AI / Machine Learning Specialist

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5 months ago
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We are working with , a London-based start-up using agentic AI to automate and disrupt the $210BN supply chain and freight forwarding industry.
We're helping them hire a Founding AI Engineer .

Their investors have backed AI leaders like Synthesia, Genie AI, Superlinked, Plain, Signal AI, Dust.Founded in early 2025 by supply chain and AI experts, they are looking for ambitious, mission-driven builders to join them in creating the next generation of automation technology from the ground up and redefine the global supply chain.

As Nexcade's Founding AI Engineer, you will play a foundational role in shaping the product and company, as you build and refine AI-driven agents for workflow automation and decision-making in supply chain operations. Your work will focus on integrating, orchestrating, and optimising AI systems to interact dynamically with real-world business processes.

This is a full-time position working in the Kennington, London office 4+ days per week.

Develop & optimise AI-driven agents for real-time automation
Work closely with founders, product engineers, and customers to understand pain points and design AI workflows that create real-world value
Integrate AI models into operational workflows
Monitor & improve AI performance with feedback loops and observability tools
Collaborate with Data Engineers to ensure AI has accurate, real-time data
Exceptional Python skills and experience with LLM-powered AI orchestration frameworks (e.g., Experience in AI-driven automation & orchestration in production environments
Proven ability to optimise AI agents for reliability and efficiency
Familiarity with data pipelines & integrations
Interest in AI process automation & workflow design

Seek every opportunity for growth. Compensation and Benefits
~ 30 days annual leave
~ Pension through Penfold
~ Employee health insurance
~ Monthly gym & health allowance
~ Cycle to work scheme
~ Enhanced parental leave
~ The satisfaction of building a world-class AI-powered product with a great team

Introductory chat with one of the founders (45 mins - remote)
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