Machine Learning Engineer - Spiking Neural Networks

Salary: £75,000 - 100,000 per year

Requirements

• Current hands-on experience developing Spiking Neural Networks.
• Strong C++ programming and software engineering skills.
• Knowledge of machine vision, image analysis or computer vision.
• Ability to understand research outputs and transform them into reliable software.
• Experience developing maintainable code using version control, testing and CI/CD.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Desirable: CUDA and GPU programming.
• Desirable: Python and PyTorch.
• Desirable: CNNs, Transformers or broader deep learning architectures.
• Desirable: Synthetic training imagery and simulation environments.
• Desirable: ISR imagery or defence-related machine vision.
• Desirable: Commercial software development alongside academic or research experience.
• Desirable: MSc, PhD or postdoctoral background involving SNNs, Computer Vision, AI or Machine Learning.
• Must be eligible to obtain UK BPSS and Security Check clearance; existing security clearance is highly advantageous.
• Applicants for SC clearance are normally expected to have lived in the UK for the previous five years.

Responsibilities

• Apply your knowledge of SNNs to the development of a novel machine vision engine.
• Develop high-quality C++ software based on research outputs and product requirements.
• Use machine vision and image-analysis techniques to solve complex engineering challenges.
• Contribute to projects using CNNs and Transformer networks.
• Integrate recent Machine Learning algorithms into production software.
• Support synthetic training-image generation and the curation of real-world ISR imagery.
• Work closely with Researchers to understand and implement technical solutions.
• Contribute to system design, version control, testing and CI/CD pipelines.
• Support colleagues and customers during technical discussions and project delivery.

Technologies

• AI
• CI/CD
• Computer Vision
• CUDA
• Support
• Machine Learning
• Network
• PyTorch
• Python
• Security

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We are seeking a specialist Machine Learning Engineer to help develop an engineering-grade Spiking Neural Network engine for practical machine vision applications. We develop advanced AI and Machine Learning technology for defence, security and other demanding operational environments, combining computer vision, perception and neuroscience-inspired technology to produce accurate and robust AI systems. This is a permanent, full-time role based in West London, working predominantly from the office and customer sites with some remote working available. MFK Recruitment has successfully recruited four engineers to this company over the past five years, and all four are still with the business.

last updated 31 week of 2026