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
595
Salary range
£28k – £640k
Hiring companies
73

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 98 priced listings posted in the last 12 months. Base salary only.

By seniority
£k base
Entry
28
45
4 jobs
Junior
38
40
1 job
Mid
30
640
24 jobs
Senior
45
630
44 jobs
Lead
60
160
19 jobs
Director
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200
3 jobs
Live jobs

595 live roles

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C++ Algorithmic Quantitative Developer - eFinancialCareers

As a C++ Quantitative Developer, you will focus on developing and optimizing trading strategies and systems, working closely with trading desks to implement execution algorithms and ensure efficient exchange connectivity. Your role involves mid/low latency C++ development, time series analysis, and market research, with a strong emphasis on algorithmic trading and FIX/MultiCast protocols.

eFinancialCareers London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Python Counterparty Credit Risk Senior Developer, Vice President - Citi

This senior developer role involves developing, testing, and maintaining the Counterparty Credit Risk application, integrating pricing models and workflow enhancements. The role requires expertise in Python, C++, and DevOps, with a focus on performance optimization and collaboration with front office teams.

eFinancialCareers London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Applied AI Architect, Industries

As an Applied AI Architect at Anthropic, you will serve as a trusted technical advisor to large enterprises, helping them understand and integrate Claude, Anthropic's AI system, into their technology stack. You will work closely with sales, product, and engineering teams to guide customers through technical discovery, evaluation, and deployment, ensuring alignment with business objectives and maintaining high standards for safety and reliability.

Anthropic London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Research Engineer, Machine Learning (RL Velocity)

As a Research Engineer on the RL Velocity team, you will focus on building and improving the RL training infrastructure, identifying and removing bottlenecks, and partnering with researchers and engineering teams to enhance the efficiency and reliability of Anthropic's AI systems. This role involves high-leverage work that impacts the entire organization's ability to iterate and improve models quickly.

Anthropic London, United Kingdom £370,000 – £630,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent

Senior Data Scientist

This role involves designing and building Generative AI and LLM-based solutions for synthetic data generation and data augmentation. You will work closely with Product and Engineering to take models from experimentation to production, ensuring data quality and reliability, and communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Harnham - Data and Analytics Recruitment London, United Kingdom £80,000 – £95,000 pa
Remote Permanent

Senior AI Engineer (Gen AI & RAG)

As a Senior AI Engineer, you will design, build, and deploy production-grade generative AI systems, focusing on RAG pipelines, agentic workflows, and rigorous evaluation frameworks. You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and collaborate closely with platform, product, and delivery teams to ensure AI systems are accurate, reliable, and grounded in business value.

The Portfolio Group Ec4V4Dy, EC4V 4DY, United Kingdom £75,000 – £85,000 pa
On-site Permanent

Technical Program Manager, Agents Innovation

As a Technical Program Manager for Agents Innovation at DeepMind, you will manage the lifecycle of agentic innovations, from early research to production-ready models. You will lead complex engineering workstreams, drive the development of evaluation benchmarks, and ensure seamless integration across Google’s product ecosystem.

DeepMind London, United Kingdom
On-site Contract
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Senior AI/ML Engineer (LLM's / RAG Pipeline Development)

This role involves hands-on development and deployment of LLM-based applications into production environments, bridging the gap between AI/ML and production-grade software. You will work in a newly formed R&D team, contributing to modern AI approaches and shaping how data drives product capability in a fast-growing, market-leading company.

HAYS Specialist Recruitment Guildford, United Kingdom £85,000 – £125,000 pa
On-site 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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