Machine Learning Jobs in Edinburgh

A thriving hub for machine learning innovation, with a strong academic and industrial presence.

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Edinburgh is a leading centre for machine learning in the UK, boasting a vibrant ecosystem of universities, research institutions, and tech companies. The city is home to the University of Edinburgh, one of the world's top institutions for AI and machine learning research. This academic prowess is complemented by a growing cluster of startups and established tech firms, creating a fertile ground for innovation and collaboration. Whether you're a researcher, engineer, or data scientist, Edinburgh offers a dynamic environment where you can push the boundaries of machine learning and contribute to cutting-edge projects.

Live jobs

3 live roles

Lead Data Engineer

2 days ago

Tenth Revolution Group Edinburgh £90,000 – £110,000 pa

Hands-on senior role designing and building scalable data platforms, ETL/ELT pipelines and Data-as-a-Service capabilities that power analytics, machine learning and AI products for enterprise clients. Involves setting data quality, governance and security standards, building secure data services and APIs, and collaborating across product, data science and leadership teams, with scope to build and lead a wider data function.

Remote Clearance Required

Applied Scientist, PXT LEGENDS

4 days ago

Amazon Edinburgh

Designs and implements machine learning models for recommendation systems used by job seekers and recruiters at global scale, with a focus on fairness and explainability. Works across the full software development lifecycle, from scoping and coding to A/B test analysis and deployment, alongside engineers, scientists and product managers. Also reviews scientific work and keeps current with the literature to develop novel approaches to hiring problems.

Permanent

Applied Scientist, Intelligent Talent Acquisition - Lead Generation & Detection Services

5 months ago

Amazon Edinburgh

Builds machine learning recommendation systems that match job seekers to roles and recruiters to talent across Amazon Jobs and internal hiring platforms. Works on representation learning, reinforcement learning and probabilistic modelling at global scale, with a focus on fairness and explainability, alongside engineers, scientists and product managers through the full development lifecycle.

Hybrid Permanent
The scene

Hiring in Edinburgh

Edinburgh's strong academic foundation, particularly at the University of Edinburgh, attracts a steady stream of talented machine learning professionals. This, combined with a supportive ecosystem of startups and established tech firms, makes it an ideal location for those looking to advance their careers in machine learning.

The city's tech community is characterised by a collaborative spirit, with frequent meetups, workshops, and conferences. This environment fosters continuous learning and professional growth, making Edinburgh a hub for cutting-edge research and development in machine learning.

FAQs

Common questions

  • Edinburgh is known for roles in research, development, and MLOps. You'll find positions in academia, startups, and larger tech companies.

  • Many companies in Edinburgh offer hybrid or remote options, especially for roles that don't require on-site lab work or equipment.

  • The work environment is collaborative and research-focused, with a strong emphasis on innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration.

  • Salaries can vary, but they are generally competitive. For specific salary ranges, check the salary section on this page.

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