Machine Learning Jobs in London

The UK's financial and tech hub, home to a thriving ecosystem of startups, scaleups, and established tech giants. A hotbed for machine learning talent and innovation.

Open roles
661
Salary range
£28k – £640k
Hiring companies
70

London is the epicentre of the UK's tech and financial sectors, making it a prime location for machine learning professionals. The city hosts a diverse range of companies, from cutting-edge startups to global tech giants, all of which are actively hiring machine learning experts. Whether you're working on natural language processing, computer vision, or reinforcement learning, London offers a dynamic environment with ample opportunities for growth and collaboration. Many roles are hybrid or fully remote, but the city's vibrant tech scene and networking events provide a rich on-site experience.

Salary on the board

£28k – £640k

Based on advertised midpoints across the 108 priced listings posted in the last 12 months. Base salary only.

By seniority
£k base
Entry
28
45
4 jobs
Junior
35
46
1 job
Mid
30
640
27 jobs
Senior
45
630
48 jobs
Lead
60
175
19 jobs
Director
90
200
6 jobs
Live jobs

661 live roles

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Python Backend Engineer (AI Start Up)

This role involves building and operating backend systems that deliver AI-powered features to production, with a focus on low-latency, high-throughput inference and orchestration. The engineer will design service boundaries around models, optimize performance across caching and batching, and ensure systems are observable and reliable. The role is central to enabling seamless integration between ML systems and client applications.

LMA Recruitment London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent

HFT Quant Trader - Selby Jennings

This role involves designing and refining high-frequency trading execution strategies for a proprietary trading firm, focusing on optimising order placement, routing, and scheduling across global equities markets. The trader will conduct research into market microstructure and transaction costs, using Python and quantitative analysis to improve execution performance and alpha capture. Collaboration with researchers, traders, and engineers is central to enhancing live trading outcomes on a low-latency platform.

eFinancialCareers London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent
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Product Owner, Clinical Trial Site Management

This role involves leading the product strategy for clinical trial site management systems at GSK, focusing on AI-driven innovation to streamline processes like feasibility, study start-up, contracting, and monitoring. The Product Owner will work closely with operational and technical teams to deliver scalable, compliant digital solutions that enhance engagement with clinical trial sites and transform traditional workflows through intelligent automation and data-centric design.

GSK Camden (london Borough), United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent

AI & Data - AI / ML Engineer

Design and deploy scalable, cloud-native AI applications and agent-based workflows integrated into enterprise systems. Focus on production-grade implementation of AI platforms and LLM integrations with robust performance and security. Work across AI architecture and API integrations to deliver enterprise AI solutions.

Randstad Technologies Recruitment London, United Kingdom £500 – £550 pd
Hybrid Permanent
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Research Scientist - Material Modelling

This role involves developing and applying machine learning interatomic potentials (MLIPs) to model atomistic systems in materials science, using state-of-the-art frameworks and benchmark datasets. The Research Scientist will design and run experiments on large-scale chemistry and materials datasets, iterate on model architectures, and integrate models into production-ready pipelines. Work is conducted on high-performance computing infrastructure, with opportunities to publish research and mentor team members as the company scales.

PhysicsX London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent
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Senior Specialist Solutions Architect (AI/ML)

This role involves designing and implementing production-grade machine learning and AI workloads on the Databricks platform, with a strong focus on generative AI, including RAG architectures, agentic systems, and AI observability. The architect will guide enterprise customers through technical challenges, build MVPs, and influence product development by representing customer needs. They will also drive thought leadership through technical content, training, and public speaking.

Databricks London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent

Engineering Manager, Connectivity - London

This role involves leading a team of engineers building critical connectivity infrastructure for Anthropic's AI products, including the MCP proxy, OAuth systems, and token management. The focus is on enabling secure, reliable integration of AI agents with external tools at enterprise scale, while collaborating across London and San Francisco. The position emphasizes technical leadership, operational rigor, and shaping open standards like MCP.

Anthropic London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent

Senior Credit Risk Analyst

This role involves independently assessing lending opportunities while actively shaping the credit risk framework by improving underwriting systems, risk models, and decision-making processes. The analyst will work closely with leadership to influence credit strategy and build scalable solutions in a fast-paced fintech environment. It's a hands-on position where credit analysis meets system design and commercial impact.

recruit121 Ec4A1Jq, EC4A 1JQ, United Kingdom £60,000 – £65,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent
The scene

Hiring in London

London's tech ecosystem is robust and diverse, with a high concentration of machine learning roles. Companies ranging from fintech startups to global tech giants are actively recruiting, offering a wide array of opportunities for professionals at all levels.

The city's strong network of tech meetups, conferences, and industry events provides a platform for continuous learning and professional growth. Whether you're looking to advance your career or connect with like-minded professionals, London's vibrant tech community is a valuable resource.

FAQs

Common questions

  • London is home to a wide range of companies, including startups, scaleups, and established tech giants. Many financial institutions and research-heavy organisations also hire machine learning experts.

  • Many roles in London offer hybrid or fully remote options, but the city's vibrant tech scene and networking events make on-site work a valuable experience.

  • In-demand skills include expertise in deep learning, natural language processing, and reinforcement learning, as well as proficiency in Python and TensorFlow.

  • For detailed salary information, check the salary section on this page, which is updated with live job listings and market data.

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