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Base pay range
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.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting and Financial Services
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