Senior AI Software Engineer - AI Lab
London | £90,000 base
We're working with a fast-growing consultancy building out a dedicated AI Lab, focused on embedding AI into real-world, enterprise environments.
This is a hands-on senior engineering role with real influence, shaping how AI is designed, built, and deployed across the business.
If you're looking for a role where you can own architecture, build properly, and see things through to production, this is one to look at.
The Role
You'll sit at the core of the AI capability, helping define and deliver scalable, production-grade AI systems.
Key areas of focus:
- Designing AI systems and contributing to architecture and solution direction
- Building end-to-end AI solutions across modern platforms (Azure AI, Copilot-style tooling, etc.)
- Implementing secure, scalable integration patterns into wider tech ecosystems
- Developing frameworks to improve deployment, testing, and reliability
- Driving engineering standards and contributing to code quality and best practice
- Supporting and mentoring more junior engineers
- Working closely with stakeholders to translate ideas into working, production solutions
What They're Looking For
- Strong experience delivering AI / data-driven systems in production
- Solid software engineering fundamentals (APIs, system design, integration patterns)
- Experience with Python and SQL in AI/data contexts
- Exposure to enterprise AI platforms (e.g. Azure AI, Copilot ecosystem) or similar
- Comfortable operating in structured / regulated environments
- Able to communicate technical ideas clearly across engineering + non-technical teams
Why This Role
- You're helping define the AI capability
- Proper mix of architecture + hands-on delivery
- Strong backing and investment in AI as a strategic priority
- Clear opportunity to shape standards, tooling, and direction early
Package / Setup
- Hybrid working
- Strong benefits + training investment
- Clear progression within a growing AI function
RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
