AI Research Engineer - Python LLMa

Location City of London
Discipline: Technology
Job type: Contract
Salary: £89000 - £98000 per annum
Contact name: Rory Glass

Contact email: rory@principlehr.com
Job ref: 35968
Published: 6 days ago
Startdate: ASAP

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