Jobs in Edinburgh

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ML Runtime Engineer (Mid-Level and Senior)

Design and develop high-performance ML runtime systems for AI accelerators, integrating with open-source frameworks like PyTorch and vLLM. Work closely with hardware and software teams in a co-design environment to optimize inference performance. Build low-level runtime components in Rust and contribute to the full stack of ML inference infrastructure.

Fractile London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Software Development Engineer, Amazon Ads CreativeX

This role involves building and maintaining advertising products that help brands engage Amazon's global customer base. Engineers will work across the full development lifecycle, using modern technologies like React, TypeScript, and Kotlin to create scalable, customer-focused solutions powered by AI and machine learning. The position emphasizes technical ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous iteration to improve product performance and reliability.

Amazon Edinburgh, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Applied Scientist, Demand Tech, Amazon Ads

In Amazon Advertising, we apply machine learning at massive scale to optimize the prediction, ranking, and bidding behind every ad — deciding, in milliseconds, which ads to show shoppers and how to value them. We're looking for an Applied Scientist...

Amazon London, United Kingdom

Permanent

Member of Technical Staff, Safety for Agents

This role focuses on improving the safety, fairness, and trustworthiness of next-generation large language models that interact with external resources and take autonomous actions. You'll design and implement data generation strategies, post-training algorithms, and evaluation methods, working closely with ML, policy, and product teams. The position emphasizes hands-on experimentation, statistical rigor, and responsible AI practices in a highly autonomous, research-driven environment.

Cohere London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Software Engineer, Chem-Bio

Design and build robust platform systems to support AI research on chemical and biological risks, translating complex research needs into scalable infrastructure. Develop evaluation frameworks, LLM-based agent systems, and shared tooling in Python, collaborating closely with interdisciplinary researchers. Drive engineering excellence through architecture, mentorship, and infrastructure improvements within a government-embedded technical team.

AI Security Institute London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Expression of Interest- Red Team

This role involves conducting advanced research to identify and stress-test vulnerabilities in frontier AI systems, focusing on alignment, misuse, or control risks. The team works closely with leading AI companies, UK government officials, and allied governments to inform deployment decisions, policy, and safety practices. Work includes developing novel evaluation techniques, attack tooling, and control measures to mitigate high-stakes AI risks.

AI Security Institute London, United Kingdom £65,000 – £145,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Applied Scientist, Intelligent Talent Acquisition - Lead Generation & Detection Services

This role involves designing and building machine learning models for large-scale recommendation systems that match job seekers with opportunities and recruiters with talent across Amazon. You'll work on fair and explainable AI systems, using techniques like representation learning and reinforcement learning, while collaborating with engineers and scientists. The position emphasizes scientific rigor, scalability, and improving hiring outcomes through data-driven innovation.

Amazon Edinburgh, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent