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

Data Scientist (AI / ML) - Near Edinburgh - 42K, Bonus

Design and implement machine learning models within an R&D-driven environment, translating technical outcomes into actionable insights for stakeholders. Collaborate with product teams and external partners to integrate AI solutions into globally used products. Focus on innovation, experimentation, and continuous improvement in a hybrid work setting.

Lorien Stockbridge, City Of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom £35,000 – £42,000 pa

Hybrid

Embedded Machine Learning Engineer

Design and deploy machine learning models that run on resource-constrained embedded devices processing real-time sensor data. Work across the full lifecycle from raw sensor input to field deployment, optimising for memory, latency, and power. Collaborate with firmware and hardware teams to ensure reliability in uncontrolled environments and contribute to cross-domain model transfer.

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Edinburgh, United Kingdom £60,000 – £70,000 pa

Director in Applied AI (TMT)

Leads the development and execution of AI strategies for Telecoms, Media, and Technology clients, focusing on high-impact applications such as network optimisation, content operations, and AI-driven software engineering. Oversees end-to-end delivery of complex AI programmes, ensuring responsible deployment, governance, and measurable business outcomes. Works closely with C-suite stakeholders and engineering teams to scale generative AI solutions and build market-facing offerings.

Deloitte Aberdeen, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom

Applied Scientist, Demand Tech, Amazon Ads

This role involves designing and improving machine learning models for ad ranking, valuation, and bidding within Amazon Ads, focusing on relevance and performance at scale. The scientist will work on real-time, customer-facing systems that impact millions of shoppers, combining deep learning and information retrieval techniques. The position emphasizes end-to-end ownership, from problem framing to production deployment, in a collaborative, research-driven environment.

Amazon London, United Kingdom

Permanent

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

Expression of Interest: Next-generation Agentic Controls and Forensics (Technical Roles)

This role involves pioneering research into agentic controls and forensics for future AI systems, focusing on scalable technical methods to detect and understand AI misbehaviour. You'll work with pre-release frontier models and have access to significant computational resources, operating at the intersection of AI safety, security, and policy. The position offers high autonomy to explore novel research directions with real-world impact on global AI governance.

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

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