Research and Development Engineer (AI, ML)

Salary: £50,000 - 50,000 per year

Requirements

• 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

Technologies

• AI
• API
• BPMN
• C#
• Cloud
• Python
• Security

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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.

last updated 13 week of 2026