AI Research Engineer - Python / LLMs
Contract length: 31/12/2025 - potential to extend for 24 months or permanent conversion
Location: London 3 days per week
Salary: £89,000- £98,000
A leading global technology company is seeking an AI Research Engineer to help advance cutting-edge AI agent capabilities. This role involves prototyping, testing, and benchmarking AI systems to deliver best-in-class performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Create and optimize test prompts for AI agents.
Experiment with prompt engineering to steer AI behaviour.
Implement and debug AI agent tool calls in Python/PHP.
Build high-quality benchmarks for AI models.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
Strong Python programming skills.
Experience in Generative AI and LLM research.
Hands-on work with AI agent frameworks (e.g., LangChain, MCP).
Familiarity with software architecture and source control.
Preferred:
SQL or database interaction experience.
Knowledge of open-source AI libraries.
Next steps to apply:
Apply now with word document cv or email your CV direct for immediate review. CV deadline 02/10/2025
