Randstad Digital is proud to partner with an industry-leading international firm that is at the forefront of cutting-edge AI and machine learning applications. Our client is building an exceptional team in Newcastle upon Tyne, dedicated to solving complex challenges and delivering innovative solutions that have a real-world commercial impact. If you're a talented AI Engineer with excellent communication skills and a passion for working on high-impact initiatives in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you. Our Culture Joining this team means becoming part of an exciting new initiative where you will play a key role in shaping the working environment and culture. Our client is looking for individuals who: ✔️ Are highly skilled, curious, and eager to innovate. ✔️ Thrive in a collaborative, hands-on environment and enjoy working closely with business users. ✔️ Have a problem-solving mindset and the ability to translate complex business challenges into AI-driven solutions. ✔️ Are self-motivated, proactive, and willing to take ownership of projects. Key Responsibilities Take ownership of AI-driven products and projects, engaging with various business functions to apply deep machine learning expertise. Design and deploy advanced machine learning models that solve critical business problems. Translate business challenges into AI solutions, going beyond stated requirements to understand the true commercial need. Challenge existing processes and drive innovation through technical excellence. Stay ahead of emerging AI and technology trends to keep our client at the forefront of what’s possible. What Makes a Great Candidate Strong theoretical and practical machine learning knowledge, with hands-on experience deploying LLMs in production. Expertise in prompt engineering, retrieval pipelines, and AI agentic workflows. Understanding of LLM inference stack fundamentals, such as KV caching, speculative decoding, and parallel decoding. Excellent programming and system design skills —proficiency in Python and ideally one of C++, Java, or .Net. Experience working with SQL databases and cloud platforms (Azure or AWS). Entrepreneurial mindset with a drive to take ownership and innovate. Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with both technical teams and business stakeholders. Experience in Financial Services is a plus but not required. A strong academic background (bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, or a related field from a top university) and strong A-levels (or equivalent) results. Why Join? Work on high-impact AI initiatives with real-world business applications. Be part of a team that pushes the boundaries of AI innovation. Collaborate with exceptionally talented colleagues in a dynamic, fast-moving environment. Gain deep industry insights, particularly in financial markets and economic trends. Take full ownership of technical projects, from ideation to implementation.