Latest Ai Engineer - Contract Jobs

Principal AI Developer Technology Engineer

This role involves researching and developing GPU-accelerated techniques for AI and HPC workloads, focusing on deep learning, machine learning, and parallel algorithm optimization. You'll collaborate with experts in industry and academia to analyze and optimize complex algorithms for modern CPU and GPU architectures, while contributing to future hardware and software design. The position emphasizes performance optimization, technical publication, and engagement with the developer community.

NVIDIA

Senior Software Engineer, RL Post-Training Frameworks

Design and scale reinforcement learning post-training infrastructure that integrates training, inference, and rollout across heterogeneous hardware. Optimize distributed systems for performance, fault tolerance, and scalability, contributing to open-source frameworks and collaborating with research and hardware teams to advance AI capabilities.

NVIDIA Germany

Remote Permanent

Senior Software Engineer, Cloud, Simulation

This role involves developing and enhancing Wayve’s high-fidelity simulation platform for autonomous driving systems, focusing on realism, scalability, and integration of machine-learned components. The engineer will work on core technical challenges including robot emulation, visual fidelity, and large-scale cloud-based simulation. Collaboration with robotics, research, and data teams is key to delivering accurate, high-signal simulations that support the development of embodied AI for automated driving.

Wayve London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Staff ML Engineer, Gaia

Lead the development and scaling of Gaia, a video-based world model for autonomous driving, focusing on training frontier-scale foundation models from experimental design to production. Collaborate across research, engineering, and infrastructure teams to enhance synthetic scenario generation and improve driving model evaluation. Provide technical leadership and mentorship while shaping the next generation of embodied AI systems.

Wayve London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Autonomy Engineer (SLAM & Navigation)

This role involves developing and scaling robust SLAM and navigation systems for humanoid robots, integrating classical geometry with modern machine learning techniques. The engineer will design state estimation and long-term mapping solutions, build auto-labeling pipelines for spatial data, and deploy low-latency spatial AI on physical robot hardware. The position emphasizes translating cutting-edge research into reliable production systems for real-world industrial environments.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Platform Engineer - Build and CI

This role involves owning and optimizing the build system and CI infrastructure critical to Humanoid’s engineering workflow. The engineer will design scalable, hermetic build pipelines across a complex monorepo spanning robotics software, firmware, simulation, and cloud services. Responsibilities include maintaining GitHub Actions CI pipelines, implementing incremental builds and caching, ensuring main branch stability, and improving developer experience through robust tooling and dependency management.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Software Applications Engineer

IntroductionSaab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence...

Saab Fareham, United Kingdom

Lead Test Engineer

This role involves leading test engineering efforts for advanced electro-mechanical systems used in underwater robotics. The engineer will define test strategies, develop automated test solutions using LabView and scripting languages, and manage both internal and external testing facilities. The position requires deep expertise in verification and validation across complex, multi-disciplinary systems in a high-tech defence environment.

Saab Fareham, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Algorithms Engineer

Develops advanced computer vision and machine learning algorithms for defence applications such as C-UAS, surveillance, and autonomous systems. Focuses on solving real-world perception challenges using state-of-the-art models and improving detection, classification, and tracking in complex environments. Involves end-to-end algorithm development, from research to deployment in real-time systems.

Chess Dynamics Wokingham, Berkshire, United Kingdom £50,000 – £60,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Staff Software Engineer (Core Systems)

Lead technical delivery and mentorship within a high-performance engineering squad, focusing on building a real-time, AI-native platform for lab automation. Architect scalable systems, drive quality execution, and enable autonomous team velocity while directly impacting scientific discovery through software and hardware integration.

Automata London, N1, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Staff Software Engineer (User Experiences)

Lead the development of next-generation human-to-machine interfaces for lab automation, focusing on building dynamic, complex user experiences within a high-ownership engineering culture. Architect scalable front-end systems while mentoring senior engineers and driving AI-native, automation-first workflows. Collaborate across Product, Design, and Data to deliver high-impact software integrated with robotic platforms.

Automata London, N1, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Junior Software Engineer - Imaging Systems

This role involves developing and optimizing software for advanced imaging systems, focusing on high-speed data processing and hardware-software integration. You'll work on backend applications, drivers, and system-level tools in C++ within a multidisciplinary R&D team. The position emphasizes robust, performance-critical software for scientific and industrial applications.

Marcus Webb Associates Limited Hollington, East Sussex, East Sussex, TN37 7BA, United Kingdom £35,000 – £40,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Technical Automation Engineer

This role involves identifying inefficiencies in managed IT services and implementing automation solutions to improve operational consistency and reduce manual effort. The engineer will design and deploy automations using scripting, RMM tools, and APIs, while also improving monitoring, patching, and customer onboarding processes. They will create reporting dashboards and work across teams to embed scalable, automated workflows.

Gleeson Recruitment Group United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Engineering Team Manager

Lead a team of engineers and technicians in a 24/7 automated warehouse environment, ensuring operational excellence in robotics, automation systems, and maintenance workflows. Focus on team development, safety, and performance within a high-tech grocery fulfillment center. Requires strong technical and leadership skills in both mechanical and electrical engineering disciplines.

Ocado London, DA8 1SP, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Full Stack Python Developer

Design and build full-stack applications that integrate advanced computer vision and AI capabilities into real-world operational environments. Develop intuitive interfaces for image and video analysis, AI model comparison, and performance visualisation, while integrating with customer systems and workflows. Collaborate closely with engineers and end users to shape product development from concept to deployment.

MFK Recruitment Brentford, London, TW8 9DE, United Kingdom £60,000 – £80,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required