanical engineering and robotics at the University of Southampton. Responsibilities include designing and delivering practical robotics laboratory sessions, working with digital twin software, and solving complex technical problems in a teaching environment.

University of Southampton Southampton, South East England, United Kingdom £36 – £44 pa

Permanent

Machine Learning Engineer (Computer Vision)

This role involves designing, training, and deploying computer vision models across the full machine learning lifecycle. You will work closely with engineers, data scientists, and domain experts to build production-ready systems and evaluate model performance on a variety of projects.

Platform Recruitment London, United Kingdom £80,000 – £160,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Machine Learning Engineer (Computer Vision)

This role involves designing, training, and deploying computer vision models, working across the full machine learning lifecycle. You will build production-ready systems, evaluate model performance, and contribute to technical decisions across various projects, collaborating closely with engineers, data scientists, and domain experts.

Platform Recruitment Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £85,000 – £160,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Senior Power Electronics Engineer

NEW SENIOR POWER ELECTRONICS ENGINEER IN HARROGATE.Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Power Electronics Engineer to join our Design Team in Harrogate. This is a senior, consultative role where you will support engineers and project teams through the research,...

Octagon Group Harrogate, HG1 1QS, United Kingdom

Lecturer in Robotics

This role involves teaching and inspiring the next generation of robotics engineers, contributing to a vibrant academic community. You will deliver industry-relevant courses, work with ABB robotic systems, and help shape the future of the engineering sector.

Sheffield Hallam University Sheffield, Northern England, United Kingdom £39 – £44 pa

Permanent

R&D Center Lead - Mechanical Design

This role involves leading and developing mechanical engineering teams, driving product development for electrical and industrial components, and managing the Coleshill Mechanical Laboratory. The position focuses on innovation, cost reduction, and technical leadership in mechanical design.

ABB City Of Nottingham, United Kingdom

Robotics Software Engineer - C++ ROS2

Design and develop software for advanced robotic platforms using C++ and ROS2 in an Agile environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to test, debug, and validate robotic systems, with occasional on-site support and field travel. Work within a tech-for-good startup focused on innovation in robotics.

Redline Group Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £55,000 – £75,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Software Engineer

This role involves leading software development across AI and computer vision projects, from research through to deployment, within multidisciplinary teams. The engineer will contribute to product and service design, act as a technical subject matter expert, and support clients with architecture guidance. Emphasis is placed on innovation, continuous improvement, and working across the full software development lifecycle using modern practices like DevSecOps and MLOps.

Synoptix Broomhill, City Of Bristol, Bristol (county), BS4 4SE, United Kingdom £51,000 – £60,500 pa

Principal AI Engineer

The Principal AI Engineer will lead and shape high-stakes AI projects, working on complex systems involving object detection, neural network resilience, and AI assurance. Responsibilities include technical leadership, stakeholder engagement, and guiding junior engineers in project delivery.

Synoptix Gloucestershire, United Kingdom £65,000 – £85,000 pa

Machine Learning Engineer - Spiking Neural Networks

Develop an engineering-grade spiking neural network engine for machine vision applications in defence and security contexts. Translate advanced research into robust production software using C++ and machine vision techniques. Collaborate with researchers and engineers on SNNs, CNNs, and Transformers, with integration into operational systems.

MFK Recruitment Brentford, London, TW8 9DE, United Kingdom £75,000 – £100,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior MLOps Engineer

The role involves developing and maintaining infrastructure to transition AI and computer vision models from research to robust production deployment. You'll work across distributed training, model optimisation, containerised deployment pipelines, and monitoring systems, with exposure to edge devices like NVIDIA Jetson. The position requires close collaboration with AI and software engineers in a technically challenging environment focused on defence and security applications.

MFK Recruitment Brentford, London, TW8 9DE, United Kingdom £75,000 – £100,000 pa