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Research and Development Engineer (AI, ML)
£50,000 - 50,000
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15-17 Strixton Manor Business Centre, Strixton, Durham
£50,000 - 50,000
Requirements
Must:
- 2 years in a technical analyst, research, or solutions-focused role
- Hands-on coding ability in Python and/or C#
- Practical understanding of the AI/ML landscape (LLMs, APIs, strengths & limitations)
- Strong analytical thinking and structured evaluation skills
- Excellent written communication — clear, concise, decision-ready outputs
- Self-directed working style with confident stakeholder engagement
- Familiarity with workflow orchestration / BPMN fundamentals
- Experience building AI-integrated applications (desirable)
- API and cloud platform exposure (desirable)
- Vendor/technology selection experience (desirable)
- Knowledge of process automation or orchestration platforms (desirable)
Responsibilities
- Research and evaluate emerging AI, orchestration, and automation technologies
- Conduct structured vendor and platform evaluations
- Assess technical fit, integration complexity, security posture, cost, and viability
- Stay current with LLMs, AI APIs, frameworks, and cloud services
- Produce concise evidence packs and recommendation summaries
- Build lightweight proofs of concept to validate APIs and technical hypotheses
- Explore AI capabilities practically (model behavior, integration patterns, performance limits)
- Contribute Python and/or C# code under technical direction
- Own R&D documentation, decision logs, and handover packs
- Maintain backlog discipline and enforce stage-gate standards
- Ensure findings are captured clearly and nothing falls through the cracks
Description
We are shaping the future of AI innovation by building a disciplined R&D capability that directly influences our strategic technology decisions. Our AI Research Engineer / Analyst will explore cutting-edge technologies, generate evidence for recommendations, and help define our innovation roadmap. We offer a competitive salary of £45K - £50K, alongside benefits such as 25 days of holiday, a 7% matched pension scheme, a private health plan, and flexible working options. Our roles are primarily remote or hybrid, with flexibility around locations including Durham and Newcastle. Join us to make a real impact in the evolving AI space.
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