Principal Applied AI Scientist

Applied AI Scientist Location: London

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 Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.