Deployed AI Engineer

Deployed AI Engineer / Elite Engineering Team / LondonA well-funded defence AI startup is looking for an exceptional AI Engineer to join one of the UK's strongest engineering teams, building the software that will power the next generation of autonomous systems.This is a rare opportunity to work alongside world-class engineers, AI researchers, and founders solving genuinely difficult technical problems at the intersection of agentic AI, large language models, robotics, and distributed systems. You'll take ownership from day one, shipping production AI into mission-critical environments where your work has real-world impact.What's in it for you?Join an elite engineering team with an exceptionally high technical barOwn major AI initiatives from architecture through to productionBuild cutting-edge agentic AI systems using the latest LLMs, multimodal models, and AI toolingWork directly with experienced founders and some of the brightest engineers in the industryHigh autonomy, rapid career progression, and the opportunity to shape both the product and technical directionHighly competitive salary, meaningful equity, and an outstanding benefits packageWhat they're looking for:Commercial experience building production AI or machine learning systemsStrong software engineering skills with Python, Rust, C++, or JavaExperience with LLMs, agentic AI, RAG, or modern deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAXStrong understanding of machine learning fundamentals and AI system architectureExcellent problem-solving ability and a passion for building production-ready AI productsMSc or PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Engineering, or another highly quantitative disciplineNice to have:Experience building AI agents using LangGraph, MCP, or similar orchestration frameworksMLOps, model deployment, and production AI infrastructureComputer Vision, multimodal AI, or robotics experiencePublications, open-source contributions, or research in machine learningExperience building AI for highly regulated or mission-critical environmentsIf you're looking for an opportunity where you'll work alongside exceptional engineers, tackle AI problems at the frontier of what's possible, and have genuine ownership over technology from day one, this is one of the most exciting AI engineering opportunities in London!Deployed AI Engineer / Elite Engineering Team / London