Latest applied scientist Jobs

2026 Applied Scientist Intern, Amazon University Talent Acquisition

The role involves designing and developing end-to-end systems using machine learning, deep learning, generative AI, and other advanced technologies to solve complex, real-world problems. Interns will create algorithms, deploy solutions into production, and collaborate with Amazon scientists. The position offers hands-on experience in a customer-focused environment with opportunities to publish research and contribute to impactful projects.

Amazon London, United Kingdom

Permanent

Sr. Applied Scientist, Alexa International

This role involves developing advanced multilingual speech generation and speech-to-speech models to enhance Alexa's voice experiences across international markets. The scientist will design novel algorithms, optimize model performance, and improve pronunciation accuracy and voice quality for non-English locales. Work includes close collaboration with engineers and product teams to deploy models at scale and drive scientific strategy across global speech quality initiatives.

Amazon London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

PhD Physicist

This role involves tackling complex, multidisciplinary challenges across healthcare, defence, and energy by applying advanced physics and experimental techniques to real-world engineering problems. You'll work on innovative projects such as novel imaging systems, ultrasonic measurement, and magnetic positioning, combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on development. The position emphasizes rapid learning, technical creativity, and collaboration within a supportive, R&D-focused environment.

Cambridge Consultants United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Global Head of Applied AI & Decision Systems - Commodities & Global Markets - Macquarie Group

Lead the global strategy for applied AI and decision systems within a financial markets and commodities context, driving enterprise-scale AI deployment across trading, risk, and operations. Focus on turning experimental AI into production-grade, governed systems with measurable business impact, working closely with engineering, risk, and business units. Emphasis on agentic AI, LLMs, and safe orchestration in regulated environments.

eFinancialCareers London, United Kingdom

Software Engineer (AWS, Python, C#/C++, CFD/FEA)

Develop core engineering simulation software modules and integrate them into cloud-based automated workflows using AWS, Python, and C#/C++. Work within an Agile team to wrap commercial tools, streamline complex engineering processes, and solve novel technical challenges in a high-performance computing environment. The role emphasizes distributed computing, physical modelling, and collaboration with experts in mechanical engineering and scientific computing.

HAYS Specialist Recruitment Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £45,000 – £75,000 pa

Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering

Lead and scale Anthropic's Forward Deployed Engineering team by hiring top talent, overseeing technical delivery for strategic enterprise customers, and building repeatable playbooks for AI adoption. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with team development, shaping how organizations deploy Claude in production environments while feeding field insights back into product development.

Anthropic London, United Kingdom

Senior AI/ML Engineer

Senior AI / Machine Learning Engineer | London / Hybrid | £90,000–£120,000 + BonusJoin a high-growth, product-led technology company in London that is building next-generation AI-powered tools to transform how professionals interact with complex data and documents.With significant recent investment...

Platform Recruitment London, United Kingdom £90,000 – £120,000 pa

Software Engineer (AWS, Python, C#/C++, CFD/FEA)

In this role, you will develop core modules for an engineering design platform, integrate them into a cloud compute environment, and streamline complex engineering processes through high-quality automation. You will work in a fast-paced, innovative environment with a focus on solving unique challenges and pushing the boundaries of high-performance component design.

HAYS Specialist Recruitment Oxford, United Kingdom £45,000 – £68,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Flexible

Research Engineer, Machine Learning (Reinforcement Learning)

This role involves collaborating with researchers and engineers to advance the capabilities and safety of large language models through reinforcement learning. Responsibilities include developing core RL infrastructure, designing novel training environments, and optimizing performance across the stack.

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

On-site Permanent

C++ Quant Developer / Equities Pod/ London/ £ High Base

This role involves developing and maintaining data engineering and prediction tools for systematic equities trading. You will work closely with the Senior Portfolio Manager and quantitative research team to build robust data pipelines, validate data integrity, and implement large-scale computational systems.

eFinancialCareers London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Lead Machine Learning Engineer

Lead Machine Learning Engineer to define technical direction for complex AI projects, design scalable ML systems, and guide delivery across high-risk, ill-defined environments. Will lead architectural decisions, mentor engineers, develop reusable tools, and act as a technical advisor to clients in regulated sectors. Focus on operationalising models using Python and major cloud platforms with containerised deployment via Docker and Kubernetes.

Faculty AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Principal Machine Learning Engineer

This role involves leading the technical direction of high-impact AI projects, particularly within financial services, by designing scalable machine learning systems and providing expert guidance across teams and clients. The engineer will architect complex data science frameworks, solve cross-cutting technical challenges, and influence company-wide strategy. Emphasis is placed on robust, production-grade AI solutions and advancing technical excellence in regulated environments.

Faculty AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Manager, AI Deployment Engineering - Large Enterprise

Lead and mentor a team of AI Deployment Engineers focused on guiding large enterprise customers through the technical implementation and production deployment of Generative AI solutions. Drive platform integration, translate customer needs into product roadmaps, and act as a trusted technical advisor to executive stakeholders. Emphasis is on safe, scalable AI adoption across complex global organisations.

OpenAI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Staff Research Engineer - Multimodal Generative Modelling

This role involves advancing multimodal generative models that enable natural, real-time interactive conversations combining voice, text, and video. The engineer will lead research in streaming, low-latency systems, design novel architectures using diffusion and neural codecs, and ship end-to-end models into production. Emphasis is placed on emotional expressiveness, conversational realism, and tight integration across audio-visual modalities.

Synthesia London, United Kingdom

Remote Permanent

Senior Machine Learning Engineer, AI Performance

This role involves taking machine learning models from training to production deployment, focusing on optimising for real-world constraints like latency and memory. The engineer will collaborate closely with performance and inference teams to deliver efficient, deployable models for autonomous driving systems, using techniques such as quantisation and distillation. The position emphasizes hands-on iteration in PyTorch and cross-functional delivery in a high-ownership environment.

Wayve London, United Kingdom