Latest Research Jobs

Research Engineer, Pretraining Scaling - London

This role involves owning critical parts of Anthropic's production pretraining pipeline for large language models, focusing on performance optimization, debugging across hardware and training dynamics, and ensuring reliable, scalable model training. The position requires deep technical expertise in distributed systems and ML frameworks, with hands-on responsibilities during high-pressure model launches and a strong emphasis on operational reliability and cross-team coordination.

Anthropic London, United Kingdom £260,000 – £630,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Senior Research Engineer - Interactive Avatars

This role involves developing advanced AI models for interactive avatars, focusing on diffusion-based video generation conditioned on audio, motion, and user interaction. The engineer will work on real-time, long-form video synthesis, improving lip-sync and motion realism, and building evaluation systems to ensure high visual quality. The position bridges cutting-edge research and product deployment within a fast-moving AI video platform.

Synthesia London, United Kingdom

Remote Permanent

Principal Research Engineer

Lead the end-to-end technical direction of offline video generation for a leading AI video platform, driving large-scale generative model development from pre-training through post-training. Bridge research and product by solving cross-cutting technical challenges in training stability, data pipelines, and alignment. Coach engineers, shape team processes, and accelerate the deployment of state-of-the-art avatar video models at scale.

Synthesia London, United Kingdom

Remote Permanent

Regional Research Economist, Economic Research

This role involves conducting empirical economic research on AI's impact across labor markets, productivity, and economic transformation, using novel measurement systems and large-scale datasets. The economist will develop region-specific insights through the Anthropic Economic Index, collaborate with external partners, and translate findings into policy recommendations. Work includes methodological innovation in econometrics and machine learning, with a focus on real-world AI adoption patterns and societal outcomes.

Anthropic London, United Kingdom £180,000 – £190,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Quantitative Researcher - London

As a Quantitative Researcher, you will develop and test innovative signals, models, and trading strategies for global financial markets. You'll work closely with a small, high-performing team to design and implement research tools and data pipelines, applying rigorous statistical and computational methods.

eFinancialCareers London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Quantitative Researcher Machine Learning - eFinancialCareers

The Quantitative Researcher will work closely with the algorithmic and technical teams to develop machine learning models that drive trading performance. Key responsibilities include building ML capabilities, developing trading indicators, and collaborating with senior leaders to shape a strategic approach to machine learning.

eFinancialCareers London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Business Development Researcher

A Business Development Researcher is needed to gather and analyze market data, maintain CRM records, and identify new commercial opportunities. The role involves using AI tools and research technologies to support sales and marketing teams with actionable insights. Focus is on data accuracy, market intelligence, and process improvement within a growing business development function.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions Kelleythorpe, East Riding Of Yorkshire, YO25 9DW, United Kingdom £30,000 – £35,000 pa

Graduate AI Research Assistant

This role involves supporting AI research projects by assisting with data collection, algorithm development, and experimental analysis under the guidance of senior researchers. The candidate will contribute to research outputs, including reports and publications, while participating in a structured 3-month training program. It’s a collaborative position focused on building foundational AI research skills in a real-world setting.

Global Tech Recruitment London, United Kingdom £36,000 – £38,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Senior Quantum Algorithm Researcher

As a Senior Quantum Algorithm Researcher, you will lead technical collaborations with supercomputing centers and industry partners to develop hybrid quantum-classical applications. Your role involves driving research in AI for quantum algorithms, contributing to strategic projects, and publishing impactful research while representing NVIDIA at conferences.

NVIDIA United Kingdom

Remote Permanent

Lead AI Researcher

The Lead AI Researcher will lead the development and deployment of cutting-edge deep learning systems for high-stakes defence and national security applications. This founding role involves solving ambiguous, mission-critical problems from concept to production, designing advanced AI models, and establishing engineering standards and tooling for a world-class team. Day-to-day work includes close collaboration with leadership to translate operational needs into technical solutions, training and deploying frontier models, and building robust ML infrastructure in a rigorous, security-conscious environment.

Kangal AI London, United Kingdom £100,000 – £200,000 pa

On-site Permanent

AI Security Researcher

This role involves researching emerging AI security threats and developing innovative tools to protect critical national systems. The researcher will conduct vulnerability analysis, reverse engineering, and prototype development while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to transition research into practical solutions. They will also communicate technical findings to diverse audiences and stay ahead of advancements in AI and cybersecurity.

Forward Role Hampshire, United Kingdom £65,000 – £85,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Recruiter, AI/ML Research EMEA

This role involves strategic talent acquisition for OpenAI’s AI/ML research teams across EMEA, focusing on identifying and engaging leading researchers and technical scientists. The recruiter will work closely with research staff to shape hiring strategies, anticipate future needs, and influence talent decisions in a fast-evolving technical landscape. Based in London with a hybrid work model, the position requires deep expertise in technical recruiting and strong engagement with global AI research communities.

OpenAI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Staff Machine Learning Software Engineer, Research

This role involves leading machine learning research initiatives in a high-performance computing environment, focusing on scalable AI models for multi-physics simulation in engineering and science. The engineer will bridge research and production by transforming prototypes into robust, distributed systems, mentoring junior staff, and shaping technical strategy. Work spans cloud and on-premise infrastructure with a strong emphasis on MLOps, software engineering best practices, and real-world deployment across advanced industries.

PhysicsX London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Machine Learning Infrastructure Engineer, Research

This role involves designing and operating distributed training infrastructure for large physics models using NVIDIA DGX B200 systems, with a focus on optimizing training pipelines, data I/O performance, and model serving. The engineer will work closely with research scientists and ML engineers to enable efficient, scalable AI training and deployment in high-performance computing environments, while also building observability and reproducibility into the research workflow.

PhysicsX United Kingdom

Developer Experience Engineer

This role focuses on enhancing the developer experience for ElevenLabs' AI platforms by building and maintaining open-source SDKs, improving API design, and creating developer tooling. The engineer will act as 'customer zero' for new products, contribute to technical content, and support developer adoption through hands-on engineering and community engagement. The position emphasizes full-stack development, API craftsmanship, and active participation in the open-source and developer conference ecosystem.

ElevenLabs London, United Kingdom

Remote Permanent