Principal Applied AI Scientist

Applied AI Scientist - Must be DV Clearable

Location: London

5 days a week on-site

We're looking for a hands-on Applied AI Scientist to design, build and deploy real-world AI solutions in complex, constrained environments. This is a senior technical role focused on delivery and impact - ideal for someone who enjoys solving challenging problems and influencing through expertise.

What you'll be doing

• Designing, building and deploying AI/ML solutions end-to-end
• Working closely with users to translate real-world problems into technical solutions
• Developing models using production-grade Python
• Deploying AI solutions in secure, offline / air-gapped environments
• Working with GPU hardware for training and inference
• Optimising performance, scalability and system resilience
• Influencing technical direction through delivery and expertise
• Sharing knowledge and supporting continuous learning across the team

What we're looking for

Essential:

• Strong experience as an Applied AI Scientist / Data Scientist
• Excellent Python engineering skills (production-level)
• Experience building and deploying AI solutions without reliance on cloud-managed services
• Solid understanding of modern AI/ML techniques
• Experience with GPU-based model training/inference
• Ability to work independently and own delivery end-to-end
• Strong problem-solving skills and stakeholder engagement

Nice to have:

• Experience in secure or air-gapped environments
• Experience with edge or constrained systems
• Background delivering AI in real-world operational environments
• Ability to influence technical decisions without formal authority

Why join?

• Work on complex, real-world AI challenges
• High-trust, collaborative environment focused on impact
• Opportunity to shape solutions in cutting-edge, constrained environments

If you're a hands-on AI engineer who thrives on solving real problems and delivering impact, apply now.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.