Applied AI Engineer

Fuse Energy
London
6 days ago
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At Fuse Energy, we are transforming the energy sector with innovative solutions that empower consumers. As we continue to scale, we are building a cutting-edge AI team that will play a critical role in developing intelligent, consumer-facing features, as well as internal tools that will drive productivity and innovation across the company.

Role Overview:
We are looking for an Applied AI Engineer to join our growing team at Fuse Energy. This position is ideal for an engineer who possesses the technical expertise of a backend engineer but is specifically interested in applied AI and how it can be used to enhance the energy experience for our customers and our internal operations. As an Applied AI Engineer, you will work on a variety of exciting projects, including consumer-focused features like the Energy Co-pilot and the Speedy Onboarding process (leveraging tools such as VLM/LLM). You will also collaborate across teams to build AI tools that enhance productivity and streamline processes within Fuse Energy.

Requirements

  • Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered features that directly impact consumer experiences, including personalised energy recommendations and seamless onboarding via AI models (e.g., using energy bills for quick setup).
  • Build and optimise internal AI tools that will make the whole company more productive, with a focus on automation and enhancing workflows.
  • Collaborate with backend engineers and data scientists to integrate AI-driven features into our platforms.
  • Continuously improve and optimise AI models (including LLM and VLM) to provide a better user experience.
  • Develop scalable, maintainable AI infrastructure to support a growing set of consumer-facing and internal AI features.
  • Collaborate with the trading and operations teams to ensure the AI models are aligned with real-time market conditions and energy pricing.
  • Improve AI models to optimise trading strategies by anticipating market shifts based on weather and demand forecasts.
  • Stay up to date with the latest advancements in applied AI and machine learning, and apply them to solve real-world problems within the energy space.
  • Monitor the performance of AI tools and models, ensuring they are functioning efficiently and effectively.

Skills & Qualifications:

  • Minimum 4 years of engineering experience
  • Proven experience as a Backend Engineer with a strong interest and practical experience in applied AI or machine learning.
  • Strong programming skills in Python (or similar languages) with familiarity in AI/ML libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.).
  • Experience working with large-scale models (LLM/VLM) and deploying AI-driven solutions into production.
  • Solid understanding of cloud technologies, containerization, and building scalable AI applications.
  • Ability to integrate AI/ML models into real-world applications, focusing on usability and performance.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a practical approach to implementing AI solutions in a fast-paced environment.
  • Familiarity with cloud-based platforms (AWS is a plus) and services related to AI/ML is a plus.
  • Experience or strong interest in energy markets and trading strategies.
  • Understanding of weather forecasting, energy demand patterns, and production modelling.
  • Experience working with large datasets, particularly in relation to demand and supply forecasting.

Bonus:

  • Experience in the energy or utilities industry.
  • Exposure to Natural Language Processing (NLP) or other related fields.
  • Familiarity with data engineering practices and working with large datasets.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and a stock options sign-on bonus
  • Biannual bonus scheme
  • Fully expensed tech to match your needs!
  • Paid annual leave
  • Breakfast and dinner for office based employees

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