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Machine Learning Engineer/Researcher – 2026 Graduate Programme

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Job Information

Location: Crawley, United Kingdom
Job Type: Full time
Posted: Today
Job Requisition ID: JR101055


Company

Viridien is an advanced technology, digital and Earth data company that pushes the boundaries of science for a more prosperous and sustainable future. With our ingenuity, drive and deep curiosity we discover new insights, innovations, and solutions that efficiently and responsibly resolve complex natural resource, digital, energy transition and infrastructure challenges.


Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of AI Lab, you will be primarily responsible for developing and enhancing machine learning algorithms across various projects, including document processing, satellite imagery analysis and Large Language Models (LLM). You’ll collaborate closely with experienced engineers and data scientists to address complex challenges, deliver impactful solutions, and adapt to evolving project needs, all while maintaining a strong commitment to continuous learning and team collaboration.


Qualifications

  • Hold a PhD or MSc degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or related field.

Key Skills and Experiences

  • Proficient in machine learning and statistics, with hands‑on experience in computer vision (CV) or natural language processing (NLP); understanding of large language models (LLM) is a plus.
  • Skilled in object‑oriented programming using Python.
  • Familiar with PyTorch or other machine learning frameworks.
  • Excellent problem‑solving skills.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
  • Highly attractive bonus scheme.
  • Initial 22 days annual leave with future increases, complemented by a flexible buying and selling holiday programme.
  • Company pension with generous employer contribution.
  • Wellbeing Unmind app – puts you in control of your mental health.
  • Flexible benefits platform with discount schemes (gym membership, restaurants, cinema tickets, and more).
  • Cycle purchase scheme.
  • Flexible private medical & dental care programmes.
  • Bank holiday swap – allows you to change a holiday for another day of your choice.
  • Buy & Sell Holiday Programme – you can buy extra holiday, sell unused holiday or even save it up.
  • Relaxed dress code policy.

Learning and Development

At Viridien, we foster a culture of continuous learning and provide tailored training programmes through our Learning Hub, designed to enhance technical, commercial, and personal growth.


Our Hiring Process

We are committed to delivering a respectful, inclusive, and transparent recruitment experience. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to provide individual feedback to every applicant. Only candidates whose qualifications closely match the role criteria will be contacted for an interview. We aim to share personalised feedback with those who progress to the first round of interviews and beyond. Our hiring process is accessible to all; if you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview stages, please contact your recruiter directly. We strive for equal employment opportunities for all professionals.


Experience Level

Senior (5+ years of experience)


Tagged as

  • Industry
  • Language Modeling
  • Machine Learning
  • Natural Language Processing (NLP)
  • United Kingdom


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